Mainland Sites
Greece is probably best known for its ancient ruins and its beautiful islands. I have had the priviledge of travelling extensively throughout Greece over the years. This is a country rich in history and beauty. Below are pictures of the thousands of ruins to visit on the mainland, but there are more ruins to be viewed on the islands.
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Elegant, serene, immaculate -- Athens is none of these. Nonetheless, it is where the Acropolis stands, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the Attic plain. Built during the second half of the fifth century B.C.E., it has survived earthquakes, pollution, and reconstruction. Truly it is a breathtaking sight.
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Olympia, where the ancient olympics were held.
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The Corinth Canal
The first stop for most visitors to the Peloponnese from Athens is Korinthos (Corinth), a town twice destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt with squat, concrete houses. The ruins of ancient Corinth are 7 kms from the town, and en route you will pass over the canal.
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Mani, the middle peninsula of the southern Peloponese is known for its bloody past of family vendettas and savage piracy; and known today for it repressive social mores.
The entire region is stark -- the mountains are barren, the beautiful coastline is jagged and deserted, but still, worth exploring. It is here that the most beautiful stalactite caves are found.
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These caves are among the most visited in Greece. Tours take you inside both by water and a short land exploration, but you have to wait for hours to get in. There is a very good beach just outside, so at least you get your tanning hours in while you wait. Inside, the dense forest of stalactites and stalagmites make up for the inconvenience.
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The Orthodox monasteries of Meteora cling to the top of 600-metre-high rock formations in northern Greece. Beginning in the eleventh century C.E., monks created Byzantine cloisters to escape the secular world. Today the few monks and nuns that remain spend much of their time managing crowds of visitors.
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Delphi
These ruins are near the capital of Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great. Wonderful mosaic floors, really takes you back to imagine those that lived centuries before us.
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Edessa
Edessa could safely be considered as one of the most elegant towns in Macedonia. It is so-called "The City of Waters" due to its rivers and waterfalls, a unique sight in Greece.
If you would like to explore Greece and all it has to offer, I have found this site to be quite informative
GO GREECE!!!
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