Culture of Spetses Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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The most prestigious accommodation place on the island is grand hotel Poseidonion. That’s one of the most beautiful historic buildings in the capital. Impeccable appearance of the …
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You can bring a craft in the form of the ship from Spetses. Locals are very proud of the victory in the battle of 1822, so all the types of naval souvenirs are popular here. You can also pay …
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Hundreds of years ago, the picturesque island of Spetses began to attract noblemen who built luxury villas on the coast. Today, this aristocratic Greek island is accessible for everybody. …
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Unique spots in Spetses Island and near
Treasury of Atreus
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Distance from Spetses Island center - 62 km.
The camera itself is a dome-shaped construction, built with the method of dry masonry. The height of the room is about 13.5 meters, and the diameter - about 14.5 meters. The construction of the treasury was carried out in rather complicated conditions. The Atreus treasure house is located on the top of the Panagitsa hill. One of the most remarkable elements of this ancient building is the stone slab, which is fixed above the entrance. Their weight makes 120 tons. The fact that people managed to raise a huge stone on the top of the hill a thousand years ago seems unbelievable. …
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Waterfront of Nafplion
From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”![](../../extreme/img/w300/quay-of-nafplion_1.jpg)
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Distance from Spetses Island center - 45.9 km.
Waterfront of Nafplion is a real entertainment center in the open air. There you can find several restaurants and cafes. In the evening you can drink some glasses of vine in the bar or to dance in the club. In the daytime tourists can rent a boat and to make a sea voyage along the coastline. There is no minute when the life calms down at the embankment. People walk there not only late in the evening but also early in the morning. The embankment is an ideal place for watching how the sun rises and the new day begins. …
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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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27.07.2024
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Spetses Island
Landmarks of culture on Spetses Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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