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1. METEORA MONASTERIES
The Metéora included on the UNESCO World Heritage "suspended in
the air" is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern
Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six
monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, near the Pinios
river and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece.
1. The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron the largest of the
monasteries erected in the mid-14th century and was the subject of
restoration and embellishment projects in 1483 and 1552. The building
serves as the main museum for tourists.
2. The Holy Monastery of Varlaam the second largest monastery in
the Metéora complex. It was built in 1541 and embellished in 1548. 3.
The Holy Monastery of Rousanou/St. Barbara was founded in the
middle of 16th century and decorated in 1560.
4. The Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas, built in the 16th
century, is a small church. It was decorated by the Cretan painter
Theophanis Strelitzas, in 1527.
5. The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen is a small church built in the
16th century and decorated in 1545. This monastery rests on the plain
rather than on a cliff. It was damaged by the Nazis during World War II
who believed it was harboring insurgents and was abandoned.
6. The Monastery of the Holy Trinity is on top of the cliffs. It was
built in 1475 and was remodeled many times in 1684, 1689, 1692,
1741.

2. MOUNT ATHOS
(AUTONOMUS MONASTIC STATE)
Mount Athos is a mountain and peninsula in Macedonia, Greece.
A World Heritage Site and autonomous polity in the Hellenic
Republic, Athos is home to 20 stavropegial Eastern Orthodox
monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the patriarch of
Constantinople. Today Greeks commonly refer to Mount Athos as
the "Holy Mountain
The Mount Athos (height 2.033m.) in full blossom and imposing
emerges with dignity from the Northern Aegean Sea.
The visitor has the unique to experience a different kind of life in
the Monastic State of Mount Athos. The imposing historical
Monasteries, the marvelous cells built in caves or pendulous
over rocks, castles, cupolas and campaniles have been standing
on the edge of the mountains for more than thousand years.
In this ark of Orthodoxy, everything follows a different rhythm of
life: the habits, the philosophy and the thoughts, the landscape,
the nature, the calendar (the Julian one), the time (the
Byzantine ceremonial is still followed), the terminology, the
food, the greeting, even the animals! Wherever the visitors
goes, he will be fascinated by the beauty of nature and the
idyllic landscapes, which he can explore by following the
mountains paths.

3. ATHENS
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. is one of the
world's oldest cities, with its recorded history of 3,400 years.
Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. A centre for the arts,
learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and
Aristotle's Lyceum it is widely referred to as the cradle of
Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy largely due
to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the
5th and 4th centuries BC in later centuries on the rest of the then
known European continent Today a cosmopolitan metropolis,
modern Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial,
political and cultural life in Greece
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city,
represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most
famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of
early Western civilization. The city also retains Roman and
Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of Ottoman
monuments.
Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the
Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery.
Landmarks of the modern era, dating back to the establishment
of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1834,
include the Hellenic Parliament (19th century) and the Athens
Trilogy, consisting of the National Library of Greece, the
Athens University and the Academy of Athens. Athens was
the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in
1896, and 108 years later it welcomed home the 2004 Summer
Olympics. Athens is home to the National Archeological
Museum, featuring the world's largest collection of ancient Greek
antiquities, as well as the new Acropolis Museum.

4. FAMOUS GREEK ISLANDS (over 3000 )
Santorini is the diamond of the Greek Islands. Its white
sculptured villages are nestled atop steep volcanic cliffs that fall
sharply to the deep blue Aegean Sea. Santorini is a paradise for
shoppers, photographers, artists, hikers or anyone who just wants
to sit at a cafe and soak up the sun and magic of the Greek
Islands.
Crete is the largest and most varied of the Greek Islands. It is
173 miles long east to west and as narrow as 5 to 30 miles north
to south. In the west, it is covered with lush evergreens, while at
the east, Crete is more arid and even hosts palm groves at Vai.
There are beaches, resorts, hotels, apartments, archeological
sites and ancient cities around the island. The interior is home to
high mountain peaks and is popular with climbers and hikers. If
you are looking for more than a beach holiday, Crete may be the
best choice for you.
Rhodes is located within eyesight of the Turkish coast and its
capital Rodos - Rhodos remains a blend of Turkish and Crusador
influences. The Old Hospital of the Knights (above) is a good
example of the cut stone buildings that make Rodos one the most
beautiful medieval cities in the world and one of the most urbane
and delightful cities on the Greek Islands
Corfu Town is the charming capital of Corfu. At times you
may wonder if you are in Greek Islands or Italy. Corfu, the island
of endless natural beauty, the island of song and music,of
unending inspiration, a combination of the cosmopolitan and the
traditional. The island will leave the visitor with unforgettable
memories, excite him with unparalleled images and touch chords
in his soul as he pays homage to the culture of the seven islands
this place which has been so generously blessed by God and
which has been written about by so many illustrious writers and
poets.
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PATMOS-CEFALONIA-ZAKINTHOS-LESVOS-KOS-PAROS-
MYKONOS-SKIATHOS-SKOPELOS-LEFKADA-MILOS-SIROS-

5. MACEDONIAN CIVILIZATION
PELLA The city was founded by Archelaus Α΄(413-399 BC) Later, it was destroyed by
an earthquake and eventually was rebuilt over its ruins. At the beginning of the 4th
century BC was the largest city in Macedonia.Ancient Pella is located near the modern
capital of Macedonia and is a huge excavated area where visitors could see the planning
system, the palace, market, shrines, public buildings, cemeteries, etc.
EDESSA Edessa is city in Central Macedonia of Greece, capital of the homonymous
province and the prefecture of Pella. The city is famous for its waterfalls formed by the
river Edessian or Voda flowing through the city. It is the largest in Greece. Previously, the
waterfalls were 6-7, but today still 2 large and some smaller. The venue is accessible by
stairs leading to different viewpoints and even below the waterfall. The water of the
waterfall descends from the sources of wetland Agra-Vrytton-Nisi which is fed by the
snows of Kaimaktsalan
VERGINA Vergina town became internationally famous in 1977, when the Greek
archaeologist Manolis Andronikos unearthed the burial site of the kings of Macedon,
including the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. The finds established the
site as the ancient Aigai .
The museum, which was inaugurated in 1993, was built in a way to protect the tombs,
exhibit the artifacts and show the tumulus as it was before the excavations. Inside the
museum there are four tombs and one small temple, the heroon built as the temple for
the great tomb of Philip II of Macedon.

6. DELFI (The Navel of the World)
Welcome to “The Navel of the World”, to Delphi. One of the most
important tourist destinations in the world which every year attracts
more than 2.000.000 visitors. An historic place which has been
announced by UNESCO as a place of Worldwide Cultural Heritage.
Delphic history dates back to the 14th century B.C. and Delphi area
has been acknowledged as a place of remarkable positive energy,
which in the lapse of times has given the opportunity for the initiation
of big and important events. A characteristic example of this is that of
the prophesy of the Delphi Oracle and its priestess Pythia, which led to
the initiation of the Olympic Games. Delphi, home of the sanctuary of
god Apollo extends over successive terraces on the lower slopes of Mt
Parnassos, in a stunning location surrounded by towering crags, the
Phaedrades Rocks, and with the gulf of Itea as its backdrop. The
Archaeological Museum holds masterpieces of worldwide splendour.
The famous bronze statue of “The Charioteer of Delphi”, the “Sphinx
of the Naxians”, the archaic Kouroi “Kleovis and Biton”, found in the
remains of Delphi, are dominant and represent art on its best.
Delphi is a place of incomparable natural beauty, which due to its
grace has been characterized as protected “Delphic Site”. Together
with the settlement of Chrisso, they are the twin traditional urban cells,
which make up the Municipality of Delphi.
The area, also, involves the greatest part of the National Woods of
Parnassos, a virgin wood complex, which is protected as national
heritage and is one of the best places for recreation, exercise and
relaxation. Delphi is characterized by its marvelous Mediterranean
climate.

7. THESSALONIKI
(the land of Alexander the Great)
Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece Built near the
sea (at the back of the Thermaïkos Gulf), it is a modern
metropolis with stormy history it a special beauty and
charm. Archaeological sites The ancient forum (dated to
the late 2nd
or the early 3rd
century AD) the palace complex
of Galerius Maximianus (4th c. AD), the thermae, the
hippodrome, the temples and other
The Triumphal Arch of Galerius (The Rotunda Kamara),
built in AD 305 to commemorate the Roman Empire.
The churche of Acheiropoietos (5th
century )the Holy
Wisdom of God (Hagia Sophia) the Panaghia (Virgin)
Chalkeon (1028), Hosios David (12th
century), Vlatadon
monastery a 14th
century Ayios Demetrios a splendid
basilica dedicated to the patron saint protector of the city, etc.
The byzantine walls of the city The Heptapyrgion castle
was raised in stages, from the early years of the Byzantine
Age into the Ottoman period Amazing Ottoman monument
The White Tower (15th
century), the hallmark of the city The
Mosques of the Hamza Bey Cami (15th
century), the Aladja
Imaret Cami (1484) and the Yeni Cami (1902). The Old
City (Ano Polis), in which many notable examples of
Ottoman and traditional Macedonian architecture still stand, -
The historical quarter of the Ladadika. Museums the
Archaelogical Museum, the Museum of Byzantine
Culture, the Teloglion Foundation of Art, the
Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum, e.
t. c