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Relief map of Greece
Maps of major cities in Greece
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Greece
Extreme tourism in Greece
Athens
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Amazing Athens has long been synonymous with bright ancient culture. Founded in 1400 BC, this Greek city has being improving for over 3,500 years. It has to endure a lot of important events, periods of decline and prosperity. Travelers associate Athens with unique ancient monuments, beautiful myths of ancient Greece and the names of prominent philosophers. The culture of this ancient city is extremely interesting and original. Currently, the city has more than 200 museums and galleries introducing history and culture to visitors. The most visited among them are the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum showing guests of the city the collection of priceless archaeological finds. The modern capital of Greece is the cradle of a great civilization; ruins of beautiful … Read all
Dionysiou monastery
From the series “The Most Remote Monasteries and Temples in the World”
Monasteries of Mount Athos are prominent landmarks of world importance. One of the most famous is Dionysiou monastery. It was founded in the 14th century on top of a steep and incredibly narrow cliff of about 80 meters height. The founder of the monastery was Dionysius the Reverent, who had started to collect funds for the construction of the monastery and has received support from the Emperor Alexius III Comnenus. Unfortunately, the pristine building failed to survive to the present day, as it was completely destroyed by fire in 1535. The monastery was completely rebuilt only a hundred years later. Today, it stores hundreds of ancient manuscripts and books. Currently 50 monks reside in the monastery. Code Dionysus, the unique manuscript, whose age is more than 1100 years, is stored … Read all
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Traditions and festivals in Greece
Athens
Athens is the great city with a unique spirit that cannot be confused with any other. There is no person in the world who will not be acquainted with its numerous legends, myths, and ancient mysterious places that can be spotted all over the country. Athens is also the place where a lot of cultural festivals and celebrations organized here, are impregnated with special atmosphere and spirit of ancient Hellenic mythology. One of the most spectacular art festivals in the summertime calendar is … Read more 
Naxos
The island of Naxos is one of the most interesting and distinctive regions of Greece. It is interesting not only for the variety of historical sights and natural beauties but also for its cultural traditions. A lot of holidays are held on the island throughout the year. Some festivals have been celebrated by locals for more than a hundred years. Naxos is an island of volcanic origin, one of its main values is fertile soil. A lot of fruits and vegetables are grown here, and the real pride of the … Read more
Rethymno
Each year the city of Rethymno turns into a heart of a bright carnival. The celebration of the carnival falls within the first part of February and lasts till the end of the month. The main feature of the carnival is its original interactive entertaining program. The festival features various exhibitions, concerts, dramatic performances and captivating games being a great fun as for kids so for adults. An established place of holding various exhibitions is the EOMMEX center, every day it offers … Read more
Mykonos City
Mykonos has recently become one of the most tolerant resorts for LGBT persons. Here, they can not only vacation in a comfortable atmosphere, but also enjoy various entertainments. During the year, a lot of themed LGBT festivals are held. Every year, they are visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the main LGBT festivals is XLSIOR that is annually held in August. During it, fiery parties and open-air discos are organized on picturesque beaches. Besides, a lot of beauty … Read more
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki holds annually various holidays and festivals. Original country holidays will be of great pleasure for eager dancing fans, gastronomy tourism enthusiasts and modern cinema art admirers. In the middle of December the resort is visited by latina dancing fans as the Salsa Cubana festival falls exactly within this period. The Afro Cuban Dancing festival is an all-comers’ dancing competition in which all the festival participants can take part. The guests of the festivals will enjoy … Read more
Agios Nikolaos
If you are planning to visit sunny Agios-Nikolaos in April, be sure to celebrate with local the most religious and anticipated event - Orthodox Easter in Greece. During the Holy Week, you will enjoy various entertainments, magnificent religious rituals, and processions every day. On Good Friday, the streets of Agios-Nikolaos are decorated with flowers for the Epitaph procession. And Saturday is dedicated to the reconstruction of biblical scenes. On the night of Bright Sunday, the local people … Read more
Kos
One of the island's holidays is dedicated to the "Father of Medicine". The most interesting events are organized in the capital of the island. The open-air festival's program includes not only musical and dance performances but also art exhibitions and theatrical shows recreating scenes from the life of Hippocrates. During the festival, thematic excursions are organized to the Tree of Hippocrates - if what is said is true, it was here that the Father of Medicine taught his successors. The … Read more
Heraklion
Heraklion can always offer many interesting activities to its guests. Not only an acquaintance with the national culture, sightseeing, and active recreation can impress guests of the city but also amazing festivals. For example, the Summer Festival of Arts is one of the most popular events that travelers enjoy visiting. This festival starts at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of September. During the event, different landmarks of the city (Ἱερός Καθεδρικός Ναός … Read more
