UNESCO Sites in Mozambique

Mozambique UNESCO has registered 1 site on the World Heritage list and 4 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Mozambique and the corresponding map.

Mozambique UNESCO list

1. Island of Mozambique

Mozambique UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Mozambique.

Description

1. The Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located off the northern coast of Mozambique. It was the capital of Mozambique from the 16th to the 19th centuries and is known for its unique blend of African, Arab, and European influences. The island has several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Fort of São Sebastião, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, and the Palace and Chapel of São Paulo. The island also has a rich cultural heritage, with various traditional music, dance, and art forms still practiced today.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mozambique have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Manyikeni and Chibuene
2. The Quirimbas Archipelago
3. Vumba Mountain Range
4. Maputo National Park (formerly Ponto d’ Ouro Partial Marine Reserve – POPMR)