Cave of the Apocalypse
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Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint John "the Theologian" and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	Greece
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii, iv, vi
Reference	942
Region**	Europe and North America
Coordinates	37°19′N 26°30′E / 37.317, 26.5
Inscription history
Inscription	1999  (23rd Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Cave of the Apocalypse is about halfway up the mountain on the island of Patmos, Greece. This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site.^[1]

Mosaic above the entrance to the Cave of the Apocalypse, picturing John of Patmos (on the right) and his disciple Prochoros, who transfers John's visions into writing.

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