Samos, Greece - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Samos, Greece

Weather: Mainly sunny, 61/72F.

Route: From Patmos 106 km NE on ferry.

Significance: The island of Samos has been occupied since prehistory in the 6th millennium BC. The main sites recognized by UNESCO are the ancient city of Pythagoreion and the temple of Hera, built in the 8th century BC. Another unique feature of Samos is a 6th century BC aqueduct tunnel, one of the first known tunnels built for that purpose. It was also the birthplace of the famous mathematician Pythagoras.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

Heraion of Samos (from whc.unesco.org)

Ancient mosaic in Pythagoreion (from whc.unesco.org)