San Marino | World Heritage Explorer

San Marino has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1991. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

San Marino as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: October 18, 1991

Status: Ratification

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None

Total of Mandate Years: 0

Total of Mandates: 0

WHC Electoral Group: I (Western Europe/North America)

World Heritage Sites in San Marino (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites

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Country Profile San Marino

Official Name: Republic of San Marino

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southern Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: City of San Marino

Population (2024): 33,977

Land Area: 60 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party San Marino

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