India to China: Top 7 Nations with most UNESCO sites

Italy leads with 59 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, starting in 1979 with the Rock Drawings in Valcamonica and adding 25 sites in the 1990s.

China ranks second with 57 UNESCO sites, having joined in 1985. Highlights include the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Army.
 

Germany holds the third spot with 52 sites, featuring cultural landmarks like Cologne Cathedral and Berlin’s Museum Island, plus natural sites like the Wadden Sea.
 

France matches Germany with 52 UNESCO sites, celebrated for its cultural and natural landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and Mont-Saint-Michel.
 

Spain, with 50 World Heritage Sites, showcases diverse cultural heritage through landmarks like the Alhambra and the Sagrada Familia, influenced by various civilizations.
 

India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering a mix of cultural and natural wonders, including the Taj Mahal and Western Ghats, reflecting its rich heritage.
 

Mexico boasts 35 World Heritage Sites, with a blend of cultural and natural sites, including ancient Teotihuacan and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.