Case Study: UNESCO achieves richer World Heritage exploration with Mapbox

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UNESCO, in partnership with National Geographic and the European Union, wanted to make Europe’s World Heritage sites easier and more engaging to explore through a modern digital experience. The challenge was to present rich historical context and local information in a way that felt interactive and accessible, rather than like an “ancient” web experience.

Using Mapbox, UNESCO created **World Heritage Journeys Europe**, an interactive web experience with custom maps, satellite layers, points of interest, and local recommendations. The result was four themed journeys that help travelers explore heritage sites with new perspective while supporting conservation and local communities, though no specific quantitative metrics were provided.

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