pátmos island
states: [greece]
category: cultural
year: 1999
location: Prefecture of Dodecanese, Region of the South Aegean
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 37.3000000000, 26.5500000000
unesco id: 942
world heritage site: 942
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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.