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 |
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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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