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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 2009 and 2024. This map of UNESCO sites in Burkina Faso 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.
Ruins of Loropéni was the country's first inscription, added in 2009; Royal Court of Tiébélé is the most recent, listed in 2024; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso, Royal Court of Tiébélé and Ruins of Loropéni, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 2009
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- OUAOuagadougou2 sites
- BOYBobo Dioulasso1 site
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Burkina Faso
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina FasoThis property is composed of five elements located in different provinces of the country. | 2019 | Cultural | This property is composed of five elements located in different provinces of the country. |
| Royal Court of TiébéléThe property is an earthen architectural complex established since the 16th century that bears testimony to the social… | 2024 | Cultural | The property is an earthen architectural complex established since the 16th century that bears testimony to the social organization and cultural… |
| Ruins of LoropéniThe 11,130m2 property, the first to be inscribed in the country, with its imposing stone walls is the best pre. | 2009 | Cultural | The 11,130m2 property, the first to be inscribed in the country, with its imposing stone walls is the best pre. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Burkina Faso
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Burkina Faso?
- Ruins of Loropéni was inscribed in 2009. The 11,130m2 property, the first to be inscribed in the country, with its imposing stone walls is the best pre.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Burkina Faso?
- Royal Court of Tiébélé, inscribed in 2024. The property is an earthen architectural complex established since the 16th century that bears testimony to the social organization and cultural values of the K.
- Which UNESCO sites in Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Burkina Faso?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Burkina Faso's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Ruins of Loropéni (2009). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.