Places To Visit In Greece

One of the greatest architectural contributions by the Greek can be found in the Acropolis of Athens. Located at the height of 150 m above the sea level, the Acropolis of Athens is the ancient Greek Citadel built high above the city of Athens on the rocky outcrop. As a direct reference to the placement of the citadel, Acrop...

The Parthenon is the crown jewel of the Acropolis of Athens and a testament to the prosperity of ancient Athens. Dedicated to Goddess Athena after whom the city is named, Parthenon has been the centre of the history of this city and has seen countless battles and owners staking claim to this magnificent monument built on to...

The temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal temple right at the centre of Athens dedicated to Zeus, the king of Olympian gods in Greek mythology. The temple was commissioned by Peisistratus in the 6th century BC, but the construction was halted due to lack of funds. The temple saw multiple starts and pauses by various rulers ...

The Erechtheion temple is an ancient Greek temple in the ancient Citadel of Acropolis built during the 5th century BC dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. The Erechtheion temple was commissioned by Pericles during the golden age of the city of Athens after the Persians were defeated. The temple was designed to house the w...

The temple of Hephaestus earlier known as Theseion is a temple dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire, sculptors, metallurgy, blacksmith, craftsmen and everything encompassing creation and art in Greek mythology. The temple was earlier attributed to Athenian hero Theseus, but later the inscriptions in the temple confirmed...

Built at the base of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a hub of theatre experience in Athens. The fully restored site has a sitting capacity of 5000 people and has been hosting theatrical performances, musical concerts, orchestra performances and even operas. The open-air theatre has captivated the modern popul...

A visit to the White Tower of Thessaloniki is a must when someone is on a trip to the city, because the tower is a symbol that represents the city, and any trip would be incomplete without visiting such a popular tourist destination. Located near the waterfront, the White Tower Thessaloniki Greece is a monument and a museum...

The Arch of Galerius and Rotunda are two neighbouring buildings in Thessaloniki, whose history dates back to the 4th century. Both the places are an example of the brilliant minds and creativity of the people in those time because of the architectural excellence of the Thessaloniki Rotunda as well as Arch of Galerius Thessa...

The Hagia Sophia Thessaloniki is a famous tourists’ destination in Thessaloniki, because of it being one of the oldest churches of the city. Due to its architectural excellence, the building has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Site along with various other buildings and monuments of the city of Thessaloni...

The upper town of Thessaloniki, with all its vivid and colourful glory, phases in and out of the 4th-century Byzantine era to the 15th-century touch of the Ottomans, with a fair amount of glimpse of a modern city.

Traditionally called Ano Poli, this neighbourhood in the northern side of Thessaloniki was the favourite of t...

Ever since the city was founded by King Cassander of Macedonia in 315 BC, the outer boundaries of Thessaloniki have been bordered with high walls. It was a common occurrence in the European and Middle-eastern imperialism culture back then to mark territories between empires. But the Byzantine Walls that one can see now stan...

The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki reflects the life, culture, and heritage of the Sephardic Jewish community of Greece. Sephardic Jews hail from the Iberian Peninsula or Sepharad in Spain. This ethnic community is spread across countries like Portugal and Greece. The museum is about its history and the evolution of their co...

After being buried in the Volcanic ash of the catastrophic eruption that occured in the year 1613 BC, the Ancient city of Akrotiri in Greece was excavated fairly recently in the year 1967 and has been a major tourist attraction that appears on almost all the must visit lists of all travellers. This age old Minoan city is lo...

With special rules and regulations governing the construction and demolition of buildings, the small quaint village of Imerovigli, Santorini has been given an official title of a Traditional Settlement. It is often called as the Balcony of Santorini, owing to the fact that it is located at the highest and the centermost poi...

One of the most visited and immensely popular beach resort towns in all of Greece, Kamari Beach in Santorini is a sight quite unlike any other. Situated about 10 kilometers southeast of the Capital town of Fira, this amazing beach is a tourist favorite because if its blue crystalline waters. Another thing that makes this be...

A beautiful and enchanting beach located about 15 kilometers southeast of Fira, the Perissa beach in Santorini is one of the longest beaches. Stretching on and on for about 7 kilometers, this beach is equipped with all the modern amenities that you might require on your visit here. What makes this beach one of the most love...

Popular due to its colour, the Red beach is a scenic beach in Greece. Located close to the Archaeological site of Akrotiri, this beach attracts tourists from all over to world who enjoy their day by the water. Probably a sight unique to the whole world, the dominating red colour of this beach gives the visitors a surreal fe...