Introduction If you’re like most people, you probably have a few preconceived notions about Greek food. You might think of dishes like moussaka, Greek salad, spanakopita, and baklava – all of which are delicious but relatively standard fare. However, Greece is home to some truly unique culinary creations that you definitely need to try while …
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Introduction So, what are the top things to see at the Acropolis Museum? Ever since the museum was completed in 2009, it has become the most popular of all the museums in Athens, Greece. It is probably the most visited of all the museums in Greece, with around 2 million visiting each year. The museum …
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Introduction If you are looking for the top free things to do in Athens, Greece, then the Arch of Hadrian should be top of your list. In this post, I will tell you everything you need to know about the Arch of Hadrian to make your visit as memorable as possible. As well as explaining …
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Introduction Athens: There are so many things to do. But did you know Athens is home to an ancient temple that is not only bigger than the Parthenon but also the biggest temple in Greece? In this post, I will tell you everything you need to know about the Temple of Olympian Zeus. I’ll explain …
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You won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for some of the most beautiful churches in Athens. There are so many fantastic options to choose from, many of which are within easy walking distance. Whether you’re interested in classical antiquity or more recent history, these churches (and a cathedral) in Athens offer a little something for …
Introduction About 2,500 years ago, Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Ancient Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians. But did you know the Ancient Greeks were also responsible for many inventions we still use today? You may not know how much of …
Did you know that in the middle of the city of Athens is the best preserved ancient temple in the world? It’s almost perfectly preserved and makes the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens look like a building site. Where is the Temple of Hephaestus The temple of Hephaestus is situated in the Ancient Agora …
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For most people, Greece is the perfect blend of idyllic stretches of golden sand lapped by clear-blue water, explorable Ancient sites, world-class museums, bars and tavernas. But, of course, there’s more to Greece than the perfect holiday, and one of the things I found over the years is the number of fun and interesting facts about Greece …
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Rhodes is the largest of the 165 islands in the Dodecanese in the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the coast of Turkey. The island has a rich history and was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Colossus of Rhodes. Today, Rhodes’ Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It …
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There are so many fantastic and beautiful things to do in Greece. From world-class ancient sites and museums to hills and mountains covered in history. But, visitors often miss out on the fantastic monasteries in Greece. If you’re looking for different things to do in Greece, then here’s my personal choice of some of the most stunning monasteries in Greece you …
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