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 Athens
Athens, a city rich in History and tradition got ready to welcome the world. The birthplace of
Socrates and Plato, home of philosophy and
cradle of Democracy had the honour and responsibility,
for the second time in modern History,
to host the Olympic Games. Next to its
timeless monuments like the Parthenon, the
Agora and the Panathinaiko Stadium,
Athens has built a modern infrastructure of
great architectural and technological value.
The city transformed its image to a modern,
friendly place
for Athenians and Visitors alike. Athens is a place that should
be on your ìmust seeî list. Although Athens has magnificent
attractions, it is, also, a large, heavily populated, polluted, and
relatively unfriendly metropolis.
Athens has a lot to see and do: we recommend that you get to
it and, then, head for the Islands or the countryside where the
Greeks seem to be somewhat friendlier. To most tourists, Athens
connotes an image of the Acropolis with the proud
Parthenon beckoning us to come and sample three millennia
of history. The National Archaeological
Museum of Athens is another showstopper.
Other Attractions: The Acropolis of Athens , The Parthenon., The Erechtheion , The Temple
of Athena Nike, The Propylaea
 Peloponnese
The Peloponnese is considered to be
one of the most representational regions of the
country as far as natural beauty, archaeological
findings and the Greek historical background
are concerned. The particularly picturesque
Peloponnese, pulsing with numerous spots of
multifarious interest, is regarded as one of
the most appealing districts of Greece,
attracting innumerable visitors all year round.
The district of the Peloponnese, situated on the southwestern part of continental Greece,
comprises of seven non - identical prefectures, which are all ideal destinations for your
summer or winter vacations. Argolida, Arcadia, Achaia, Elia, Corinth, Laconia and Messinia,
throbbing with cosmic towns, scenic villages, archaeological sites and natural spots, shall
definitely be the supreme escapade from your everyday routine.
Other Attractions: Cornitha , Tripoli , Sparti , Kalamata , Olympia , Nafplio, Hydra
Central Greece
Central Greece is a landscape both physically and
historically dramatic and has been the setting for many heroic
struggles, both mythical and moral. With its rugged mountains
and fertile valleys it promises the adventurous travelers rich
rewards. Meteora is an area in Thessaly (Central Greece)
and Kalampaka is the city underthe rock towers of Meteora.
The thing that makes Meteora so special is the monasteries
on the top of the rock towers. The monasteries, the amound of
peaks to climb and the paths for hiking
brings in Meteora the whole year by many tourists.
 Macedonia
Macedonia is the second largest prefecture
in Greece and its capital, Thessaloniki is the
second largest city in Greece. Thessaloniki, which
is one of the few Greek cities to have experienced
constant cultural development, has continuously
played a significant role in both Greek and world
history. The beautiful Prespa lakes are one of
Europes most important bird sanctuaries and
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.The city of Kastoria on lake Orestiada is
concidered to be Greeceís most beautiful city by the Greeks themselves. The Halkidiki
Peninsula with its three prongs of Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos run from crowded
tourist resorts to beautiful remote beaches all the way to simple monasticism. |
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