There are various obvious clues that summer has arrived in full: the end of the school year; the inevitable travel chaos at our main airports; traffic jams on the way to Cornwall.

The Trump administration intends to withdraw the U.S. from the organization, just two years after it rejoined after a five-year absence.

Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.

All of the new places added to the list this year have “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one out of 10 additional selection criteria, such as being a “masterpiece of human creative genius” or being an area of “exceptional natural beauty.” Here’s a closer look at four of the newest World Heritage Sites.

The answer is now 1,248 landmarks, spanning across more than 170 countries after recent additions to the list. To continue reading, log in or subscribe.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s criteria.

Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage status

UNESCO has announced 26 breathtaking new World Heritage sites, and one of them stands out with its gorgeous surroundings fairytale-like wonder. The organisation adds to the list areas of the globe it thinks hold "outstanding value to humanity" by combining the preservation of human history, nature, and culture.

UNESCO recently unveiled its latest additions to the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,248 extraordinary ... these newly designated sites are some of our planet's most remarkable treasures, making you wonder: What took so long?