[1] Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites).
[2] Romania accepted the convention on 16 May 1990, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list.
The first site in Romania, the Danube Delta, was added to the list at the 15th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Carthage in 1990.
Roșia Montană Mining Cultural Landscape was listed in 2021 and was immediately placed in the list of World Heritage in Danger due to plans to resume mining.
The site Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe is shared among 18 European countries.