The discovery of the wonders of the world through 1001 photographs: this is the ambition of this book, which is dedicated to those places that constitute a global cultural heritage according to the UNESCO list.

With particular value for all of humanity, these treasures are a precious asset. They include the wonders of nature, the natural and biological wealth that we must protect. They include the cultural goods created by human ingenuity across all continents: traces of ancient civilizations, beacon cities, and monumental masterpieces, crossroads where cultures and civilizations united, and distinct cultural landscapes.

This work presents the variety of this heritage, invaluable from both historical and artistic as well as scientific perspectives, a heritage that we must safeguard for future generations.