Estonia | World Heritage Explorer

Estonia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1995. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Estonia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: October 27, 1995

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2009-2013

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Estonia (2)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn · Cultural
Struve Geodetic Arc · Cultural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

Baltic Klint · submitted: January 6, 2004
Wooded meadows (Laelatu, Kalli-Nedrema, Mäepea, Allika, Tagamoisa, Loode, Koiva, Halliste) · submitted: January 6, 2004
Kuressaare Fortress · submitted: April 18, 2002

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Estonia

Official Name: Republic of Estonia

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Northern Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Tallinn

Population (2024): 1,371,986

Land Area: 42,750 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Estonia

About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.

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