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Passing by ancient Isthmia
Ancient Isthmia is located at the famous Corinth Canal; modern Isthmia lies either side of the Corinth canal and the Saronic Gulf entrance to the canal and is the usual place to stop when passing by Isthmia and the Canal. To the south of the modern settlement you can see a hillock alongside of the [...]
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The Charioteer of Delphi
The Charioteer of Delphi is one of the most distinctive and renowned Greek statues, one of the best preserved examples of the classical art that follows the “Severe” art style. The charioteer of Delphi is the most famous exhibit located in the museum of Delphi. It was unearthed in 1896, as part of the offering [...]
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The Lion's Gate of Mycenae
The Lion’s Gate of Mycenae marks the entrance to the citadel of Mycenae. It is the northwestern entrance to the citadel which was discovered by Schliemann and brought to light after many years of excavations. The triangular stone above the gate depicts 2 heraldic lions facing each other. It is thought that the lions had [...]
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Attending the Greek Festival in Epidavros
The festival in the Epidavros theater, also known as Greek festival of Drama theater, takes place in Epidavros every July and August. Most of the productions in Epidavros are theatrical plays, ancient tragedies by Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus, or comedies by Aristophanes. There are also some English productions, theatrical plays from the international drama literature. In [...]
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View from Palamidi Fortress in Nafplion
When in Nafplion, you should definitely go up the hill to enjoy the stunning view from Palamidi Fortress to Nafplion city and the Argolic Gulf. Whether you are simply a romantic soul, or a photographer who wants to take some splendid pictures of Nafplion, Palamidi is your best choice. The Fortress of Palamidi sits above [...]
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Visiting the Byzantine Fort of Mystras
The ethereal Mystras, with its abandoned stone and gold fortresses, churches and monasteries is eerie and impressive. Mystras is a fortified town in Laconia close to Sparta. The scent of herbs and wildflowers permeates the air, while the olive trees blend harmoniously with the ruins and stones. Mystras was an intellectual and cultural center where [...]
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Climbing to the Monastery of Great Meteoron
Climbing to the Monastery of Great Meteoron is definitely something you should do if you find yourself in Meteora. Great Meteoron or Megalo Meteoro in Greek is the church of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration). It was founded by St Athanasios, a monk from Athos, and was built with huge stones on the highest rock of the [...]
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A stroll in Nafplion
Taking a stroll in Nafplion, wandering around the town you will soon come to realize that Nafplion is a very picturesque and merely beautiful town in the Peloponnese, virtually designed for strolling. To get your bearings you should probably start climbing up the hill to get to Palamidi, the elegant Venetian fortress that is something [...]
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A visit to Kalambaka at Meteora
A tour to Meteora is not complete without a visit to Kalambaka, a small modern town situated in Trikala Prefecture in central Greece, 352km away from Athens and 237 km from Thessaloniki. Although Kalambaka is a lovely town itself, the dramatic backdrop of the suspended rocks of Meteora overshadows even the most picturesque spots of the [...]
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Visit Bourtzi in Nafplion
If you find yourself in Nafplion, whether on your own, or on a tour to the Peloponnese, you should definitely visit Bourtzi, the pocket size fortress of the city. History of Bourtzi Bourtzi was built in 1471 by Antonio Gambello, a Venetian, asa a single castle on the small island of St Theodore, located just [...]
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The ancient theater of Epidavros
Epidavros Theater is one of the most important open theaters in the world. It boasts the best acoustics and has been standing for more than 4,500 years. The sanctuary of Asclepios remains renowned all over the world for one main reason: the ancient theater of Epidavros, the best preserved Greek theater in the world. The [...]
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The acoustics of the Epidavros Theatre
It is said that the acoustics of the Epidavros Theatre is so good that you can actually hear a pin drop even if there are almost 10,000 people in it. Exaggeration? Maybe.. However, if you find yourself in Epidavros during a tour to the Peloponnese, you should probably try the trick with the match at [...]
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Greek taverna at Katakolon
If you visit Katakolon, whether on a cruise ship or a Katakolon taxi tour to Ancient Olympia, you will definitely sit at one of the lovely waterfront Greek tavernas and restaurants at Katakolon. This picture actually needs no description, no comments. The relaxing and hospitable atmosphere of the Katakolon waterfront is ideal for a tourist [...]
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Tour to Olympia and Kourouta beach near Katakolon
An alternative to the popular tour from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia is the tour to Olympia and Kourouta beach near Katakolon, which gives tourists and visitors the chance to combine the best of what the area has to offer: an insight to the great Greek culture and the spirit of the Olympic Games, as well [...]
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Visiting Greece - A video about Greece
This is a video about Greece created by the National Tourism Organization of Greece. A video full of images and flavors of the country that invite all tourists to experience a unique time in the islands or the mainland of Greece. Indeed, with over 100 fully inhabited islands (and many more waiting to be inhabited), [...]