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Aphrodite Temple, better known under the name Parthenon, is considered the main historic landmark of Athens. The building has a miraculous construction from an archaeological point of view. Built in the 5th century BC, Parthenon consists of numerous columns and looks very light weighted at a glance. There is another important landmark nearby – the Erechtheion that was constructed in the 5th century. Many centuries ago a beautiful palace stood on the site of the ancient temple. According to a legend, the dispute between Poseidon and Aphrodite took place at that palace. The territory around the Erechtheion is decorated with beautiful statues, the most famous of which are Caryatid sculptures. One of the statues was brought to the British Museum in order to keep it in safety. … Open

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The bright historical monument of the 17th century is the Karababa Castle that was built to protect the bay. Huge ancient bastions have been preserved to this day and have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. These places are often visited not only by curious tourists, but also by professional photographs. In the city, there are a lot of modern attractions, among which the … Open

Chalkida sightseeing

Archaeological Museum, which is located in the central region of Chalkida, is surely one of those sights that cannot be missed. The collection of exhibits and artifacts present in the museum is mostly got from excavations in Evia. You can even look at the work of archaeologists and see the ruins of ancient cities if you visit the local archaeological complex. It is located a few kilometers away from the city; here … Open

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Evvoia Island

Do you like neo-classicism? Then visit Kimi city, which is located 70 kilometers from Chalkida. For a couple of centuries they sell silk here. A collection of marvelous silk embroidery you can see in the local ethnographical museum. Paleontology enthusiasts should visit Kerasia city and see a great collection of fossil animals, who had lived on the territory of the island ... Open »

Athens

There are modern museums in the city – for example, the Hellenic Motor Museum with its excellent collection of retro cars. There is also an interesting Greek gastronomic museum, specially created for those who are fond of cooking. Moreover, the building makes a deep impression literally at first sight, and it is simply impossible to miss it. The interior of the museum is ... Open »

Sporades Island

In the Archaeological Museum of Skyros, you can see a collection of artifacts from the Minoan period. In the museum of Faltais a large collection of Byzantine, Venetian, and Turkish objects of everyday life and weapons is collected. The municipal museum, for the most part, tells about the subjects of the everyday life of the local residents in the recent past. The most ... Open »

Skopelos Island

You should start your acquaintance with Skopelos from its capital, Skopelos Town. You can admire the ruins of the ancient fortress Kastro here. It was built by the Byzantines in the Middle Ages in order to protect the settlement from the pirate raids. The fortress was raised in the place where the ancient acropolis situated. You can still see some of its parts. The oldest cult ... Open »

Loutraki

The ancient lighthouse is considered a valuable architectural monument built with the use of light stone. The main remarkable feature of the building is the dome of a rich green color. These scenic places are popular with divers who come here to see old ships resting on the bottom. In Loutraki, fans of excursions can go on interesting field trips during which they can see ... Open »

Skiathos Island

While walking along the streets of Skiathos Town, find some time to visit the house of Alexandros Papadiamantis, a famous Greek writer. There are exhibited many of his manuscripts and notes on the first floor of the house. However, if you don’t know the work of Alexandros, you will be interested in the interiors of the house. They illustrate how people lived on Skiathos in ... Open »

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