The notions of culture and history are notions born in Greece since a few hundred years B.C. The most important monuments of human history stand in this European country and attract admirers from all around the world on a daily basis.

Whichever is your chosen destination, you will most definitely find yourself exploring the countless monuments scattered throughout Greece. Some of them have a worldwide reputation while few more are waiting to be discovered by the persistent pilgrims. Listed below you will find sites and monuments of particular interest as they stand out for their uniqueness and, also, for being part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites & Monuments:

Acropolis

One of the major monuments of antiquity, situated in the heart of Athens that was built in honor of Goddess Athena. You also can visit the Acropolis museum and admire many exhibits of the Parthenon.

Temple of Epicurean Apollo

The Temple of Epicurean Apollo in Arcadia Figaleia. The temple was built approximately in 420 BC – 400 AD by the architect of the Parthenon, Iktinos.

Vergina

The palaces and royal tombs of Vergina, northern Greece. There lies the family vaulted tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

Epidaurus

The historic city of Epidaurus is located in the district of Argolis, Peloponnese, and is widely known for the perfectly preserved Ancient Theatre, carefully built in order to provide the best quality of acoustics. Till nowadays, every summer the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus hosts a festival with theater plays based mostly on ancient tragedies or comedies.

Olympia

In ancient Olympia there is a sanctuary dedicated to God Zeus, the Father of Gods. The city of Elis, however, is particularly proud as it was the venue for the Olympic Games.

Delos

A small uninhabited island in the complex of Cycladic Islands, known as a holy island since it has been the birthplace of Gods Apollo and Artemis, according to tradition. Throughout the entire island you will have the chance to admire important masterpieces of antiquity.

Delphi

Another important ancient Greek city in which is believed to have operated the Delphic oracle, a major source of divination for the ancient Greeks. The museum near the archaeological site is a very interesting site which you should not miss.

No matter which city you end up visiting, you will most certainly discover something unprecedented. Each landscape seems like a painting, like a well retouched photo. It’s true that Greece is a small country and one probably expects to easily explore it…but then it can take you a lifetime to discover every well hidden treasure. And we can only promise that there are innumerable secret places and majestic landscapes for the seeker’s digest!

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