Montenegro | World Heritage Explorer

Montenegro joined the World Heritage Convention in 2006. With four inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Montenegro ranks 28th worldwide and 18th in Europe by number of World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.

Montenegro as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 3, 2006

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 Montenegro (4)

Cultural: 3 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0

Durmitor National Park · Natural
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor · Cultural
Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards · Cultural (Transboundary)
Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar · Cultural (Transboundary)

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

1979

Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor

1980

Durmitor National Park

2016

Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards

2017

Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar

Tentative World Heritage Sites (6)

Extension to the existing World Heritage Property “Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe” · submitted: December 4, 2025
Ulcinj Old town · submitted: February 28, 2018
’Biogradska gora’ National Park · submitted: November 9, 2010
Cetinje Historic Core · submitted: July 6, 2010
Old Town of Bar · submitted: July 6, 2010
Doclea · submitted: July 6, 2010

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Montenegro

Official Name: Montenegro

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southeast Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: Podgorica

Population (2024): 623,831

Land Area: 13,450 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Montenegro

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