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San Marino became a State Party to the World Heritage Convention in 1991. It is home to one World Heritage Site. San Marino ranks 31st worldwide and 21st in Europe by number of World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.

San Marino as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: October 18, 1991

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 San Marino (1)

Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0

Map of World Heritage Sites

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

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

2008
San Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titano

Tentative World Heritage Sites

No tentative sites yet.

Country Profile San Marino

Official Name: Republic of San Marino

Continent: Europe

Subregion: Southern Europe

UNESCO Region: Europe and North America

Capital: City of San Marino

Population (2024): 33,977

Land Area: 60 km²

Currency: Euro (EUR)

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About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.

World Heritage Insights

How Politics and Institutions Shape the UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage List is usually seen as a catalogue of the world’s most important cultural and natural places. Yet behind every inscription there is a structured decision process: countries must first join the Convention, run for a seat on the World Heritage Committee, prepare nominations through a fixed procedure, and finally obtain enough votes for inscription.

World Heritage Info

Background

Learn about UNESCO, the World Heritage Convention, Tentative Lists, and how World Heritage Sites are selected and preserved. Explore the history, structures, and processes that protect humanity’s cultural and natural treasures.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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