Greece, the 'cradle of western civilization', is home to a large number of spectacular sites from the ancient world, several of which have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. These sites of great historical importance, interest, beauty, and impact do not all reflect the civilization we call Classical Greece - they range from prehistoric citadels via Classical temples to Byzantine monasteries and beyond. Archaeologist Heinrich Hall has worked in Greece for over 20 years and gives his personal tips when visiting these extraordinary sites.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1378/greek-world-heritage-sites/.