The Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage site in South Africa inscribed in July 2024, comprise 14 locations across four provinces, honoring the nation’s struggle for human rights, liberation, and reconciliation. Key sites include the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where Mandela was inaugurated as the first Black president in 1994, and Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, a former prison turned symbol of democracy. Reflecting events like the Sharpeville Massacre and the anti-apartheid movement, this serial property celebrates Mandela’s legacy and South Africa’s journey from apartheid to a nonracial democracy, inspiring global human rights efforts.

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