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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Micronesia
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Micronesia has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2016. This map of UNESCO sites in Micronesia 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.
Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia was the country's first inscription, added in 2016; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
- Sites
- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2016
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Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- PNIPohnpei Island1 site
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All 1 sites in Micronesia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Micronesia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern MicronesiaNan Madol is a series of more than 100 islets off the south-east coast of Pohnpei that were constructed with w. | 2016 | Cultural | Nan Madol is a series of more than 100 islets off the south-east coast of Pohnpei that were constructed with w. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Micronesia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Micronesia?
- Micronesia has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Micronesia?
- Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia was inscribed in 2016. Nan Madol is a series of more than 100 islets off the south-east coast of Pohnpei that were constructed with w.
- Which UNESCO sites in Micronesia 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 Micronesia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Micronesia?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Micronesia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia (2016). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.