Holy See
Holy See has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1982. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. 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.
Holy See as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: October 7, 1982
Status: Accession
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: NA
World Heritage Sites in Holy See (2)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura · Cultural (Transboundary)
- Vatican City · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites
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Country Profile Holy See
Official Name: Vatican City State
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Southern Europe
UNESCO Region: Europe and North America
Capital: Vatican City
Population (2024): NA
Land Area: 0 km²
Currency: Euro (EUR)