Slovenia | World Heritage Explorer

Slovenia has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1992. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. 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.

Slovenia as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: November 5, 1992

Status: Succession

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 Slovenia (5)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe · Natural (Transboundary)
Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija · Cultural (Transboundary)
Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps · Cultural (Transboundary)
The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design · Cultural
Škocjan Caves · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)

The Walk of Peace from the Alps to the Adriatic – Heritage of the First World War · submitted: January 29, 2016
Classical Karst (in Slovene language: Klasicni kras) · submitted: November 25, 2015
Franja Partisan Hospital · submitted: June 16, 2000
Fuzina Hills in Bohinj · submitted: December 9, 1994

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Slovenia

Official Name: Republic of Slovenia

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Central Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Ljubljana

Population (2024): 2,126,324

Land Area: 20,140 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Slovenia

About States Parties

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How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

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