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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Togo
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Togo has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2004. This map of UNESCO sites in Togo 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.
Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba was the country's first inscription, added in 2004.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba.
- Sites
- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2004
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Togo
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koutammakou, the Land of the BatammaribaThe Koutammakou landscape in north-eastern Togo and neighbouring Benin is home to the Batammariba, whose remarkable mud… | 2004 | Cultural | The Koutammakou landscape in north-eastern Togo and neighbouring Benin is home to the Batammariba, whose remarkable mud tower-houses are known as… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Togo
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Togo?
- Togo has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Togo?
- Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba was inscribed in 2004. The Koutammakou landscape in north-eastern Togo and neighbouring Benin is home to the Batammariba, whose remarkable mud tower-houses are known as takienta (siki.
- Which UNESCO sites in Togo 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 Togo.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Togo?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Togo's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba (2004). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.