Republic of Moldova | World Heritage Explorer

The Republic of Moldova has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2002. It is home to one World Heritage Site. 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.

Republic of Moldova as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: September 23, 2002

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 Republic of Moldova (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Struve Geodetic Arc · Cultural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (3)

The Underground Wineries of Moldova (Cricova and Mileștii Mici) · submitted: January 3, 2025
Orheiul Vechi Archaeological Landscape · submitted: February 22, 2017
The Typical Chernozem Soils of the Balti Steppe · submitted: September 19, 2011

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Republic of Moldova

Official Name: Republic of Moldova

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Eastern Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Chișinău

Population (2024): 2,389,275

Land Area: 32,970 km²

Currency: Moldovan leu (MDL)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Republic of Moldova

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