10 stunning World Heritage sites that are in danger

To mark 2019 World Heritage Day, we compiled ten of the most beautiful endangered World Heritage sites.

There are currently 54 sites which Unesco has deemed in danger, which means their existence is threatened by something from natural disaster to overtourism. You can read about the full selection here.

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