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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Serbia
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Serbia has 5 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 5 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1979 and 2016. This map of UNESCO sites in Serbia 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.
Stari Ras and Sopoćani was the country's first inscription, added in 1979; Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards is the most recent, listed in 2016.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards. Start with Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius, Medieval Monuments in Kosovo and Stari Ras and Sopoćani, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 5
- Cultural
- 5
- First inscribed
- 1979
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Serbia shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- PRNPrishtina2 sites
- ININiš1 site
- SJJSarajevo1 site
- KVOKraljevo1 site
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All 5 sites in Serbia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Serbia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of GaleriusGamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2007 | Cultural | Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Medieval Monuments in KosovoMedieval Monuments in Kosovo — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2004 | Cultural | Medieval Monuments in Kosovo — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Stari Ras and SopoćaniOn the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments… | 1979 | Cultural | On the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments consisting of fortresses, chu. |
| Stećci Medieval Tombstone GraveyardsThis serial property combines 28 sites, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, western Serbia, western Montenegro and… | 2016 | Cultural | This serial property combines 28 sites, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, western Serbia, western Montenegro and central and southern Croatia… |
| Studenica MonasteryStudenica Monastery — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1986 | Cultural | Studenica Monastery — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Serbia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Serbia?
- Serbia has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 5 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Serbia?
- Stari Ras and Sopoćani was inscribed in 1979. On the outskirts of Stari Ras, the first capital of Serbia, there is an impressive group of medieval monuments consisting of fortresses, chu.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Serbia?
- Stećci Medieval Tombstone Graveyards, inscribed in 2016. This serial property combines 28 sites, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, western Serbia, western Montenegro and central and southern Croatia, representing the.
- Which UNESCO sites in Serbia 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 Serbia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Serbia?
- The 5 UNESCO-listed sites above are Serbia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Stari Ras and Sopoćani (1979). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.