Countries with the most UNESCO world heritage sites
Italy - 59 Italy had 59 sites recognized as of 2023, surpassing China's 57 to become the state party with the most World Heritage Sites. The Rock Drawings in Valcamonica, the first site in Italy, were added to the list at the third session of the World Heritage Committee, which took place in 1979 in Cairo and Luxor, Egypt. During the 1990s, 25 new Italian sites were added, including 10 sites at the 21st session held in Naples in 1997. China - 57 China is second in the world with 57, barely behind Italy (59). On December 12, 1985, China ratified the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. These locations make up a significant portion of China's priceless and diverse tourism resources. Germany - 52 The Aachen Cathedral was the first location listed in 1978. In 2021, four new locations were added. 48 sites are recognized for their cultural significance, whereas only three are natural. The third-highest number of World Heritage Sites are located in...
