Greenwich - World Heritage Site

World Heritage Site

Maritime Greenwich *
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Country United Kingdom
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iv, vi
Reference 795
Region ** Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription 1997
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List
** Region as classified by UNESCO

In 1997, Maritime Greenwich was added to the list of World Heritage Sites, for the concentration and quality of buildings of historic and architectural interest. These can be divided into the group of buildings along the riverfront, Greenwich Park and the Georgian and Victorian town centre. In recognition of the suburb's astronomical links, Asteroid 2830 has been named 'Greenwich'.

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