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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guinea
World Heritage Guinea · UNESCO sites in Guinea map · historical landmarks in Guinea
Guinea has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 natural inscription, inscribed in 1981. This map of UNESCO sites in Guinea 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.
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve was the country's first inscription, added in 1981.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve.
- Sites
- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1981
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- Day trips & transportGuided trips and transfers across Guinea · Klook
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All 1 sites in Guinea
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guinea
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Nimba Strict Nature ReserveLocated on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, Mount Nimba rises above the surrounding savannah. | 1981 | Natural | Located on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, Mount Nimba rises above the surrounding savannah. Its slopes are covered by den. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Guinea
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Guinea?
- Guinea has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Guinea?
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve was inscribed in 1981. Located on the borders of Guinea, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, Mount Nimba rises above the surrounding savannah. Its slopes are covered by den.
- Which sites in Guinea are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 1 listings is natural: Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve.
- Which UNESCO sites in Guinea 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 Guinea.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Guinea?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Guinea's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve (1981). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.