Greece is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Greece!
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Archaeological Site of NemeaArchea Nemea, Nemea, Corinthia, Peloponnese
Although the Games, and the site of Nemea, became Panhellenic in 573 B.C., the physical remains from that early period are scattered and fragmentary. It is only after the Games return ca. 330 B.C. from Argos that we see clearly...
View MoreArchaeological Site of NicopolisNikopoli, Preveza, Preveza, Epirus
The ruins of Nicopolis, now known as Palaea Preveza ("Old Preveza"), lie about 5 km north of the town, on a small bay of the Gulf of Arta (Sinus Ambracius) at the narrowest part of the isthmus of the peninsula which separates...
View MoreArchaeological Site of OlympiaArchea Olimpia, Archea Olimpia, Elis, Peloponnese
The site of Olympia, built on the banks of the Alpheios river in the Peloponnese, was the location of the ancient Olympic Games beginning in 776 BC. In addition to numerous temples and sanctuaries, it contains the remains of several...
View MoreArchaeological Site of PhilippiKrinides, Kavala, Kavala, Eastern Macedonia
The remains of this walled city lie at the foot of an acropolis in the present-day region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, on the ancient route linking Europe and Asia, the Via Egnatia. Founded in 356 BC by the Macedonian King...
View MoreArchaeological Site of PythagoreionPythagoreio, Samos, Samos Island, North Aegean Islands
The Pythagoreion is the archaeological site of the ancient town of Samos in Samos, Greece. It is located in the area of the modern town of Pythagoreio, from which it has got its modern name.The archaeological site contains ancient...
View MoreArchaeological Site of TirynsTiryntha, Nafplio, Argolis, Peloponnese
ExcavationsThe Acropolis was first excavated by the German scholar Friedrich Thiersch in 1831. In 1876, Heinrich Schliemann considered the palace of Tiryns to be medieval so he came very close to destroying the remains to excavate...
View MoreArchelon - Sea Turtle Rescue CentreGlyfada, Glyfada, Athens, Central Greece
In 1994, ARCHELON in co-operation with the Municipality of Glyfada and the financial support of the Environmental Ministry set up one of the first Sea Turtle Rescue Centres in the Mediterranean. "Ο.Σ.Ε." the Greek Railway...
View MoreArcheological Site of MystrasMystras, Sparti, Laconia, Peloponnese
Long known as "the Wonder of the Morea", the remarkably well-preserved medieval city of Mystras played a central role in the final years of the Byzantine Empire. Built on a steep hill at the foot of Mount Taygetus, it was the...
View MoreAslan Pasha MosqueIoannina, Ioanniton, Ioannina, Epirus
The Aslan Pasha Mosque (Greek: τζαμί Ασλάν Πασά) is an Ottoman-built mosque in the city of Ioannina, Greece. The mosque was built in 1618 in the city's castle, replacing the Church of Saint John, which was torn...
View MoreAsterousia MountainsHeraklion, Crete
The Asterousia Mountains are a range in southern Crete separating the Messara Plain from the Libyan Sea. Evidence of ancient Cretan cultures have been found in excavations performed within sites contained in this range; moreover,...
View MoreAthanasakio Archaeological Museum of VolosVolos, Volos, Magnesia, Thessaly
The Archaeological Museum of Volos, also known as Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, is a museum located in Volos, Greece, that houses many exquisite finds from early 20th century and modern archaeological excavations...
View MoreBenaki Museum - Museum of Greek CultureAthens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece
The Benaki Museum is housed in a neoclassical mansion in the historic centre of Athens opposite the National Gardens. The Museum is a composite architectural group that resulted from successive additions. Its core was the 19th...
View MoreBenaki Museum - Toy MuseumPaleo Faliro, Paleo Faliro, Athens, Central Greece
The Maria Argyriadi donation is the core of the Department of Childhood, Toys and Games, which was founded in 1991.The collections include 20,000 toys, games and childhood items, from antiquity to 1970, originating not only from...
View MoreBourtzi of NafplioNafplio, Bourtzi Island, Peloponnese
The castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλι, Kasteli) is located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification...
View MoreBridge of ArtaArta, Arta, Arta, Epirus
The Bridge of Arta is a stone bridge that crosses the Arachthos river in the west of the city of Arta in Greece. It has been rebuilt many times over the centuries, starting with Roman or perhaps older foundations; the current...
View MoreByzantine BathThessaloniki Downtown, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
The Byzantine Bath of the Upper Town (Greek: Βυζαντινά Λουτρά Άνω Πόλης) in Thesaloniki is one of the few and best preserved of the Byzantine baths that have survived from the Byzantine period in Greece....
View MoreByzantine Museum of IoanninaIoannina, Ioanniton, Ioannina, Epirus
The Byzantine Museum of Ioannina is housed in one of the buildings of citadel (Its Kale) of Ioannina, the capital of the Epirus region in northwestern Greece. The central section was built in the 1960s and originally functioned...
View MoreCastle of AntiparosAntiparos Town, Antiparos, Antiparos Island, Cyclades
The architecture on the islands of the Aegean constitutes a phenomenon admired for its wealth and multiformity. Settlements that began to be built using simple means and humble intentions evolved into acclaimed works of art, with...
View MoreCastle of IoanninaIoannina, Ioanniton, Ioannina, Epirus
Ioannina is first definitely mentioned in a 1020 decree by the Byzantine emperor Basil II, but it clearly existed for several centuries before. Traditionally, the foundation and first fortification of the city have been placed...
View MoreCastle of MandrakiMandraki, Nisyros, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese
The Knights Hospitaller conquered the island in 1315 and built the crusader castle.
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