Sightseeing in Aegina Island - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Every tourist should know that Greek people have their own gestures. They raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. It means «no». When …
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Aegina is rich with a large variety of attractions. The island competed with Athens for the title of the largest, richest and most powerful city of Ancient Greece. Aegina was Inhabited in …
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If you visit Aegina, be sure to go on a sea trip around the coastline. Firstly, it is an opportunity to enjoy picturesque landscapes. Secondly, you can find a secluded beach, where you can …
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Aegina represents a decent selection of picturesque beaches and there won’t be a trouble to get there. The most crowded and popular site on the island is the sandy beach of Agia …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Aegina Island and surroundings
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Survived castles around Aegina Island
♥ Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acrocorinth' Corinth, 55.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 62.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acrocorinth' Corinth, 55.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 62.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Aegina Island
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 64.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 64.9 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Aegina Island and around
♥ Art museum 'New Acropolis Museum' Athens, 31.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Vorres Museum' Athens, 32.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Benaki Museum' Athens, 32.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Cycladic Art' Athens, 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Archaeological Museum of Athens' Athens, 33.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'New Acropolis Museum' Athens, 31.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Vorres Museum' Athens, 32.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Benaki Museum' Athens, 32.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Cycladic Art' Athens, 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Archaeological Museum of Athens' Athens, 33.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Aegina Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Thebes
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Distance from Aegina Island center - 68.9 km.
During the tour, guests of the city will hear interesting legends about the birth of Dionysus and Heracles, about the exploits of the legendary king Cadmium and bloody battles that has being devastated the thriving city for thousands of years. Developed tourist infrastructure of the city will be a nice addition to stay, as modern Thebes offers its guests a lot of attractive hotels, magnificent local restaurants and lots of amazing places to relax. …
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Waterfront of Nafplion
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Distance from Aegina Island center - 64.5 km.
Along the huge embankment you will see several rows of slim palms and ornamental plants. These decorations look amazing and adore both – tourists and locals. Visitors have a great range of various amazing entertainments. They can choose from the most interesting walk excursions or even order the boat excursions to Bourtzi Fortress. Waterfront of Nafplion is a lively, outstanding and crowded place in the town. …
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Treasury of Atreus
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Distance from Aegina Island center - 64.3 km.
At present the crypt is one of the most important monuments of Mycenaean civilization. All those interested can not only look at it from the outside, but also look inside the dome-shaped building. At the time of construction the treasure house was the largest dome-shaped structure on earth. Only a few years later the larger buildings - the Roman Pantheon and the Mercury temple in Baia were built. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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The Hilton Kyoto hotel will be attractive to a wide range of guests. Leisure travelers will appreciate the close proximity to famous attractions such as Heian and Yasaka Temples, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the scenic Gion Historical District. In a few minutes, guests can reach the metro stations, the path to the sights of interest will not take much time.
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