Posted on March 14, 2011 by Cycladia
The Medieval side of Messinia
Messinia was chosen as one of the top 20 best destinations in the world for 2011, by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. That’s pretty impressive!
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Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cycladia
Comparing Mykonos with Monaco is not just a coincidence.
Through the years Mykonos has become the ultimate travel destination not only for Greek celebrities but for the International Jet set as well.
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Posted on February 28, 2011 by Cycladia
Easter is the biggest religious holiday in Greece. The Greek Orthodox Easter is different than the Catholic one and is usually celebrated at a different date. The lent period starts right after Ash Monday and lasts for 40 days, until Holy Saturday.
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Posted on February 23, 2011 by Cycladia
Carnival in Greece
The concept of Carnival in Greece goes way back in time.It’s something more than “dressing up”, “trick or treat” and “make-believe”, like it’s customary in other countries of the world.
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Posted on February 21, 2011 by Cycladia
Dimitris Pikionis 1887- 1968
Benaki Museum is hosting a new great exhibition, dedicated to Dimitri Pikionis, a major Greek architect.
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Posted on February 18, 2011 by Cycladia
Video of the Official Greek Tourism Organisation
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Posted on February 14, 2011 by Cycladia
Santorini represents today, the preferred and most acclaimed wedding destination worldwide. With its world famous sunset, the Caldera awe-inspiring romance and the unique picturesque character of its villages, the Cycladic Island of Santorini welcomes each year the most sensational and memorable wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
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Posted on February 7, 2011 by Cycladia
Posted on February 3, 2011 by Cycladia
The history of chocolate has begun centuries ago. Pavlidis Bitter Chocolate, one of Greece’s favorite and older chocolate brands celebrates 150 years anniversary since its first introduction to the Greek market, in a chocolate museum created for this special occasion.
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Posted on January 31, 2011 by Cycladia
Unique aesthetics. Extraordinary architecture. Famous masterpieces of a glorious era. The new Acropolis Museum is the latest jewel of the city of Athens and one of the highest-profile cultural projects in Europe in this decade. It sits under the shadow of the sacred rock and the ever blue Attica sky, enjoying the magical view of the Parthenon.
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Posted on January 24, 2011 by Cycladia
Greece’s rare topogeography includes numerous high altitude mountains, evergreen plains, impressive gorges, wild rivers, amazing beaches, plateaus and about 2.500 islands; not to mention ancient monuments, old churches, archeological sites, as well other places of special historical and cultural importance and interest.
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Posted on January 18, 2011 by Cycladia
Posted on January 10, 2011 by Cycladia
Ski Holidays in Greece
Everyone knows that Greece is the ideal summer holidays destination. Wildly beautiful islands, long sandy beaches, emerald, crystal clear waters, delicious local cuisine, warm hospitality and vigorous nightlife. However, what most people don’t know is that Greece is also a wonderful winter destination.
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Cycladia
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