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The Parthenon in Athens
was once considered the
greatest building of its time

HEAVENLY BEACHES UNESCO SITES
If nothing else, the mere mention of the There is no shortage of UNESCO World Heritage
Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic Seas conjures Listed Sites to be found in either Greece, Turkey
visions of pristine beaches and deep blue and or Croatia. Greece is home to an impressive
green water. Every summer tourists flock to these 18 sites including the Medieval City of Rhodes,
destinations for the ultimate flop and drop holiday. the sandstone formations of Meteora and the
Each country boasts their fair share of beautiful Old Town of Corfu. In Croatia, the walled city of
beach getaways and while the Greek Islands may Dubrovnik takes its place alongside Plitvice Lakes
snatch the lion’s share of visitors, southern Turkey National Park, the City of Trogir and the Cathedral
and Croatia are also popular places to bask in the of St James. Some of Turkey’s lesser known sites
sun. Turkey’s hotspots include Bodrum, Fethiye include Pamukkale, Goreme National Park and the
and Kusadasi while Zlatni Rat and Grebisce are Old City of Istanbul which includes iconic buildings
popular Croatian beaches. such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Pamukkale, Turkey

Fethiye, Turkey Dubrovnik, Croatia

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