Greece is a beautiful country, full of islands, beaches, and history. Therefore, it has been a major tourist destination in Europe. Its history and culture are reflected by 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as its coastline, islands, and beaches. Visit Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu, Crete and Chalcidice.
ATHENS
Athens is the largest city and the capital of Greece. Furthermore, it is one of the world’s oldest cities, with its history spanning over 3,400 years. The city was known for the amount of learning. It was home to Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. Even more, in the city, first known democracy was created.
SANTORINI
Santorini is a Greek island with its capital city called Tira. It is the largest of a small, circular archipelago. The island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. It occurred about 3,600 years ago at the height of Minoan civilization. Things to do in Santorini include sunbathing and swimming at the black volcanic sand beaches.
DELPHI
Delphi is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich. It was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient world. For Greeks, it was the center of the world. Therefore, they represented it by the stone monument called Omphalos of Delphi.
METEORA MONASTERIES
The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece. It is the name for a number of monasteries. Furthermore, they are built on natural sandstone rock pillars. You need to climb up several flights of stone steps carved into the rocks to reach each monastery.
