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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indonesia
Indonesian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Indonesia map · historical landmarks in Indonesia
Indonesia has 11 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 7 cultural and 4 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1991 and 2023. This map of UNESCO sites in Indonesia 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.
Indonesian World Heritage Sites range from Borobudur onwards; Borobudur was the country's first inscription, added in 1991; The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks is the most recent, listed in 2023; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations and sacred places.
Start with Borobudur, Borobudur Temple Compounds and Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 11
- Cultural
- 7
- Natural
- 4
- First inscribed
- 1991
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- JOGYogyakarta4 sites
- PDGPadang (Katapiang)2 sites
- DPSKuta, Badung1 site
- BMUBima1 site
- TIMTimika1 site
- SOCSurakarta1 site
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All 11 sites in Indonesia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indonesia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| BorobudurBuddhist mandala carved from a hill. | 1991 | Cultural | Buddhist mandala carved from a hill. |
| Borobudur Temple CompoundsThis famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. | 1991 | Cultural | This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. |
| Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana PhilosophyThe cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. | 2012 | Cultural | The cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. |
| Komodo National ParkThese volcanic islands are inhabited by a population of around 5,700 giant lizards, whose appearance and aggressive… | 1991 | Natural | These volcanic islands are inhabited by a population of around 5,700 giant lizards, whose appearance and aggressive behaviour have led to them being… |
| Lorentz National ParkLorentz National Park (2.35 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. | 1999 | Natural | Lorentz National Park (2.35 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. |
| Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of SawahluntoOmbilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2019 | Cultural | Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Prambanan Temple CompoundsPrambanan Temple Compounds — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1991 | Cultural | Prambanan Temple Compounds — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Sangiran Early Man SiteSangiran Early Man Site — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1996 | Cultural | Sangiran Early Man Site — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic LandmarksThe Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2023 | Cultural | The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Tropical Rainforest Heritage of SumatraTropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2004 | Natural | Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Ujung Kulon National ParkUjung Kulon National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1991 | Natural | Ujung Kulon National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Indonesia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Indonesia?
- Indonesia has 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 7 cultural and 4 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Indonesia?
- Borobudur was inscribed in 1991. Buddhist mandala carved from a hill.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Indonesia?
- The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks, inscribed in 2023. The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Indonesia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 4 of the 11 listings are natural: Komodo National Park, Lorentz National Park, Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra and Ujung Kulon National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Indonesia 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 Indonesia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Indonesia?
- The 11 UNESCO-listed sites above are Indonesia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Borobudur (1991). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Indonesian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 11 Indonesian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.