A total of 26 new sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list this year, 21 of which are of cultural importance to humanity, 4 of which are of natural value, and one of which is of both cultural and natural value. These are all the new additions, which span across several continents:

Germany's Bavarian royal castles, including Neuschwanstein, have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, highlighting their architectural and cultural significance.

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany’s Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney’s fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, the UN cultural agency announced on Saturday. Three other royal residences,