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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uruguay
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Uruguay has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1995 and 2021. This map of UNESCO sites in Uruguay 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.
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento was the country's first inscription, added in 1995; The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of Atlántida is the most recent, listed in 2021; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape, Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento and The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of Atlántida, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1995
Sites on the map
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uruguay
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fray Bentos Industrial LandscapeLocated on land projecting into the Uruguay River west of the town of Fray Bentos, the industrial complex was built… | 2015 | Cultural | Located on land projecting into the Uruguay River west of the town of Fray Bentos, the industrial complex was built following the development of a… |
| Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del SacramentoFounded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the… | 1995 | Cultural | Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. |
| The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of AtlántidaThe Church of Atlántida with its belfry and underground baptistery is located in Estación Atlántida, 45 km awa. | 2021 | Cultural | The Church of Atlántida with its belfry and underground baptistery is located in Estación Atlántida, 45 km awa. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Uruguay
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Uruguay?
- Uruguay has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Uruguay?
- Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento was inscribed in 1995. Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Uruguay?
- The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of Atlántida, inscribed in 2021. The Church of Atlántida with its belfry and underground baptistery is located in Estación Atlántida, 45 km awa.
- Which UNESCO sites in Uruguay 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 Uruguay.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Uruguay?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Uruguay's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento (1995). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.