Bosnia and Herzegovina

Since 1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina has participated in the World Heritage Convention. With five inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 27th worldwide and 17th in Europe by number of World Heritage Sites. 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: July 12, 1993

Status: Succession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2017-2021

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina (5)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad · Cultural
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar · Cultural
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards · Cultural (Transboundary)
Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

2005

Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar

2007

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe

2007

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad

2016

Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards

2024

Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno

Tentative World Heritage Sites (9)

Complex of travertine waterfalls in Martin Brod - Una National Park · submitted: April 10, 2019
Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo · submitted: April 3, 2018
Strict Nature Reserve - Primeval forest “Perućica” · submitted: May 23, 2017
The natural and architectural ensemble of Blagaj · submitted: December 11, 2007
The natural and architectural ensemble of Blidinje · submitted: December 11, 2007
The natural and architectural ensemble of Stolac · submitted: December 11, 2007
The historic urban site of Počitelj · submitted: January 2, 2007
The natural and architectural ensemble of Jajce · submitted: March 10, 2006
Sarajevo - unique symbol of universal multiculture - continual open city (N.I.) · submitted: September 1, 1997

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Bosnia and Herzegovina

Official Name: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southeast Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Sarajevo

Population (2024): 3,164,253

Land Area: 51,200 km²

Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Bosnia and Herzegovina

About States Parties

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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