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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Holy See
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Holy See has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1980 and 1984. This map of UNESCO sites in Holy See 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.
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura was the country's first inscription, added in 1980; Vatican City is the most recent, listed in 1984.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura. Start with Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura and Vatican City, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
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- 1980
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Holy See
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le MuraFounded, according to legend, by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC, Rome was first the centre of the Roman Republic, then of… | 1980 | Cultural | Founded, according to legend, by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC, Rome was first the centre of the Roman Republic, then of the Roman Empire, and it… |
| Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le MuraFounded, according to legend, by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC, Rome was first the centre of the Roman Republic, then of t. | 1980 | Cultural | Founded, according to legend, by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC, Rome was first the centre of the Roman Republic, then of t. |
| Vatican CityThe Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual ve. | 1984 | Cultural | The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual ve. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Holy See
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Holy See?
- Holy See has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Holy See?
- Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura was inscribed in 1980. Founded, according to legend, by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC, Rome was first the centre of the Roman Republic, then of the Roman Empire, and it became the capit.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Holy See?
- Vatican City, inscribed in 1984. The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual ve.
- Which UNESCO sites in Holy See 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 Holy See.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Holy See?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Holy See's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura (1980). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.