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Athens Acropolis   Athens

Athens Acropolis, Athens

 437 Reviews  The Temple of Erechtheum, built between 421 and 406 BC and possibly dedicated to the Greek hero, is not just another temple on the Acropolis; it is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of them all. The... 

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Oia Village   Santorini Island

Oia Village, Santorini Island

 146 Reviews  Oia, is one of the most beautiful villages of the island, carved out of the cliffs and clinging to the edge. The architecture is amazing and is highlighted by the stark white of the buildings and the... 

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Knossos   Crete Island

Knossos, Crete Island

 53 Reviews  Also known as Labyrinth or Knossos Palace,it is the largest Bronze Age Archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilisation and culture.The palace... 

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Aghios Dimitrios church   Thessaloniki

Aghios Dimitrios church, Thessaloniki

 25 Reviews  Agios Demitrios (Saint Dmitri) was a third century Christian scholar who was martyred by Galerius and whose ghost has apparently appeared at several key battlesites. The significance of Agios... 

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Delos Island   Mykonos

Delos Island, Mykonos

 34 Reviews  A must-see day trip from Mykonos is to take the boat to Delos, birthplace of Apollo and the largest city in the world at one point. Its history goes back to 3000 BC, and the remains are in excellent... 

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Castle/Old town   Ioannina

Castle/Old town, Ioannina

 16 Reviews  Ali Pasha, the pasha of Ioannina, known as an enlightened but also very cruel ruler. Lord Byron describing him had mixed feelings, noting the splendor of Ali's court and the Greek cultural revival in... 

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Heraklion (City)   Prefecture of Heraklion

Heraklion (City), Prefecture of Heraklion

 15 Reviews  Iraklion (Heraclio) is a proper working city where tourism is important but Greek life and business is the main order of the day. Fashion wear, technology shops and private and public offices can all... 

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The changing of the Guard   Athens

The changing of the Guard, Athens

 76 Reviews  It was a grey cold day at the Syntagma square, but still, as every day at 11AM, the changing guard of the Parliament building went on. This ceremony is 24 times daily but the main one takes place each... 

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Fira, Imerovigli and Firostefani   Santorini Island

Fira, Imerovigli and Firostefani, Santorini Island

 153 Reviews  Fira is the main town on Santorini and a very pretty place. Part of the town is sitting on steep cliffs and there is a superb view of the bay from there. the town itself is small town greece at it's... 

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Heraklion (City)   Crete Island

Heraklion (City), Crete Island

 47 Reviews  The Venetians began construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions. The walls... 

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White Tower (Lefkos Pyrghos)   Thessaloniki

White Tower (Lefkos Pyrghos), Thessaloniki

 27 Reviews  The white tower is certainly prominant here. It has been turned into a very effective museum. You clime uo to the various levels inside via the spiral staircase and eventually reach the top from where... 

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Paradise Beach   Mykonos

Paradise Beach, Mykonos

 12 Reviews  This place is AWESOME! It's a total scene from morning 'till night. The beach is pretty rocky, but you can rent a chair for the day. Don't e afraid to bargain low. They would ask for 4EUR/chair, and... 

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Lake and island   Ioannina

Lake and island, Ioannina

 13 Reviews  Lake Pamvotis has always been a popular fishing place. And Nisaki isle a quiet place for monks. But in the period of Ali Pasha's rule, the lake also became witness to his cruelty, when he ordered... 

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Malia   Prefecture of Heraklion

Malia, Prefecture of Heraklion

 2 Reviews  The palace found at Malia is the third largest palace of Minoan Crete after Knossos and Phaistos. It occupies 7500 square meters at the edge of a fertile valley near Hersonissos in Northern Crete. The... 

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Lycabettus Hill   Athens

Lycabettus Hill, Athens

 64 Reviews  Almost 1000 feet tall, this is the highest point in Athens and gives a 360 degree view. The ascent is by walking (45 minutes), bus, driving or funicular. At the summit is the 19C Chapel of Agios... 

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Kamari and Perissa   Santorini Island

Kamari and Perissa, Santorini Island

 61 Reviews  What can I say about Perissa, well, it's very quiet and very laid back and it does have a camp site, a nice church, which is the largest Church on the Island. We took the bus from Fira to Parissa, and... 

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Lasithi Prefecture   Crete Island

Lasithi Prefecture, Crete Island

 52 Reviews  Plaka is a popular little seaside village some 16kms. north of Aghios Nikolaos and 5kms from Elounda. Boat trips leave all three of these places (Plaka being the shortest crossing) to Spinalonga... 

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Museums & Galleries   Thessaloniki

Museums & Galleries, Thessaloniki

 40 Reviews  Over 1000 years of social, secular life and religious rites are being displayed at this very interesting museum. It houses six permanent exhibitions of objects from the Early Byzantine period (300-700... 

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Town of Hora   Mykonos

Town of Hora, Mykonos

 18 Reviews  The Kastro bar behind the Little Venice area in Mykonos town is a beautifully decorated place with a great view to the sea, serving quality coffee. We were caught in Mykonos on a rainy morning, which... 

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Museums   Ioannina

Museums, Ioannina

 15 Reviews  The museum is focused on Greek War of Independence in the 19th century. The most promoted scene form the museum's collection is the one with the slaughter in the monastery of Nisaki, in which also... 

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Knossos   Prefecture of Heraklion

Knossos, Prefecture of Heraklion

 3 Reviews  Knossos Palace is the legendary site of Theseus fighting the Minotaur, Ariadne and her ball of string, Daedalus the architect and doomed Icarus of the wax wings: how many of us dream Minoan dreams and... 

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The Temple of Olympian Zeus   Athens

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens

 71 Reviews  The Temple of Olympian Zeus - also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus - is a colossal ruined temple in the centre of the Greek capital Athens that was dedicated to Zeus, king of... 

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Volcano   Santorini Island

Volcano, Santorini Island

 58 Reviews   Doesn’t the Caldera look lovely? What a romantic view. Ahhh… Wait! That is an active volcano that could explode at any moment and destroy large parts of Greece! It last erupted in 1950 and you can... 

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Chania (City)   Crete Island

Chania (City), Crete Island

 43 Reviews  With markets selling all kinds and qualities of leather goods and a really interesting indoor food market Chania Town is worth a visit just for the shopping. The harbour is beautiful with an old... 

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Aristotelous square   Thessaloniki

Aristotelous square, Thessaloniki

 13 Reviews  If you want to start getting to know Thessaloniki, start here at Aristoteles Square. It's the heart of the city, pulsating day and night. At the front, there is the sea, on the sides beautiful... 

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Pelion Mountain

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Pelion Mountain - Oros Pilio. Throughout the passage of the Pelio has been a very attractive place for visitors. The rich mythology that accompanies it, its cultural tradition, its architectural character and its incomparable natural beauty are elements that fascinate travellers.Whether a mere tourist, merchant or artist, visitors to Pelion yield to its enchantment: the people here, from generation to generation, have respected the environment and as builders they have shown sensitivity and established their settlements taking such great care to achieve beauty: the villages of Pelion are beautiful because the tradition of the craftsmen who handed down a finished, integral style of dwelling is apparent, they are beautiful because its setllements are in proportion to the landscape, they are beautiful because the craftsmen had a natural understanding of light.InformationName: Oros Pilio or...

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Skopelos Island

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Skopelos Island is an example of Greek-Aegean Islands architecture. Skopelos is exceptionally beautiful, with scenic coves, white churches and monasteries among farmhouses glimpsed through olive groves on even slopes under a brilliant sun. The island also fascinates the visitor with its historical past, the ruins of the medieval castle and the ruins of the ancient temple.InformationName: Skopelos IslandCapital: Skopelos TownHarbors: Skopelos, Agnontas, Glossa-LoutrakiBeaches: Strafilos, Elios, Agnontas, Milia, Agios Ioannins KastriPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: Sporades Islands, Thessaly, Central Greece, Aegean Sea. (Is the largest island in North Sporades islands).Close to: Skiathos island and Alonissos islandMovies about Skopelos: Mamma MiaPictures in the web: Skopelos TownPictures in the web: Caves in Skopelos islandMy PhotosFirst Photo: Skopelos TownSecond photo: Panagitsa Church in...

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Gorgopotamos

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The bridge in Gorgopotamos river. Famous from the world war II.InformationName: GorgoptamosPrefecture: FthiotidaLocation: Near to Lamia city (the capital of Fthiotida prefecture)

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Poseidon

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Brother of Zeus was god of the sea and is usally depicted with his symbol of power, the trindet. His frequent tember tantrums resulted in rough seas and floods. He could also cause earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Makrinitsa Village

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It is regarded as the balcony of Pelion. It is easy to understand why, when visiting the central square. The view is as far as the eye cen see. Makrinitsa is set in picturesque surroundings it lies on a beautiful slope with hills surrounding it.InformationName: MakrinitsaPrefecture: MagnesiaLocation: Oros Pilio or Pelion Mountain, Thessaly, Central Greece (very near to Volos city, the capital city of Magnesia prefecture).My PhotosFirst Photo: Prodromos Church in Makrinitsa

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Zeus

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The most powerful of all gods, ruled the heavens. Often depicted with his thuderbolt, Zeus controlled weather and thunderstorms. The Greek myths tell tales of Zeus powerful libido, and he is the father of many gods and heroes

Corinth Canal

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After Panama Canal and Suez, Corinth Canal is one of the famous in all world.InformationName: Corinth CanalPrefecture: CorinthosLocation: Peloponissos, South GreeceMy PhotosFirst Photo: Corinth Canal

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Thessaloniki

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ThessalonikiThe second largest city in Greece after Athens. An important university and archaeological museum are here.InformationName: Thessaloniki or SalonikiAttractions: White Tower, Rotoda, Agios Dimitrios Church, Archaeological Museum, Aristotelous Square, Byzantine Walls, Ote Tower, Galerius (Kamara)Prefecture: ThessalonikiLocation: Makedonia, North GreeceMy PhotosFirst Photo: Rodonta

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Rio Antirio

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The new bridge Rio Antirio and the highest and largewst in Greece, near to Patra and Nafpaktos city. See a big picture in my Achaia Prefecture web site.InformationName: Rio-Antirio bridgePrefecture: Achaia-Etoloakarnania prefectureLocation: Peloponissos and Central GreeceMy PhotosFirst Photo: Rio-Antirio bridgeSecond photo: Rio-Antirio bridge

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Athena

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The goddess of wisdom, was the guardian of the Athenians. Daughter of Zeus, she sprang from his head in full armour and carrying in a spear. Althought a mighty warrier, Athena preferred to settle disputes with her wisdom and skill.

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