Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus – The stoa of Abaton or “Enkoimeterion” (incubation hall) was the place in which patients were cured, through the contact with the healing god Asklepios during the “enkoimesis” (incubation). This kind of healing was a mystery, so the scoa was an “abaton” (impenetrable), which means blocked for those who had […]
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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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Disneyland Paris Castle. The Sleeping Beauty Castle, the dragon under the castle, the inside of the castle and the final show. Disneyland Paris Castle It’s the central icon of Disneyland Paris and it’s the place where dreams come true. Don’t miss to see the drago under the castle. Under the castle there is “La Tanière
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The Lion Gate Mycenae – Not far from the Treasury of Atreus or Agamemnon’s Tomb, we find the ancient city of Mycenae. A very particular door guaranteed the entrance to the city: The Lion Gate Mycenae. To access the archaeological site of the city of Mycenae, the same ticket that you used if you visited
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Verbania Italy – Verbania is a beautiful town on the Lake Maggiore. It’s part of the cities of the Gulf Borromean where there are the 3 famous Borromean Islands: Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori. Verbania Pallanza Verbania Italy – Verbania is a city formed by smaller towns that a time where independent: Pallanza,
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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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Montmartre Paris – In the Northern part of Paris there’s the famous neighborhood of Montmartre, also known as the the painter’s neighborhood. Montmartre enjoys considerable fame thanks to the illustrious artists who lived here such as Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso. You should dedicate half a day to Montmartre Paris in order to enjoy the
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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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Video Italy Intra Lake Maggiore in winter: watch the following video! Related Videos: Lake Maggiore Stresa Isola Bella and Pescatori in winter Mottarone Stresa Lake Maggiore Video Italy Lake Maggiore Stresa Isola Bella and Pescatori by night
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Bellagio Italy Lake Como Winter. In a beautiful day we have visited Bellagio Lake Como. It’s still winter but the shining sun helps us to enjoy the day. Many hotels are closed but the restaurants are opened and we can really enjoy the food (see the pictures at italian food lake como bellagio). To see
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