The Acropolis is an ancient citadel on a hill overlooking the city of Athens and dates back to the 5th century BC. It was once a beautiful complex of temples, forts, and places of worship, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city’s patron.
One of the highlights of the Acropolis site is The Parthenon, the most famous structure on the Acropolis, which was constructed during the height of Athenian power. It’s well known for its magnificent Doric architecture, which is still well preserved in the remaining columns and decorative sculptures.
Known as the “neighborhood of the Gods,” Plaka is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and is full of charming streets lined with neoclassical buildings, which have been turned into quaint shops and traditional tavernas.
Don’t just stick in Athens for a history lesson, head over to the nearby Peloponnese peninsula to visit the Ancient site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The UNESCO-listed archaeological site was once a rich and thriving city and is now a graveyard of ruins and fallen monuments.
Each island has something different and unique about it, from the iconic, blue-domed buildings of Santorini to the lively beaches of Mykonos, no two islands are the same.
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