Luxembourg

Luxembourg has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1983. It is home to one World Heritage Site. Luxembourg ranks 31st worldwide and 21st in Europe by number of World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

Luxembourg as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: September 28, 1983

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 Luxembourg (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications · Cultural

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

1994

City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications

Tentative World Heritage Sites

No tentative sites yet.

Country Profile Luxembourg

Official Name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Western Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Luxembourg

Population (2024): 677,717

Land Area: 2,570 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Luxembourg

About States Parties

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How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

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Background

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Last updated: September 20, 2026

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