The landscape of the United States offers a plethora of natural and cultural treasures, but only a handful have the distinction of being named a World Heritage Site. This slideshow offers snapshots of the eight buildings and historical sites in the U.S. that UNESCO deems of “outstanding universal value.” All of the sites are awe-inspiring, but only one is close to home.
Feb 17, 2010The List
Eight World Heritage Sites in the U.S.
A list of places that define American history
TOPICS: Grounds & Buildings, History
HIGHLIGHTS
Unearthing Slavery at the University of Virginia
Recent discoveries on Grounds raise questions about the history of slavery.
Against the Odds
Sean Doolittle's long, strange baseball journey
Changes to the Honor System 2013
Make It Stick
Physics professor Lou Bloomfield sets out to fix a wobbly table and discovers a substance that might do much more.
Rethinking the Way We Learn
Professor Daniel Willingham knows why students don't like school— it's all in how the brain works.
War Stories
Generations of alumni reflect on military life over the past century, sharing stories of world wars and major American operations in Asia and the Middle East.
Top 5 Lists
Want to know the top 5 hidden gems around Grounds? The all-time leading sports scorers? Top foods at the dining hall?
The School of Athens
One of Raphael's most famous frescoes has enjoyed its own renaissance at the University.
The Quality of Souls
Alumna Audrey Davidow Lapidus writes about how a rare genetic syndrome has shaped her son's life as well as her own.
Blue Books
The agony and ecstasy of final exams (including excerpts from real blue book exams).
What We Talk About When We Talk About Money
Logan Sachon (Col '05) writes openly and honestly about finances, a subject once considered taboo, on the website The Billfold.
Comments
You neglected to mention that Iowa City, Iowa is another cultural landmark in the U.S., listed by UNESCO as a “World Literature City”.
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