This article provides an overview of the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Cities in 2019. It will discuss the criteria for a city to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City, as well as the current number of cities that have achieved this status. It will also provide a brief history of UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It has 194 member states and 12 associate members, as well as partners in the non-governmental, intergovernmental and private sector. Headquartered in Paris, France, UNESCO has 53 regional field offices and 199 national commissions.