Albania | World Heritage Explorer

Albania has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1989. With 4 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Albania as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: July 10, 1989

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Albania (4)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 1

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
Butrint · Cultural
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra · Cultural
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region · Mixed (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Albania.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)

The Castle of Bashtova · submitted: May 22, 2017
The Ancient City of Apollonia · submitted: April 3, 2014
Les tombes de la Basse Selca · submitted: October 11, 1996
L'amphithéâtre de Durres · submitted: October 11, 1996

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Albania

Official Name: Republic of Albania

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southeast Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Tirana

Population (2024): 2,714,617

Land Area: 27,400 km²

Currency: Albanian lek (ALL)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Albania

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