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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belarus
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Belarus has 4 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1979 and 2005. This map of UNESCO sites in Belarus covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Białowieża Forest was the country's first inscription, added in 1979; Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh is the most recent, listed in 2005.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Struve Geodetic Arc. Start with Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh, Białowieża Forest and Mir Castle Complex, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 4
- Cultural
- 3
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1979
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Belarus shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- MSQMinsk2 sites
- BQTBrest1 site
- TLLTallinn1 site
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All 4 sites in Belarus
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belarus
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at NesvizhThe Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh is located in central Belarus. | 2005 | Cultural | The Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh is located in central Belarus. |
| Białowieża ForestThe Białowieża Forest World Heritage site, on the border between Poland and Belarus, is an immense range of primary… | 1979 | Natural | The Białowieża Forest World Heritage site, on the border between Poland and Belarus, is an immense range of primary forest including both co. |
| Mir Castle ComplexThe construction of this castle began at the end of the 15th century, in Gothic style. | 2000 | Cultural | The construction of this castle began at the end of the 15th century, in Gothic style. |
| Struve Geodetic ArcThe Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10… | 2005 | Cultural | The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Belarus
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Belarus?
- Belarus has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Belarus?
- Białowieża Forest was inscribed in 1979. The Białowieża Forest World Heritage site, on the border between Poland and Belarus, is an immense range of primary forest including both co.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Belarus?
- Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh, inscribed in 2005. The Architectural, Residential and Cultural Complex of the Radziwill Family at Nesvizh is located in central Belarus. The Radziwill dynasty, who built and kept.
- Which sites in Belarus are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 4 listings is natural: Białowieża Forest.
- Which UNESCO sites in Belarus are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Belarus.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Belarus?
- The 4 UNESCO-listed sites above are Belarus's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Białowieża Forest (1979). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.