PLACES OF INTEREST - Greece

Athens

With the Acropolis, capital city Athens has the most important classical monument in the Western world within its city limits, but there is more - you can visit the Roman Agora and, among other things, the Tower of the Winds. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2004 and 2017 | Places of Interest | City

Chania (Crete)

By far is the city of Chania the most beautiful and interesting place of the island of Crete. The most impressive are the city walls and the old Turkish city center with the beautiful bay and old harbor. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | City

Delphi

The oracle of Delphi is built on a beautiful spot on the foot of the slopes of the mountain Parnassos with a view of the bay of Corinth. It was here that many important and high rank people came to ask the Gods for help. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2004 | Travel Story | Sight

Heraklion and Knossos (Crete)

Near the capital Heraklion of the largest Greek island of Crete is also the largest archaeological attraction Knossos situated- this site was characterized by a grand Minoan palace and settlement which is now a big touristic sight. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | City and Sight

Meteora (Kalambaka)

The area around Meteora is known for its weird rock formations with monasteries built on top of them. Monks found a safe haven here and lived in the monasteries. The monasteries were also used in the James Bond film for you're eyes only. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2004 | Places of Interest | Sight

Nafplio and Epivadros

One of Greece's most beautiful cities is the former capital Nafplio located on the peninsula Peleponnesse. Nearby is one of the country's most preserved (Greek) building structures - the beautiful theater Epivadros. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | City and Sight

Olympia

Every four years, the place where the first (Greek) Olympic Games were held, is the scene of igniting the sacred flame. Discover the remains of Ancient Olympia located on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | Sight

Plakias and Preveli (Crete)

Plakias is a sweet little fishing village located in a romantic bay on the south side of Crete island. Nearby is the Preveli monastery that made its name during WW2 and very close is the beautiful palm garden including beach. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | Sights

Rhodes-city and Lindos (Rhodes Island)

The main attraction of the island is Rhodes city which is the largest inhabited medieval city in Europe. Others include the little town of Lindos with its Acropolis above the beautiful authentic Greek town and moonlike bay. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2017 | Places of Interest | Island

Thessaloniki

The second city of Greece is home to a variety of sights; there are a number of interesting museums, but also buildings, churches, mosques and (Roman) archaeological sites. Also Thessaloniki can function as a good transport hub. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2015 | Places of Interest | City

Vergina and Pella

Vergina and Pella are two very special archaeological sites in the North of Greece - where Vergina is the place where King Philip of Macedonia is buried (father of Alexander) is Pella the birthplace of son Alexander the Great. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2015 | Travel Story | Sights

Zagoria (Monodendri)

The region of Zagoria consists of about 45 villages and has, besides a characteristic architecture with houses made of stones from the region and the typical arch bridges also a beautiful nature with deep valleys and forest. Read more >>>

Greece | Travel 2004 | Places of Interest | Sight and Region