Ultimate guide Crete things to do + Top beaches Crete Elafonisi beaches included – Crete is a magnificent island not only for its beaches and sea, but also for its cities, its history, its food and the hospitality of its inhabitants. Crete is a vast island and you probably won’t be able to see it all […]
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Nestled in the heart of the Peloponnese, the ruins of Sparta stand as a testament to a civilization that once thrived with unmatched prowess and discipline. Known for its formidable warriors and unique societal structure, ancient Sparta continues to captivate the imagination of historians and travelers alike. As we delve into the remnants of this
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Who destroyed the Parthenon? – When you visit the Parthenon for the first time you may feel disappointed because it doesn’t be well preserved. This is especially true if you don’t know all the things that has happend to the Parthenon. The temple has endured many vicissitudes. Not only the time has ruined the Parthenon
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The Remarkable and Ancient Epidaurus Theater – For many peoples, the main reason to visit the Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is the Epidaurus Theater. The Epidaurus Theater is the best-preserved monument in the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Video of the Epidaurus Theater Before continuing to read this post, watch the following
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Ancient Corinth is a very good day trip from Athens. From Athens it takes about 1 hour and 15 minuted by car. Ancient Corinth is worthy of a visit for several reasons. Firstly it’s very interesting in trying to understand the life in the this rich city. It was a very multicultural city because of
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Greece Mycenae. Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon. The Tholos or ‘Beehive’ tomb dubbed the ‘Treasury of Atreus’ or the Tomb of Agamemnon is one of the most splendid monuments of Mycenaen architecture. Let’s see something about it so you can appreciate more your visit. Description This tomb is incredibly large and what
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Athens Acropolis – Are you going to visit the Acropolis of Athens? The Acropolis of Athens is very famous for its Authentic Ancient Greek Temples. In order to appreciate more your visit it’s useful to read this post to have more information about the ancient Greek Temples in the Acropolis. The Erechtheion: ancient Greek Temple
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Yes, it is. You can visit the Parthenon when you visit the Acropolis. How much does it cost to visit the Parthenon in Greece? When you by the ticket you pay not only for the Parthenon but for all the Acropolis. The entrance ticket is 20 euros but during the winter season between the 1st
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Who was the Parthenon built for? The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. Who built it and why? The ancient fortifications, buildings and statues on the Acropolis were destroyed during the Persian occupation of 480 BC. After that period the acropolis ceases to be a fortress. After
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Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special for 3 main reasons: what it symbolized how it was built the many fine works of Art What the Partheon symbolized Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special because first of all is the symbol of
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