The wider area of Mount Olympus is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

30 September 2026

UNESCO lists 'The wider area of Mount Olympus' as a World Heritage property inscribed in 2026. It lies in northern Greece and holds the country's highest peak. The listing cites criteria (vi) and (x) and covers 18,938 hectares. Glacial cirques, limestone cliffs and karst sinkholes mark the site, which is a glacial refugium for forest species and a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot with significant plant endemism. It is the legendary home of the Twelve Olympian Gods.