‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
Greek officials are lobbying for Mount Olympus to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mountain, famous for its mythological significance and popularity with hikers, is currently being reviewed by the World Heritage Committee in South Korea.
Why it matters
UNESCO status would provide international recognition and increased protection for one of Greece's most significant cultural and natural landmarks.
Hikers walk in the direction of Stefani peak, also known as the throne of Zeus, at sunrise on Mount Olympus. The mountain’s popularity has soared over the past decade, with about 500,000 visitors recorded last year./Getty Images Hikers walk in the direction of Stefani peak, also known as the throne of Zeus, at sunrise on Mount Olympus. The mountain’s popularity has soared over the past decade, with about 500,000 visitors recorded last year./Getty Images Greece ‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation
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