8 UNESCO Sites in Greece to Visit
map viewGreece is where much of European history began, and this page brings together eight of its most famous sites. In Athens, the Acropolis crowns the city, while Delphi and Olympia were the great sanctuaries of the ancient world. On Crete, Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilisation. The monasteries of Meteora stand on towering rock pillars, and Mount Athos is a monastic community on its own peninsula. The medieval city of Rhodes and the Old Town of Corfu show later chapters of Greek history. May and September–October are the most pleasant months.
Meteora Monasteries, Thessaly, Greece
Meteora’s six monasteries stand on sandstone pillars above Kalambaka; each charges €5, is closed one day a week and asks for covered shoulders and knees.
Acropolis of Athens, Attica, Greece
The Acropolis of Athens is the ancient citadel crowned by the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the symbol of classical Greece; tickets cost €30.
Medieval City of Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes’ walled medieval city, built by the Knights of St John, is free to explore; the Palace of the Grand Master costs €20.
Old Town of Corfu, Greece
Corfu’s UNESCO-listed old town mixes Venetian forts, French arcades and British palaces; the streets are free and the Old Fortress costs €10.
Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece
Delphi, the sanctuary of Apollo and seat of the oracle on Mount Parnassus, costs €20 for the site and museum and is about three hours by road from Athens.
Mount Athos and monasteries above the Sea, Greece
Mount Athos is a self-governing monastic republic of 20 monasteries; men need a permit, and everyone can see the monasteries from boats from Ouranoupoli.
Knossos Palace, Crete, Greece
Knossos, the largest Minoan palace, lies 5 km south of Heraklion on Crete; a ticket costs €20 and the original frescoes are in Heraklion’s museum.
Ancient Olympia, Greece
Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, has one €20 ticket for the sanctuary and its museums and is about 3.5 hours by car from Athens.
UNESCO sites in Greece on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Greece
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Greece
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteora Monasteries | Thessaly | €5 | One monastery | Rock pillars and viewpoints | Children up to 12 free; each monastery closed one day a week |
| Old Town of Corfu | Ionian Islands | €10 | Old Fortress | Old town | Reduced €5 |
| Medieval City of Rhodes | Rhodes | €20 | Palace of the Grand Master | Old town | Reduced €10; Archaeological Museum €10; walls €5 |
| Temple of Apollo at Delphi | Central Greece | €20 | Site and museum | — | Reduced €10; free first and third Sunday Nov–Mar |
| Knossos Palace | Crete | €20 | Archaeological site | — | Reduced €10; Heraklion Archaeological Museum €20 |
| Ancient Olympia | Western Greece | €20 | Site and museums | — | Reduced €10; free first and third Sunday Nov–Mar |
| Acropolis of Athens | Athens | €30 | Acropolis | — | Timed entry; reduced €15; EU citizens under 25 free |
| Mount Athos and monasteries above the Sea | Northern Greece | Free | — | Views from the sea | Boat cruises from Ouranoupoli about €25–40; men need a permit to enter |
Prices checked: 10.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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