7 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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The ancient citadel containing the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. The birthplace of democracy and Western civilization.
UNESCO World Heritage, symbol of Western civilization and democracy.
The ancient Greeks considered Delphi the center (navel) of the world. Home of the Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo.
UNESCO World Heritage, center of the ancient Greek world.
The Bronze Age citadel of legendary King Agamemnon, featuring the famous Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus (tholos tomb).
UNESCO World Heritage, Agamemnon's kingdom.
The birthplace of the Olympic Games, held every four years for over 1,000 years. Home to the Temple of Zeus which housed one of the Seven Wonders.
UNESCO World Heritage, birthplace of the Olympics.
The legendary palace of King Minos and the Minotaur's Labyrinth. The largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete with 1,300 rooms.
Center of Minoan civilization, Labyrinth legend.
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A Minoan Bronze Age settlement preserved by volcanic eruption, often called the 'Pompeii of the Aegean'. Multi-story buildings and frescoes survived.
Minoan 'Pompeii', preserved by Thera eruption.
Famous for its theater with perfect acoustics â a match struck on the stage can be heard in the top row (14,000 seats).
UNESCO World Heritage, world's best ancient acoustics.
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