World
Mount Olympus: UNESCO to examine Greece's candidacy at Busan from July 26
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is examining Greece's candidacy for Mount Olympus during its 48th session in Busan, South Korea, beginning July 26, 2026. Greece first submitted this application in 2014, citing the site's exceptional cultural and environmental significance. At 2,918 meters, Mount Olympus is Greece's highest mountain and the mythological home of the ancient Greek gods. The site attracts approximately 500,000 visitors annually, a figure rising sharply over the past decade. The committee's decision is expected before the session closes on July 29, 2026.