Pátmos Island

States
Greece
Category
Cultural
Year
1999
Location
Prefecture of Dodecanese, Region of the South Aegean
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
37.3, 26.55
Last Visited
2027
UNESCO ID
942
WH Site
942
Pátmos Island

Pátmos Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Greece, is renowned for its historical and cultural significance. This small Aegean island is home to the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. John the Evangelist is said to have received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation, and the imposing Monastery of Saint John, a well-preserved example of Byzantine architecture. Its charming villages, pristine beaches, and serene atmosphere make it a unique destination steeped in spirituality and tradition.

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  • β€’ The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian