The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the finest and largest archaeological museums of Greece. Founded at the end of the 19th century its primary role was to house the vast collection of the most important antiquities discovered across Greece, while preserving their historical and cultural value. The...
Greek history spans over centuries as findings of excavations show that the first settlement in Ancient Greece dates from the Palaeolithic era (11,000-3,000 BC). In the 8th century BC, the civilization of Ancient Greece appeared in the light of world history. Throughout the ages, the Greeks have been building and...
Castles are huge protective buildings that are magnificent to look at and used to protect the people who lived there – usually kings or important public figures. They are usually surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Fascinating Castles of Greece There are about 800 castles scattered around Greece and some of...
There are the remains of many ancient Roman and Greek theaters found around the Mediterranean. The ancient theaters of Greece were large, open-air structures and most of them were built on the slopes of hills. Some of them were enormous and could hold more than 18 000 spectators. The way...
Who doesn’t love the romance of a lighthouse shrouded in mist as it stands guard on a rocky cliff? The lighthouses of Greece have illuminated and safety guided thousands of captains and their crew on treacherous seas. The lighthouses have been a beacon of light and hope to beleaguered sailors...
History lovers are attracted to Delphi because it’s an ancient town, and that’s just for starters. It was first inhabited in late Mycenaean times as far back as the 15th century BC. It’s the seat of the most important Greek temple and oracle of Apollo. It is most intriguing to...
