Ultimate guide Crete things to do + Top 7 beaches Crete Elafonisi beaches included
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Ultimate guide Crete things to do + Top 7 beaches Crete Elafonisi beaches included

Ultimate guide Crete things to do + Top beaches Crete Elafonisi beaches included – Crete is a magnificent island not only for its beaches and sea, but also for its cities, its history, its food and the hospitality of its inhabitants. Crete is a vast island and you probably won’t be able to see it all…

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The Unforgettable Ancient Sparta. Are still there ruins of Sparta?

The Unforgettable Ancient Sparta. Are still there ruins of Sparta? – The history of Ancient Sparta is very famous but we may wonder: are there still ruins of Sparta? Yes, there are. To find the answer, we visited the ruins of Sparta. What can you visit and what is still visible of Ancient Sparta? In…

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The Remarkable and Ancient Epidaurus Theater

The Remarkable and Ancient Epidaurus Theater – For many peoples, the main reason to visit the Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is the Epidaurus Theater. The Epidaurus Theater is the best-preserved monument in the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Video of the Epidaurus Theater Before continuing to read this post, watch the following…

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Ancient Corinth: exciting day trips from Athens

Ancient Corinth is a very good day trip from Athens. From Athens it takes about 1 hour and 15 minuted by car. Ancient Corinth is worthy of a visit for several reasons. Firstly it’s very interesting in trying to understand the life in the this rich city. It was a very multicultural city because of…

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Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon

Greece Mycenae. Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon. The Tholos or ‘Beehive’ tomb dubbed the ‘Treasury of Atreus’ or the Tomb of Agamemnon is one of the most splendid monuments of Mycenaen architecture. Let’s see something about it so you can appreciate more your visit. Description This tomb is incredibly large and what…

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Is the Parthenon open to the public? How much is it?

Yes, it is. You can visit the Parthenon when you visit the Acropolis. How much does it cost to visit the Parthenon in Greece? When you by the ticket you pay not only for the Parthenon but for all the Acropolis. The entrance ticket is 20 euros but during the winter season between the 1st…

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Who was the Parthenon built for? Who built it and why?

Who was the Parthenon built for? The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. Who built it and why? The ancient fortifications, buildings and statues on the Acropolis were destroyed during the Persian occupation of 480 BC. After that period the acropolis ceases to be a fortress. After…

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Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? 3 reasons

Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special for 3 main reasons: what it symbolized how it was built the many fine works of Art What the Partheon symbolized Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special because first of all is the symbol of…

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Monastiraki Athens: history, food and shopping

Monastiraki is one of the most characteristics areas in Athens. Athens is an European city but for more than one aspect it doesn’t look as all the other european cities. The first time you visit Monastiraki you may wonder if you are in the right country or maybe you are in north africa or in…