The wider region of Nemea is the largest viniculture zone of Greece. Produced here are the well-known wines with a…
The Isthmus of Corinth was a narrow strip of land that joined Central Greece to the Peloponnese, while the Corinth…
Mount Parnassus is one of the loftiest mountains of Greece (2,457m / 8,061 ft) and has been declared a national…
Messolonghi, the Holy City as it has been called, is identified as no other Greek city with the liberation struggle…
Delphi, lying in the foothills of Mount Parnassus, was the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and, for many centuries,…
The legendary battle between the Persians and the Greeks, under the leadership of the Spartan King Leonidas, took place at…
The monastery is among the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine art and architecture and is on the list of…
The Daphne monastery is protected by an impressive wall, fortified by towers and ramparts, with two entry gates. It is…
The Evros River is a natural border between Greece and Turkey. Its estuary in the Thracian Gulf forms the Evros…
Knossos is five kilometers southeast of Heraklion. According to tradition, it was the seat of King Minos and the capital…
The region of Heraklion is a premier cultural destination, with museums showcasing its history and art. Additionally, it offers breathtaking…
The regional unit of Chania is one of Crete’s most important ports and is perhaps Greece’s most beautiful city. It…
The capital of Greece, is among the oldest cities in the world. Also preserved in Athens are monuments of Rome…
Marathon is found on the northeast coast of Attica and looks out to the Aegean Sea. It is renowned for…
Cosmopolitan Spetses is close to the eastern shore of the Peloponnese. Most of the island is covered with pine trees…
Lavrio is a small town and a port in the southeastern part of Attica. It has been known since classical…
Mycenean civilization flourished in the Peloponnese during the Bronze Age, and more specifically from 1600 to 1100 BCE. Its center…
