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UNESCO World Heritage in Greece

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UNESCO World Heritage in Greece 1. The Temple of Apolo Epikourios at Bassai (1986) Photo by Pal Meir in 1964 on display at Flickr.com The Temple of Apollo Epicurius (Apollo the helper) in Bassai is a well-preserved classical temple. It is an extraordinary and romantic monument which was constructed between 450-400 BC by lktinos, who was also the architect of the Parthenon in Athens. It was only discovered in 1765 when French architect Joachim Bocher stumbled upon it by chance. 2. Acropolis, Athens(1987) Acropolis is located on top of a rock above the city which includes four of the leading masterpieces of classical Greek period: the Parthenon, propylaea, Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike. Completed by the 5th century BC, it has exerted a deep influence on architecture across the world. 3.   Archaeological Site of Delphi (1987) Photo from http://www.qtp.qr The archaeological site of Delphi, which is located in the center