by P Thiruselvam, New Indian Express
The Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces poor maintenance, inadequate lighting, and limited basic amenities like potable water and functional toilets. Overgrown foliage and delayed preservation efforts worsen conditions. Authorities claim improvements are underway, but residents and visitors remain dissatisfied with the temple’s upkeep.
Read more: Facilities at Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple ‘ill-suited’, says visitors
by Rebecca Robinson, Daily Express.
Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is admired globally but has drawn criticism for high ticket (£30 on the day, £22.70 off-peak online) and parking fees (£3). Some visitors feel the cost isn’t justified, as the monument can be seen from the road for free. Others praise the site for its historical significance, friendly staff, and overall experience. English Heritage defends the pricing, citing the high costs of maintaining over 400 historic sites.
Read more: Tourists slam Stonehenge – ‘outrageously expensive’ and just ‘bits of stone’
by Nazuna Nagai, Mainichi Japan.
Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Okinawa, is undergoing reconstruction after a devastating 2019 fire. Visitor numbers are steadily recovering, supported by public access to restoration work. Efforts include roof tiling with traditional Ryukyu tiles and plans to open an underground wartime bunker to tourists by 2025.
Read more: Shuri Castle emerges from ashes as reconstruction makes headway
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