UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece

Greece, the cradle of Western civilization and a land steeped in millennia of history and mythology, holds an unparalleled collection of cultural and natural treasures. Its rich legacy is globally recognized through its significant number of inscriptions on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites, ranging from iconic ancient ruins and classical temples to majestic Byzantine monasteries and unique natural landscapes, represent a remarkable testament to human achievement and the enduring beauty of the Greek land, preserving vital pieces of global heritage for future generations.

NameDate InscribedCategoryVisited
Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae1986Cultural
Archaeological Site of Delphi1987Cultural
Acropolis, Athens1987Cultural2025
Mount Athos1988Mixed
Meteora1988Mixed
Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika1988Cultural2025
Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus1988Cultural
Medieval City of Rhodes1988Cultural2025
Archaeological Site of Mystras1989Cultural
Archaeological Site of Olympia1989Cultural
Delos1990Cultural
Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios1990Cultural
Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos1992Cultural
Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina)1996Cultural
Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns1999Cultural
The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos1999Cultural2025
Old Town of Corfu2007Cultural
Archaeological Site of Philippi2016Cultural
Zagori Cultural Landscape2023Cultural
The table UNESCO - Greece was last modified at 2025-08-16 16:43:58.

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