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Serbia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2001. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. 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.

Serbia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: September 11, 2001

Status: Succession

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2011-2015

Total of Mandate Years: 4

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: II (Eastern Europe)

World Heritage Sites in Serbia (5)

Cultural: 5 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius · Cultural
Medieval Monuments in Kosovo · Cultural
Stari Ras and Sopoćani · Cultural
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards · Cultural (Transboundary)
Studenica Monastery · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (12)

Extension to the existing World Heritage Property “Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe” · submitted: November 25, 2025
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes · submitted: January 31, 2020
Cultural landscape of Bač and its surroundings · submitted: February 1, 2019
Fortified Manasija Monastery · submitted: April 15, 2010
Negotinske Pivnice · submitted: April 15, 2010
Smederevo Fortress · submitted: April 15, 2010
Caričin Grad – Iustiniana Prima, archaeological site · submitted: April 15, 2010
Djerdap National Park · submitted: March 18, 2002
The Deliblato Sands Special Natural Reserve · submitted: March 18, 2002
Mt. Sara National Park · submitted: March 18, 2002
The Tara National Park with the Drina River Canyon · submitted: March 18, 2002
The Djavolja Varos (Devil's Town) Natural Landmark · submitted: March 18, 2002

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Serbia

Official Name: Republic of Serbia

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southeast Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Belgrade

Population (2024): 6,587,202

Land Area: 84,090 km²

Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Serbia

About States Parties

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How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

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