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Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Athens is its largest and capital city. We have visited Greece on 23 April 2011.
The Lion Gate at Mycenae, the only known monumental sculpture of Bronze Age Greece. Mycenae is an archaeological site.
Olympia, the original home of the Olympic Games, first held in 776BC, Seven Wonders of Ancient World
Panathenaic Stadium, built entirely from white marble on the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896.
Temple of Apollo in Delphi, god of music, harmony and light. Delphi was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo.
Holy Trinity Monastery at Meteora. The word Meteora means literally 'hovering in the air. Spectacular view of Meteora region from the top showing another Monastery.
The famous Acropolis, located on a flat rock overlooking Athens. The term acropolis means upper city
Breathtaking Hydra is one of the only Greek islands that is free of wheeled vehicles. No cars. No scooters. Just tiny marble-cobbled lanes, donkeys, rocks and sea. The only means of transporation is by donkey! |
