1. Athens: the residence of Zeus
Greece's most important historical city is known as the cradle of European civilization and rich in historical sites. Every year, 6 to 7 million tourists from all over the world come for sightseeing or vacation. Athens has a history of more than 5,000 years. Built by the Ionians in the 8th century BC, Athens was the leader of the ancient Greek city-states. Ancient Athens was the source of Western culture and the Athenians made outstanding contributions to art, philosophy, law and science. The 5th century B.C. was the heyday of Athens, and many immortal masters emerged. The great tragedian Euripides, the great comedian Aristophanes, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and the historian Herodotus were all born or lived here. These glorious names shine with the dawn of human culture.
Sights:Temple of Zeus and Athens Arena, Constitution Square, Monument to the Unknown Soldier, National Archaeological Museum, Hadrian's Arch.
The Acropolis on the hill is a great masterpiece of art dating back to 500 B.C., while the Polakora district at the bottom of the hill has been a treasure trove of Greek life for thousands of years. As Greece's capital and largest city, Athens is no different from the world's great metropolises in its modern architecture, heavy traffic and +0+ gas pollution.
2. The Acropolis: a holy place dedicated to Athena
The ancient citadel of Athens, the Acropolis, is located in the southwestern part of the city. Athens was the political and cultural center of ancient Greece, and the Acropolis is dedicated to Athena, the patron saint of Athens. The Acropolis is situated on a steep hill over 150 meters above the city center, where archaeologists in the 19th century discovered many ancient ruins, including roads, wells, tombs and houses. These ruins prove that it was inhabited in 2800 B.C. and that the king of Athens built his palace here 1000 years later. The palace was completely surrounded by a solid wall, and the steep peaks of the acropolis were used for effective defense.
From the 8th to the 6th centuries BC, Athens emerged as the first city-state of Greece and became the religious center of Athenian slavers during the period of democracy. From 480 to 479 B.C., Perikos, a brilliant statesman and strategist of noble birth, became the de facto ruler of Athens. He appointed Phidias, the most famous Greek sculptor, to rebuild the Acropolis temple. In view of the fact that the political institutions of Athens had been transferred to the lower part of the city, it became a religious shrine for the Athenians to worship the gods, especially Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. The Acropolis was 280 meters long from east to west and 130 meters wide from north to south. The terrain was steep, with only one passage up and down in the west. It was also a strong fortress in war.
The Acropolis
The citadel consists of famous ancient buildings, such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Erythraeus, the Temple of Triumph of Athena, and the Acropolis Gate, almost all of them built of white marble. The buildings are basically arranged along the periphery, taking into account the fact that the Acropolis can be seen from all sides of the hill. Considering the decorative effect of the Acropolis, they are neither parallel nor symmetrical, but rather take advantage of the topography to create the best angle for people. In this way everyone in the group can enjoy the ever-changing beautiful architectural scene, whether on the hill or in front or behind, a system of scenes that constitutes a complete picture of the host and the second.
In addition, the ruins of the ancient theater of Dionysus, the market center and the arena are preserved in front of the castle. In the south-east corner of the castle there is a large Acropolis Museum with a large collection of stone carvings and other ancient artifacts.
3. Ancient Mycenae: The battle between man and god sparked by the invincible beauty Helen
Mycenae, a legendary city in Greek mythology for 2,000 years, only resurfaced in the Peloponnese in the 19th century. The 1,000-year-old city played an important role in the Ten Years' War, a battle between men and gods. In Greek mythology, one of the most famous stories is that of the war between man and God, triggered by the incomparable beauty Helen. However, the myth and the existence of the city remained a mystery. Its splendor was not confirmed until its discovery by German archaeologists in the 19th century, when it became a must-see archaeological adventure for Greek tourists, mirroring the other rich historical sites on the peninsula.
4. Ancient Olympia: a celebration of God
Olympia is located in the eastern part of Pyrgos in the western part of the Peloponnese, Greece, at the confluence of the Alpheus River and the Krazevos River, 370 kilometers away from Athens. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Movement. According to historical data, the Dorians built a temple here as early as the Iron Age. The Olympic movement was only a celebration of the worship of God. Olympia has the oldest stadium in the world. Since then, although the Olympics have rotated from country to country, its name is still used and the flame for each Games has been lit here.
Olympia's museums also attract visitors from all over the world.
Olympia Ruins
5. Ghoul Ruins: Temple of Apollo
The most important reason for most people to visit Romeli in central Greece would be to visit the ancient city of Delphi. The ghoulish ruins are located at the foot of a cliff about 8 kilometers from Delphi. Since its development at the end of the 19th century, it has been one of the most attractive places for tourists in Greece.
To the gods, Delphi is the most important of all Greek shrines. It was dedicated to Apollo, the god of knowledge, light, music and medicine. The Greeks honored him with plays, debates, poetry recitations, and great sports meetings. Pilgrims first offered a goat as a sacrifice to Apollo and then bathed in the waters of this spring.
The Delphic oracle at the Temple of Apollo was able to influence the destiny of people and the history of nations. If ordinary citizens wanted to marry or wanted to know if their spouses were faithful, they had to ask God, and generals had to ask if they could send their armies to war. The answers were sometimes misunderstood. When King Cricetus of Lydia asked himself if he could attack the kingdom of Persia, he got the answer: if you go to war, you will destroy a great kingdom. He went to war and eventually destroyed his kingdom.
6. Mount Parnassus: The Carnival of Dionysus
It is said that in the winter, women would climb Mount Parnassus behind Delphi and dance wildly in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. They were known as the priestesses of Bacchus, the followers of Dionysus. In this highly organized society, this was one of the few opportunities for women to abandon restraint and enjoy life. This secret ritual later became a public **** event, which is what we call tragedy and comedy today.
7. Crete: The Labyrinth of the Bull Monster
The island of Crete is the southernmost point of the Aegean Sea and the birthplace of many Greek myths. It was once the cradle of Greek and Western civilization, but is now an indescribable destination.
In Greek mythology, King Minos built a labyrinth of bull monsters on the island, and the Minoan civilization on Crete opened up the chaos of Western civilization. Even after Otto had survived the civilizations of mainland Greece, Byzantium, Rome and Turkey, the Minoan civilization of Crete remained one of its most memorable pages, and even later powerful civilizations took it as their root and fused its spirit.
Forgotten civilizations of the past reappeared. Traces of the Minoan civilization can be seen everywhere, in Heraklio, Hania, Retamiro and Lassithi, and museums provide clues so that people today can religiously verify the various romantic legends of the Greek gods.
Mykonos
8. Mykonos: the body of a giant that fell into the sea
Mykonos is one of the most popular Aegean islands in the West. Every summer, tourists from Central and Northern Europe gather here to sunbathe, skinny-dip and enjoy sex. It's really great and cool to live like this.
There are many myths and legends about Mykonos. According to legend, Mykonos is the site of the body of Poseidon, the god of the sea, who fell into the sea after slaying giants in a war with his father. The name Mycas derives from the island's hero.
He was said to be the grandson of Apollo and Nympho.
9. The gods of Midora once lived on Mount Olympus
It is famous for Mount Olympus and the stunning Mediola Monastery, where the gods once lived. Since the 9th century, monks have practiced in the caves. Since the 14th century, many monasteries have been built on mountain tops and cliffs. These monasteries are situated on huge rocky peaks. Huge rocks, some of them more than 400 meters long, rise from the vast plain of Thessalia. They have different shapes and colors. Since the 11th century, monks have been practicing on this almost inaccessible mountain like a towering pillar.
Over the next few centuries, Medella became the most authoritative religious center in Passaria. In its heyday, it had 24 monasteries and thousands of monks spread across the mountainous region, becoming a mainstay of Islamic resistance to the Turkish invasion. Few were fortunate enough to reach it because the only tools it shared with the outside world were ropes, wicker baskets and pulleys, making access as difficult as climbing to heaven. It wasn't until the 20th century that stone steps were built to change that.
Mount Olympus
10. Cape Sunu: Temple of Poseidon
Follow the beautiful Saronic Gulf to Cape Sunu, 68 kilometers from Athens, where you can see the Temple of Poseidon, built in the 5th century BC, and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the world's sea. The steep cliffs rise 197 feet above the sea.