National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers


World Heritage Identification Number: 180

World Heritage since: 1982

Category: Cultural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: 🇭🇹 Haiti

Continent: Americas

UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

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National History Park - Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers: Symbols of Liberty in Haiti

The National History Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, is a significant historical complex located in Milot, Haiti. Comprising three key monuments—the Citadel, Sans Souci Palace, and Ramiers—this park serves as a testament to the spirit of freedom and resilience that defined Haiti's early years following its independence.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular, the Citadel serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom.

Encyclopedia Record: National History Park

National History Park is a national park in Haiti established on 1968. It is located in Milot. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

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Additional Site Details

Area: 25,285.59 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions

Coordinates: 19.573025 , -72.234268

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Country Information: Haiti

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Official Name: Republic of Haiti

Capital: Port-au-Prince

Continent: Americas

Population (2024): 11,772,557

Population (2023): 11,637,398

Population (2022): 11,503,606

Land Area: 27,560 sq km

Currency: Haitian gourde (HTG)

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Last updated: January 18, 2026

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