Patmos in Kalimnos, The Aegean, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Historic Centre (Chorá)
Cave of the Apocalypse
— World Heritage Site —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
1. Historic Centre (Chorá) Marker
The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse
World Heritage Site
The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse are inscribed in the List of World Heritage Sites of the Convention for the Protection of World Heritage of the UNESCO. Inclusion in the list recognizes the exceptional value of a cultural site so that it may be protected for the benefit of all Humanity.
Erected 1999 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 37° 18.865′ N, 26° 32.68′ E. Marker is in Patmos, The Aegean, in Kalimnos. Marker is on Skala-Chorá Road. Duplicate markers appear at the two sacred buildings forming the Chorá World Heritage Site, both of which are off the Skala-Chorá Road, southeast of Skala Village - this one on the wall at the west entrance to the Cave of the Apocalypse chapel and the other
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Historic Centre (Chorá) (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Liberation of Patmos (approx. one kilometer away).
Additional keywords. Christianity; Book of Revelation; Apocalypse Monastery; Saint John the Evangelist, Devine, Apostle, Seer, Theologian; the Eagle of Patmos; Chorá or Hora, capital of Patmos; Greece.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
2. Apocalypse Monastery
- note World Heritage Site marker on the wall, left side of the door.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
3. Saint Anna's Chapel at the actual Cave of the Apocalypse
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
4. Historic Centre (Chorá) World Heritage Site Marker
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
5. Roof of the Apocalypse Monastery with Patmos harbor in the background
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, May 20, 2011
6. The road to Skala Village, southwest of the Cave of the Apocalypse, looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 21, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 7, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
