UNESCO World Heritage Sites in The Balkans

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The Balkans is a region of immense historical, cultural and natural value. There are various natural attractions unique in the region, but also phenomenal historic cities, ancient burial sites and incredible architecture.

This article tackles all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Balkans, more specifically those in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. If you like checking things off a list while traveling, this should be your go-to list. There are seventeen UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Western Balkans, but there are many more individual sites (as some sites consist of multiple sites).

If you want to see as many of these sites at possible in one trip, check out our Guide to Backpacking the Balkans.

Slovenia – 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Škocjan Caves