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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sierra Leone
World Heritage Sierra Leone · UNESCO sites in Sierra Leone map · historical landmarks in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 natural inscription, inscribed in 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Sierra Leone 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.
Gola-Tiwai Complex was the country's first inscription, added in 2025.
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- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2025
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sierra Leone
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gola-Tiwai ComplexGola-Tiwai Complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2025 | Natural | Gola-Tiwai Complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Sierra Leone
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Sierra Leone?
- Gola-Tiwai Complex was inscribed in 2025. Gola-Tiwai Complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Sierra Leone are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 1 listings is natural: Gola-Tiwai Complex.
- Which UNESCO sites in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Sierra Leone?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Sierra Leone's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Gola-Tiwai Complex (2025). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.