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Tomb of Iphigeneia

Tomb of Iphigeneia, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  A small temple-like building is situated about 10 m of the Temple. It perhaps represents the supposed Tomb of Iphigeneia, which was located in a cleft in the rock which was probably once a cave. It seems to have replaced the earlier buildings which are considered to be... 

The sanctuary of Artemis museum

The sanctuary of Artemis museum, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The sanctuary of Artemis is situated at Brauron (Ancient Greek), Modern Greek - Vravrona or Vravronas) just at a distance of 1km from Mare Nostrum Hotel.The sanctuary contained a small temple of Artemis, a unique stone bridge, cave shrines, a sacred spring, and a pi-shaped... 

Sacred spring

Sacred spring, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  A spring emerged from the northwest end of the rock spur running down from the acropolis hill to the southeast of the site. This spring was the focus of cult activity from the 8th century BCE forward. The first activity on the site known after the Bronze Age is thus linked... 

Large Doric stoa

Large Doric stoa, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Of the temple, dating from ca. 500 B.C., only the foundations remain. It was a small Doric building (ca. 20 x 11 m), but little is known of its plan. The most impressive building at the sanctuary is the large Doric stoa dating from ca. 430-420 B.C. It was to have had three... 

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Mare Nostrum Hotel Thalasso

 1 Review and 137 Opinions  I've spent here four nights and enjoyed stayng very much. The 4*- Hotel is located on the beautiful... 

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Mare Nostrum Hotel Thalasso Restaurants: Buffet

Mare Nostrum Hotel Thalasso Restaurants: Buffet, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The Hotel has a variety of places for you to eat: Nefeli Main Restaurant operates daily in both summer and winter. It has a capacity of up to 500 people, a non smoking section, and is ideal for special events. Serving Greek and international cuisine, there are rich buffets... 

Transportation  

How to find the way from the Athens Airport

How to find the way from the Athens Airport, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  By Taxi (from E. Venizelos Athens international airport): - The journey is approximately 12 km and takes about 15 minutes by taxi. - Upon leaving the airport take Attica Road, the motorway that connects the airport with Markopoulo. - Turn on the junction for Markopoulo and... 

Moscow-Athens-Moscow

Moscow-Athens-Moscow, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Vraona is situated in a distance of 12 kilometers from Venizelos Athens international airport. In fact this distance is two times shorter, because the road is looping around hills.I arrived to Greece-Athens-Vraona by Russian "Kras Air" B-737. It took me 3,5 hours. The plane... 

Tourist Traps  

Closed in winter

Closed in winter, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The finds from the excavations at the artemision are mostly housed in a new archaeological museum on the site.The archaeological museum of the site is located around a small hill about 300m from the Sanctuary of Artemis. It contains an extensive and important collection of... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Island Church

Island Church, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  There is a tiny Island Church in Vraona which you can admire from apart when watching the area from your balcony or while walking around hotel area. The island is situated on the distance od several hundred meters and can be reached by boat. I was short of time and didn't... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Mare Nostrum Hotel Thalasso Spa centre

Mare Nostrum Hotel Thalasso Spa centre, Vraona

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Housing warmly decorated, comfortable and contemporary accommodation, the hotel also features an incredible amount of facilities such as meeting amenities and sporting activities which include a fitness and health centre, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and children’s... 

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  The modern Brauron, known as Vravronas, is a tiny settlement of Markopoulo located nearly 1 km southeast of the archaeological site. The distance from the city of Athens is 35 km , from Airport 11...... 

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