Photo: Stathis Floris
Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with stalagmite-like rocks.
Source: The Unique, Ethereal Beauty of Meteora, Greece
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UNESCO advises travelers to Greece to visit 18 monuments that are an absolute must as World Heritage Monuments.
Source: UNESCO: Every Person Must Visit These 18 Greek Monuments
Photo: Greek City Times
Greece’s second-largest city, Thessalonika, is a bustling and modern city dotted with incredible Christian monuments. The city, built from the 4th to 15th Century, was one of the first bases for the spread of Christianity and today 15 monuments are listed under the UNESCO designation.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Greece 2021 — Greek City Times
Photo: The Travel Magazine
With its sun-dappled alpine landscape, laid-back lochs and underrated archaeology, Meteora in Greece offers something a little bit different.
Photo: Wikipedia
One thing you want to be sure to add to your itinerary is visiting the ancient Greek monasteries. Here are the top 10 monasteries in Greece.
Photo: Greek City Times
Source: Rotunda, One Of The Oldest Religious Sites In Thessaloniki — Greek City Times
Photo: Museum Association
Historic sites at risk of damage in dangerous Mediterranean heatwave following IPCC climate warning…
Source: Museums Association
Photo: Cameris
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre statement regarding the fires in Greece
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To get to the Peloponnese peninsula which is located in the south of Athens, around a two hour drive, you will need to cross the spectacular narrow Corinth Canal.
Source: Discover Spectacular Amanzoe In Peloponnese In Greece
Photo: Greek City Times
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
Source: The Real Story Of The Ancient Olympic Games – Greek City Times
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Due to its ancient history, it should not come as a surprise that Greece boasts a rich list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Photo: Teresa Otto
In Delphi, you can stand upon the slopes of Mount Parnassus and marvel at the place where the Pythia made her predictions.
Photo: Teresa Otto
A visit to Meteora, Greece, a UNESCO-listed monastery complex atop sandstone pillars, makes for a moving, meditative experience.
Photo credit: Xinhua
Archaeological site of island Delos in Greece…
Photo source: Greek City Times
The world-famous monastic community of Mount Athos in northern Greece is reopening its doors to pilgrims and visitors after a months-long lockdown, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Source: Mount Athos finally opens to Pilgrims – Greek City Times
Photo source: Hellenic News
Under your feet, over your head, soon through a state-of-the-art subway, Thessaloniki history is integral to their urban fabric, and it’s in your face.
Source: Tripping over history in Thessaloniki – Hellenic News of America
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Greece marks on Sunday World Heritage Day offering free access to the country’s numerous archaeological sites.
Source: Greece Marks World Heritage Day with Free Access to Archeological Sites
How could anyone describe Meteora, this astonishing geological phenomenon, the breathtaking landscape, the inspiration and spirituality felt, the awe for man’s achievements in an effort to express his religious drive, when these are only some of the many things a traveler experiences when visiting this phenomenal land!
Source: Secrets of Greece’s Hanging Rocks of Meteora Revealed in Stunning Videos
Corfu is the most northerly of Greece’s seven Ionian Islands and is shaped like a scythe. The Daily Mail’s Jo Kessel visited and found it has great beaches, great history and great hiking.
Source: Corfu is calling: Enjoy a Greek island that caters for all budgets
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