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A natural monument is a natural or cultural feature of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities, or cultural significance. [1] They can be natural geological and geographical features such as waterfalls, cliffs, craters, fossil, sand dunes, rock forms, valleys and coral reefs.
World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection under an international treaty administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity". [1]
A new study looked at unique natural wonders in some of the most extraordinary places on the planet to rank 10 that are “actually worth a visit.”
This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world by year of inscription, selected during the annual sessions of the World Heritage Committee. [1] [2] The first World Heritage Site in the list is the Galápagos Islands. [3]
The most visited monument in Asia, as well as in the world. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. ... the U.S. National Park Service list of National Monuments, ...
These five natural monuments are the perfect place to enjoy the warm weather with the family. ... Mammoth Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 10 miles inside the cave are open to the public.
Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest natural bridges. It stands 290 feet (88 m) tall and spans 275 feet (84 m) wide; the top of the bridge is 42 feet (13 m) thick and 33 feet (10 m) wide. It was made from sandstone formed during the Triassic and the Jurassic periods. [162] Río Grande del Norte. New Mexico
Natural monuments by country (20 C) G. Geological monuments (2 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Natural monuments" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.