Here are the Top 10 Countries with the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites as of 2025

UNESCO organisation thus far has promoted and recognised some of the most crucial and culturally specific monuments that are not just a mirror of the past but are also the reflection of history, architecture and diversity. As of 2025, there are 1223 UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally, from several remote parts of the globe. 

These sites not only attract travellers and tourists but also solidifies the identity of the region, prolonging the specific facets of how the culture has moulded so far. The UNESCO Heritage Sites are selected by the organisation – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The sites are selected by the global value and that are either natural, cultural or a blend of world history showcased with artistic intelligence and having diversity. 

Top 10 Countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Site 2025

RankCountryNumber of UNESCO World Heritage SitesFamous Sites
1Italy61Colosseum
Venice
Florenc historic centres
Pompeii
2China60Great Wall
Forbidden City Terracotta Army
3Germany55Palaces of Ludwig II
Cologne Cathedral
Bauhaus sites
4France54Mont‑Saint‑Michel
Palace of Versailles
Carnac megaliths
5Spain50Alhambra
Camino de Santiago
Sagrada Família
6India44Taj Mahal
Ajanta & Ellora Caves
Hampi
Ramappa Temple
7Mexico36Chichén Itzá
Historic City of Mexico City
8United Kingdom35Bath Tower of London
Stonehenge
Giant’s Causeway
9Russia33Kremlin & Red Square
Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg
10Iran29Persepolis
Armenian Monastic Ensembles
Khorramabad archaeological zones
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