A city that has been called ‘The cradle of civilisation’, Athens is not only the capital, but the largest city of Greece. Full of history, with a lively restaurant and bar scene, this is one of the most visited places on earth; but how well do you really know this city? Take a look at some of these truly fascinating facts about Athens to get all geeky about Greece…
The official name of Greece is the Hellenic Republic. Greece is located in southeast Europe, close to both Africa and Asia. In 2011 the population of Greece was around 11 million. The capital and largest city in Greece is Athens. Other major cities include Thessaloniki, Patras and Heraklion. Around two thirds of the Greek population live in urban areas. Greek…
Greece, the English name for the Hellenic Republic, derives from an ancient Latin word for that area. Hellenic derives from the word ancient Greeks used to refer themselves, while Romeic comes from the medieval or Byzantine Greek term. Although Romeic was the most common self-designation early in the nineteenth century, it has declined in favor of Hellenic…
Versions in عربي (Arabic); Français (French); Deutsch (German); ελληνικά (Greek); and Español (Spanish) Greece is once again in the headlines as discussions for the second review of its European Stability Mechanism (ESM) program are gaining pace. Unfortunately, the discussions have also spurred some misinformation about the role and the views of the IMF. Above…
Majestic snowcapped mountains with unique caves, fertile plateaus and canyons leading to secret beaches, small valleys with lush green olive groves, hills with castles and whitewashed chapels hanging on the cliffs, dense forests and arid shrublands with thyme, lakes and rivers with waterfalls, secluded villages and cosmopolitan cities, countless archaeological…
Greece remains embroiled in a deep financial crisis. European Union leaders plan to meet Sunday in an emergency summit to decide what to do. Athens is under pressure to come up with a spending plan that will satisfy the EU - and the Greek citizens who on Sunday voted down harsh economic cutbacks. How is all this affecting tourism? It s too soon to say. But veteran…
In Greece, the flag has two names -Η Γαλανόλευκη or Η Κυανόλευκη – translated as “The Blue and White” or “The Azure and White” in English. To the Greek people, however, this is more than just the official state flag. It’s a symbol of their national pride and of how far they’ve truly come since the Ottoman Occupation of Greece officially ended. What the Greek…
Choosing souvenirs to take back home is not a difficult task if you holiday in Greece. There are thousands of little things to buy for your family and friends, and also thousands of shops in almost every corner. Here are some suggestions on best things to buy in Greece in order to take them home. Souvenirs There are souvenir shops in almost all islands. Wherever…
Festivals in ancient Greece and Rome were important periods of time during which people performed “activities that are most often thought of as communications with the superhuman world.” Marked by a variety of unique cultural rituals and traditions, festival days stood in stark contrast to ordinary life in ancient Greece and Rome. Processions, sacrifices, athletic…
New York.- The non-profit company “Apostolis Berdebes”, producer of documentaries on the history of Greeks in America, proudly announces the NY premiere of the award winning documentary “Ludlow, Greek Americans in the Colorado Coal War”, a 2016 production directed by Leonidas Vardaros. “LUDLOW” tells the story of Greek immigrants who found themselves in distant…
Where is Greece? The official geographic coordinates of Greece (latitude and longitude) are 39 00 N, 22 00 E. Greece is considered to be part of Southern Europe; it is also included as a Western European nation and part of the Baltics as well. It has served as a crossroads between many cultures for thousands of years. Basic Maps of Greece You may also want to…
Periods Historians often divide up the history of Ancient Greece into three periods: Archaic Period - This period ran from the start of Greek civilization in 800 BC to the introduction of Democracy in 508 BC. This period included the start of the Olympic Games and Homer s writing of the Odyssey and the Illiad. Classical Period - This is the time that most of…
Supporting pillars in female form hold up the Erechtheoin porch in Athens. Courtesy MacGillivray Freeman Films The “golden age” of Greece lasted for little more than a century but it laid the foundations of western civilization. The age began with the unlikely defeat of a vast Persian army by badly outnumbered Greeks and it ended with an inglorious and lengthy…
Greece is bordered to the east by the , to the south by the , and to the west by the . Only to the north and northeast does it have land borders (totaling some 735 miles [1, 180 km]), with, from west to east, , the Republic of ( see ), , and . The Greek landscape is conspicuous not only for its rugged beauty but also for its complexity and variety. Three elements…
Since we love exploring as much as you do, here is the next interesting list we made for you: 10 Crazy Facts about Greece . Maybe you want to go there for a holiday, or you’re interested in knowing more about this beautiful country. This is the place where democracy was born, a place with great history and mythology, a place where many philosophers and big academic…
When you live in Greece you are reminded everyday of the history of this land. Not only by the ancient temples and ruins scattered all over the country, but by almost all aspects of the culture here; language, music, art and of course the food. A few years ago, I was asked to give a presentation about the continuity of Greek cuisine from antiquity to the present…
D Agostino was shot overlooking the caldera of Santorini, with the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Paleo Kameni visible below and the partial crescent island of Thirassia in the distance. From the angle, it looks like the balcony we see in the film is located in Imerovigli, between Fira and Oia. Some scenes were shot beachside on the cliffs below. The script…
