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 Byron's Monument (Garden
of the Heros) by SirRichard
For most foreigners, Messolonghi is the place where Lord Byron died, in 1824, of a fever that was probably a relapse of the malaria that he had contracted in 1811. Leave a Comment
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 The butterflies by SirRichard
You can take a bus there. At the bus stop there is normally a local peasant waiting for tourists. He takes you up the valley in his pick up for 1 euro. Walking is about 20 minutes... Leave a Comment
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 A street of Patmos by SirRichard
Here is where St.John wrote its Apocalypse books of the Bible. There is still a monastery built around the cave where he had the Revelations.
In the main village, Hora, there is an amazing medieval castle and a byzantine cobbled road around.
Besides, it is not a very crowded island and, though being rocky and not very green, it's got a few good beaches too... Leave a Comment
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 The village of Monemvassia by SirRichard
Surrounded by a medieval wall, the town has been admirably well preserved and a walk by its pedestrian cobbled alleys takes you directly to byzantine and medieval times... Leave a Comment
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The Argo Saronic Gulf which is the stretch of sea linking the shores of Attica to those of the Peloponnese, contains a further group of small islands:
Salamis, Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses
These islands are beautiful and are ideal for a one day get away, or for a few weeks. The islands are very green and you can find secluded bays to enjoy the crystal clear waters. Leave a Comment
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 Roman theatre at the foot of
the Acropolis by sayedaburas, 1 more photos
A Greek odeion was a theatre built for musical performances.
This Roman architecture “Odeum” -with its façade, arched doorways and windows- was erected by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife in 161 A.D. It was divided into 3 parts: the Stage, the Orchestra and the auditorium. In this Odeion/ Odeum performances took place on the Stage; whereas in Greek theatres the actors played on the Orchestra.
When in Greece in Summer never miss the open air performances of the Classical Greek heritage of Drama (comedy & tragedy) presented in Modern Greek, at this one or the larger theatre of Epidauros If you do not understand Greek, I advise you to read a proper translation in advance, that will give you a full pleasure of the play. For your guidance, normally on stage they still stick to the classical scenarios in a modern tongue.
I like the “Ecclesiazusae = Women at the Assembly’ a comedy written by Aristophanes in the 4th century B.C. suggesting that the author was aware of the views on communism and women’s rights... As the result of conspiracy of women led by Praxagora, she and her fellow conspirators, disguised as men, went so early in the morning to have the priority of taking their places at the Assembly, and carry by a large majority a motion by which the affairs of the State are to be entrusted to the women. Praxagora, having been appointed head of the new government returns to her husband and explains the new social system that is to be introduced, community of property, community of women and children. The women preserve new sexual privileges… HOW?..A young man arrives to find his sweetheart, but three old hags assert their prior rights to him ..the more ugly, the more righteous to start love with the smart boy… and the farce goes on..!!?? Under such circumatances beauty will never be an advantage! Leave a Comment
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 Matala by volopolo
Crete has over 520.000 inhabitants.Administratively, the island is divided into four Prefectures which from west to east are:
Prefecture of Hania,
Prefecture of Rethymnon,
Prefecture of Iraklion, and
Prefecture of Lassithi.
Capital and largest cities
in Crete Island:
Herakleion, Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia Leave a Comment
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Peloponnese:
Prefecture of Ahaia,
Prefecture of Messinia,
Prefecture of Laconia,
Prefecture of Ilia,
Prefecture of Argolida,
Prefecture of Arcadia,
Prefecture of Korinthia.
The Peloponnese (Peloponnesos) is a rugged land and in its interior is a highland. The climate is purely Mediterranean along the coasts, unlike the centre, which has a relatively continental climate.
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Name of province: Peloponissos or Peloponesse
Location: South Greece
My Photos
First Photo: Nemea Archaeological Site
Second photo: Argos City
Third photo: Nafplio City
Forth photo: Nafplio City
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Thessaly have four prefectures:
Prefecture of Magnesia,
Prefecture of Larisa,
Prefecture of Trikala,
Prefecture of Karditsa.
Capital and largest cities:
Volos, Larisa, Trikala, Karditsa, Farsala, Tirnavos, Almyros
It has a higher percentage of flat land than any other part of the country. The mountains Pindos, Othrys, Ossa and Agrafa surround the entire plain. Among them Pinios river flows draining into the Aegean Sea after passing through the area of Tempi. This part was the home of ancient gods and Centaurs
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Name of province: Thessaly
Location: Central Greece
My Photos
First Photo: Volos City
Second photo: Larisa City
Third photo: Trikala City
Forth photo: Karditsa City
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 Rhodes island by volopolo
Astipalea, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastelorizo, Kos, Lipsos, Leros, Nissiros, Patmos, Rhodos, Symi and a number of smaller islands, each with its distinctive features and peculiarities.
The Dodecanese lie to the east of the Cyclades, near the coast of Turkey. The islands of the Dodecanese are the actual mountain tops of land that once connected Greece with Asia Minor. The Dodecanese are an archepelago of over 1,000 islands, islets and rock outcrops Leave a Comment
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