Category: Greece

Greece is an European country situated in the southeast; i.e. on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. Greece is surrounded with two sees: the Aegan Sea to the east and south and the Ionian see to the west. It is a country with developed economy – the great part of the income is derived from the tourism. Greece is mostly famous for its ancient monuments. What do we owe to Greece? Almost everything. Ancient Greece with its cultural achievements laid foundations of Western civilization – it is a birthplace of philosophy, mathematical science, democracy, stagecraft, including comedy and tragedy, etc. The capital is Athens.

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Capital town: Athens
Largest city: Athens
Official languages: Greek
Area: 131,957 km2
Population: 10,815,197 (2011)

Things to do in Athens

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Things to do in Athens

Athens is one of the most historic and culturally rich cities in the world. It’s the capital city of Greece and the birthplace of western civilization. It’s a city that’s packed with ancient ruins, museums, and galleries, as well as a vibrant modern city full of restaurants, bars, and shops. In this article, we’ll provide you with some essential information on the top things to do in Athens. Visit the Acropolis The Acropolis is the most iconic landmark in Athens and is one of the most important ancient sites in…

Map Of Crete Greece

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Map Of Crete Greece

Explore the map of Crete Greece as well as charts of several of the island’s regions: Crete is the biggest and among the most renowned Greek islands. The peninsula of Crete has been recognized since history as the heart of the Minoan civilization and numerous other cultures that existed on its historical foundations, attracting tens of lots of visitors annually. Crete’s astounding grandeur, which blends stunning mountain vistas with exotic coastlines, its key ancient sites, picturesque, prominent tourist destinations, and, above everything, its Cretan friendliness, make it an outstanding location…

Thessaloniki in Greece

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Thessaloniki in Greece

Thessaloniki in Greece is second large city in Greece, except Christian, Byzantine and Jewish monuments and culture by which is famous there are also some beautiful vernacular architecture, wonderful food and vibrant night life, in the end Thessaloniki has a multi cultural past with Greek Orthodox, Sephardic Jewish and Ottoman Muslim, Thessaloniki is a city of many parts such as the flashing shops, hotels and restaurants on elegant waterfront Nikis and Plateia Aristotelous exude, the city’s most amazing monuments are Rotunda and Karnara and Churches of Agios Demetrios and Agia…

Kavala Thassos

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Kavala Thassos

Kavala a city in northern Greece, Kavala is a important seaport to eastern Macedonia, it lies in the Bay of Kavala, Kavalas medieval castle lies on the hill above the town, in Kavala you can enjoy in Cosmopolis International Festival which is one of the biggest ethnic festival in Greece, Kavala is interesting because on the one side of the city you can find contemporary buildings, shopping centers and spacious squares while on another side you can enjoy in tiny gardens and traditional houses, most impressive landmark is Kamares the…