Beaches of the D-Day Landings
- States
- France
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2026
- Location
- Normandy
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 49.430556, -1.185556
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1581
- WH Site
- 1581
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The Beaches of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, 1944, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, commemorate the Allied invasion of 6 June 1944 that marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. These historic beaches, including Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword, bear witness to the largest seaborne invasion in history, featuring preserved landing sites, museums, memorials, and remnants that honor the sacrifice and strategic triumph of the multinational forces.