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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece
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Greece has 20 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 18 cultural and 2 mixed inscriptions, inscribed between 1986 and 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Greece covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Greek World Heritage Sites range from Acropolis, Athens onwards; Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae was the country's first inscription, added in 1986; Minoan Palatial Centres is the most recent, listed in 2025; recurring threads across the list include sacred mountains and sacred places.
Start with Acropolis, Athens, Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina) and Archaeological Site of Delphi, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 20
- Cultural
- 18
- Mixed
- 2
- First inscribed
- 1986
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Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- ATHSpata-Artemida3 sites
- KLXKalamata3 sites
- KZIKozani2 sites
- KVAKavala2 sites
- SMISamos Island2 sites
- VOLNea Anchialos1 site
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All 20 sites in Greece
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis, AthensThe Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the gr. | 1987 | Cultural | The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the gr. |
| Archaeological Site of Aigai (modern name Vergina)The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near… | 1996 | Cultural | The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. |
| Archaeological Site of DelphiThe pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the… | 1987 | Cultural | The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. |
| Archaeological Site of MystrasMystras, the 'wonder of the Morea', was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of… | 1989 | Cultural | Mystras, the 'wonder of the Morea', was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of… |
| Archaeological Site of OlympiaThe site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. | 1989 | Cultural | The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. |
| Archaeological Site of PhilippiThe remains of this walled city lie at the foot of an acropolis in north-eastern Greece, on the ancient route linking… | 2016 | Cultural | The remains of this walled city lie at the foot of an acropolis in north-eastern Greece, on the ancient route linking Europe and Asia, the Via… |
| Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and TirynsThe archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean… | 1999 | Cultural | The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the… |
| DelosAccording to Greek mythology, Apollo was born on this tiny island in the Cyclades archipelago. | 1990 | Cultural | According to Greek mythology, Apollo was born on this tiny island in the Cyclades archipelago. |
| Medieval City of RhodesThe Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a… | 1988 | Cultural | The Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a stronghold. |
| MeteoraMonasteries balanced on sandstone pillars. | 1988 | Mixed | Monasteries balanced on sandstone pillars. |
| Minoan Palatial CentresThis serial property comprises six archaeological sites on Crete dating from 1900 to 1100 BCE. | 2025 | Cultural | This serial property comprises six archaeological sites on Crete dating from 1900 to 1100 BCE. |
| Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of ChiosAlthough geographically distant from each other, these three monasteries (the first is in Attica, near Athens, the… | 1990 | Cultural | Although geographically distant from each other, these three monasteries (the first is in Attica, near Athens, the second in Phocida near Delphi, and… |
| Mount AthosAn Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. | 1988 | Mixed | An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. |
| Old Town of CorfuThe Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic… | 2007 | Cultural | The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the… |
| Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of ThessalonikaFounded in 315 B.C., the provincial capital and sea port of Thessalonika was one of the first bases for the spread of… | 1988 | Cultural | Founded in 315 B.C., the provincial capital and sea port of Thessalonika was one of the first bases for the spread of Christianity. |
| Pythagoreion and Heraion of SamosMany civilizations have inhabited this small Aegean island, near Asia Minor, since the 3rd millennium B.C. | 1992 | Cultural | Many civilizations have inhabited this small Aegean island, near Asia Minor, since the 3rd millennium B.C. |
| Sanctuary of Asklepios at EpidaurusIn a small valley in the Peloponnesus, the shrine of Asklepios, the god of medicine, developed out of a much earlier… | 1988 | Cultural | In a small valley in the Peloponnesus, the shrine of Asklepios, the god of medicine, developed out of a much earlier cult of Apollo (Maleatas)… |
| Temple of Apollo Epicurius at BassaeThis famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. | 1986 | Cultural | This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. |
| The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of PátmosThe small island of Pátmos in the Dodecanese is reputed to be where St John the Theologian wrote both his Gospel and… | 1999 | Cultural | The small island of Pátmos in the Dodecanese is reputed to be where St John the Theologian wrote both his Gospel and the Apocalypse. |
| Zagori Cultural LandscapeLocated in a remote rural landscape in northwestern Greece, small stone villages known as Zagorochoria extend along the… | 2023 | Cultural | Located in a remote rural landscape in northwestern Greece, small stone villages known as Zagorochoria extend along the western slopes of the… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Greece
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Greece?
- Greece has 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 18 cultural and 2 mixed.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Greece?
- Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae was inscribed in 1986. This famous temple to the god of healing and the sun was built towards the middle of the 5th century B.C. in the lonely heights of the Arcadian mountains. The t.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Greece?
- Minoan Palatial Centres, inscribed in 2025. This serial property comprises six archaeological sites on Crete dating from 1900 to 1100 BCE. These sites represent the Minoan civilization, a major prehistori.
- Which UNESCO sites in Greece are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Greece.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Greece?
- The 20 UNESCO-listed sites above are Greece's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae (1986). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Greek World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 20 Greek UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.