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Sacred Sites in Greece

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Greece profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map of Greece.



Featured Sacred Sites in Greece

  • Parthenon
    Athens, Greece
    The famous Temple of Athena Parthenos, built in 440 BC, crowns the Acropolis. It was a major sacred site and is considered one of the finest examples of Greek architecture anywhere.
  • Sanctuary of Apollo
    Delphi, Greece
    Home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, this mountain sanctuary was the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was believed to be the center of the world, marked by the sacred Omphalos stone.
  • Daphni Monastery
    Attica, Greece
    This 11th-century Byzantine monastery and World Heritage Site is famed for the golden mosaics that cover its walls.

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