LITOCHORO – Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters (9,573 feet) from a base practically at sea level, the ancient Greeks believed the throne of Zeus, king of the gods, stood on the highest of […]

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the…

UNESCO’s final decision is keenly awaited, as the inscription of Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List would mark major international recognition for a place where mythology,…

LITOCHORO, Grecia (AP) — Cubierto de nieve durante gran parte del año, el monte Olimpo, hogar mitológico de los 12 dioses olímpicos de la antigua Grecia, ha capturado la…

Snow-capped for much of the year and often wrapped in mist, Mount Olympus has been watching over Greece for as long as anyone can remember. For ancient Greeks, it wasn’t just a…

Greece hopes UNESCO will recognize Mount Olympus for its unique blend of mythology, cultural heritage and biodiversity

The nomination is to be discussed when the World Heritage Committee meets in Busan, South Korea, from Sunday through July 29.

LITOCHORO – Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to…