The National Monument provides two art
Civilization 5 Buildings With Great Work Slots Guide
Great Work slots in Civilization 5 let you store art, music and artefacts that boost your empire’s tourism output. Placing the right buildings early can give you a lasting cultural lead over AI opponents.
Essential Early-Game Buildings
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The National Monument provides two art slots and becomes available once you research Philosophy. Pair it with the Palace’s single artefact slot to start generating tourism before the Renaissance era.
Mid-Game Culture Boosters
The Hermitage adds three art slots
and combines well with the Louvre’s four
The Hermitage adds three art slots and combines well with the Louvre’s four slots later. Build the Hermitage in your highest-culture city to maximise the benefit of themed exhibit bonuses.
Late-Game Tourism Powerhouses
music slots and a 15 % tourism
The Sydney Opera House offers two music slots and a 15 % tourism increase empire-wide. The Great Firewall, while defensive, also supplies one artefact slot for any spare items you uncover.