Top sigths of Greece
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. … OpenChapters of the guide to Pylos
Travel guide to Pylos
Visitors to the city will have the opportunity to stroll through the unique archaeological site called Ancient Pylos. In this area, researchers have discovered the ruins of unique ancient buildings, the most splendid of which was the Palace of Nestor. This Mycenaean palace was partially restored by the researchers. During the years of existence, it was extremely large and had as many as 45 rooms. The famous … Open
Pylos sightseeing
As the town is rather small you will not find here large entertainment and shopping centers. However, there is really much space for walks here as Pylos is rich in greenery and it looks more like a big park rather than a modern resort. The town and its suburbs are a real treasure for archaeologists. During the excavations many valuable artifacts were found in this place. Nowadays you can see these items in the … Open