The Agora was the center of Athenian democracy, the site of the city's most important political events, and a place where both Pericles and Socrates walked. Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient Agora, the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, located at the foot of the Acropolis, in a site of outstanding natural beauty.
Greece is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The country consists of nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of approximately 10.7 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki.
The Aigai archaeological site is a World Heritage site and a place of outstanding natural beauty. The Aigai site includes the Multi-Century Museum, palaces, city, castles and surrounding areas built by the ancient Macedonian kingdom at Aigai.
The Temple of Hephaestus, the god of blacksmithing, is a well-preserved Greek temple built in 449 BC by Iktinos as a dedication to Hephaestus; it still stands almost intact today. It is a Doric temple with surrounding porticoes, located northwest of the Athenian Agora, atop the Agoraios Kolonos hill.
Areopagus is a barren marble hill situated opposite the entrance to the Acropolis. Its ancient marble steps can be slippery, especially in the rain. Near the foot of the steps is a bronze stela inscribed with the Greek text of Paul's sermon. From the top of the hill, there are stunning views of the Acropolis.
The Temple of Apollo is an ancient Greek temple in Naxos dedicated to Apollo. It was built in the 6th century BC by the tyrant Lygdamis. It is located on the islet of Palatia at the northern end of the port of Naxos. The temple is 59m long and 28m wide, with the entrance located on the west side of Naxos – an unusual feature for an Ionian-style temple.
Miaouli Square is a square in the city of Ermoupolis, Syros Island, Greece. It is the historic square of Syros with architectural wonders blending into the poetic landscape of the 19th century, with buildings that testify to the existence of a great civilization.
Acheron Springs is a hidden gem. Its natural beauty attracts visitors from all over the world. It is also a destination with many organized activities for both adults and children such as rafting, kayaking, canyoning, sailing, archery and horse riding.
The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal in Greece that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and "separates" the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of the Greek mainland. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks.
Epirus lies in northwestern Greece Greece, between the Pindos mountain range and the Ionian Sea. The region has a population of 319,991 in 2021. Greek Epirus, like the region as a whole, is rugged and mountainous. The region's highest spot is Mount Smolikas, at an altitude of 2,637 metres (8,652 ft) above sea level.
Attica is a historical region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, which consists of the city of Athens, the capital of Greece and the core city of the metropolitan area, as well as its surrounding suburban cities and towns. Attica is a peninsula projecting into the Aegean Sea, bordering on Boeotia to the north and Megaris to the west.
One of the oldest monasteries in Attica is the Monastery of Saint Kaisariani. It is an ancient Eastern Orthodox monastery located on the hillside north of Mount Hymettus, offering breathtaking views of Athens and a peaceful atmosphere among the trees.
Salamis Island is the largest Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, about two kilometres from the coast of Athens' port of Piraeus and about 16 km (8+1⁄2 nmi) west of Athens center. Its population was 37,220 in 2021. The chief city, Salamina, lies in the west-facing core of the crescent on Salamis Bay, which opens into the Saronic Gulf.
Thessaly is a traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece, comprising most of the ancient region of the same name. Its population was 688,255 in 2021. Thessaly is a blessed land that generously births and produces, a destination that nourishes both body and soul.
Residents and visitors can enjoy a walk or a run along the Waterfront of Thessaloniki, which is about five kilometers in length, from the Concert Hall to the port. The waterfront is linear and relatively limited in width, giving it the characteristics of a narrow beachfront.
Hydra, or Ydra or Idra and in antiquity Hydrea, is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Myrtoan Sea and the Argolic Gulf. It is separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water. In ancient times, the island was known as Hydrea, a reference to the natural springs on the island. Its population was 2,070 in 2021.
The Saronic Islands or Argo-Saronic Islands is an archipelago in Greece, named after the Saronic Gulf in which they are located, just off the Greek mainland. The main inhabited islands of this group are Salamis, Aegina, Agistri, and Poros. The islands of Hydra and Dokos, which lie off the northeast tip of the Peloponnese are sometimes included as part of the Saronic Islands.
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the largest museums in Greece and the central museum of northern Greece. All visitors are welcome to experience its unique collections of ancient artefacts as well as its rich and extrovert cultural activities.
The Corinth Canal is a man-made waterway located in Greece, which connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the mainland of Greece.
The Rodopi Mountain Range National Park in Greece, also known as the Rhodopes National Park, is a vast and biodiverse area located in northern Greece along the border with Bulgaria. This protected area is part of the larger Rhodope Mountains, known for their rich ecosystems, cultural significance, and stunning landscapes.
