Greece's World Heritage Sites

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Greece ratified the World Heritage Convention on 17 July, 1981. As of August 2010, there are 17 sites in Greece inscribed on the World Heritage List. Greece has also submitted a further eight sites presently on the Tentative List. In addition to that, I have documented two fantastic islands in Greece, with more on the way.

If you are planning a holiday in Greece, read also My Greece Travel & Hotel Guide for useful travel information.

World Heritage Sites in Greece

Sites on the Tentative List

The Palace of Knossos (2003)
Archaeological Site of Nikopolis (2003)
Archaeological site of Philippi (2003)
Lavrio (Ancient Laurion) (2003)
The broader region of Mount Olympus (2003)
The Area of the Prespes Lakes: Megali and Mikri Prespa which includes Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments (2003)
National Park of Dadia - Lefkimi - Souflion (2003)
Gorge of Samaria National Park (2003)

Fantastic Islands in Greece

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Meteora, Greece
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Windmills of Rhodes
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