Santorini is considered one of the top island destinations in the world. (Photo: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images ) Related Articles The top destinations in Greece are, not coincidentally, where you find the country’s most important archaeological sites. These ruins from antiquity, many of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites, dot the mountainous Greek mainland and…
I was in Athens, on a rooftop restaurant under a floodlit Acropolis, marveling at how a Greek salad never gets boring. It was the last day of a long trip. I was reviewing, as I always do after completing an itinerary, how effectively our time was spent. We had kept our focus more on seeing historic sights on the mainland rather than luxuriating on Aegean Islands…
Minoan sites, Iráklio Archaeological Museum Of the dozen excavated Minoan towns and palace complexes, Knossos – 3 miles/5km outside of Iráklio (summer 8am-8pm, closes 3pm in winter; €16 joint ticket with Iráklio Museum) – is the best place to start, despite a highly speculative, garish 1920s restoration by Arthur Evans and the Emile Gilliéron duo (father and…
The Acropolis with its rich history and archaeological significance has become the embodiment of all ancient Greek ideals. The archaeological finds of the Acropolis, its art and architecture, have influenced western culture for the past two millennia and even in a ruinous state, continue to guide aesthetics and ideas as a cultural compass from the past. With…
Acropolis, Athens (1987) Archaeological Site of Aigai (1996) Archaeological Site of Delphi (1987) Archaeological Site of Mystras (1989) Archaeological Site of Olympia (1989) Archaeological Site of Mycenae and Tiryns (1) Delos (1990) Historic Centre (Chora) with the Monastery of Saint John (1) Medieval City of Rhodes (1988) Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas…
What not to miss during your Holiday in Greece? How many answers could we find for this question? Although there are innumerable answers to this question, we have gathered in the list below the most popular attractions and things to do all over Greece and the islands. #1 Sunset of Santorini This is probably the most romantic spot in Greece. The sunset from the…
Paleá PerÃthia A Venetian-era village nestled in a hollow on the north slope of island summit Mt Pandokrátor, was abandoned from the 1960s onwards, resulting in a medieval time-capsule. The most noteworthy single monument is the 14th-century church of Agios Iákovos O Pérsis at the village approach. This was restored during 2013-14 under the supervision of the…
There are an incredible amount of reasons to go to Greece, just like there are an incredible amount of things to do once a traveler arrives there. Greece offers incredible scenery, both high up in the mountains, as well as down along the coast. Greece offers an exciting social scene with many great bars, dance clubs, and nightclubs in both the resort areas, as…
