10 places in Denmark are so unique that they have been designated as world heritage

The Moler Cliffs are the latest addition to UNESCO's World Heritage List of sites in Denmark. (Photo: © Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau/Scanpix) 46 minutes ago

The Moler Cliffs on Mors and Fur have just been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, which already includes 9 other sites in Denmark.

The designation is a stamp of approval for a site's significance – not just for the local population, but for all of humanity.

It is UNESCO's World Heritage Committee that makes the decision based on requirements and criteria regarding research, protection, management, and dissemination. The sites can be both natural and cultural areas.

Over a thousand sites worldwide have been designated. Here are the Danish ones:

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