13 Reasons to Visit Konitsa, Epirus

Epirus is a land blessed with astonishing diversity, remarkable nature, dense mountain peaks and some of the most charming stone villages and arched bridges a traveler will come across, while journeying through mainland Greece. Every great travel story begins with escaping the crowds, and following the paths less traveled, -...

National Archaeological Museum of Athens Visitors Guide

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...

The Best Day Trips from Athens

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...

The Fascinating Castles of Greece

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...

Ancient Theaters of Greece

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...

Discover the Lighthouses of Greece

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...

Delphi — the centre of the world with Picture-Perfect Views

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...

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