On the night of 30-31 May 1941, two young Greeks, Manolis Glezos and Lakis Sandas, climbed the Acropolis cliff and took down the Nazi flag. It was a brave and important symbolic act against the occupying forces. This heroic act was the beginning of the […]
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Lesser known attractions in Athens, Part 1 Join a fascinating tour of Athens’ lesser-known sights. Discover secret vaults, subterranean passages, crypts and catacombs, hidden beneath the commercial streets of the city center. Walk on unmapped paths, step into underground treasure chambers, visit unknown museums, and
The Greek alphabet is a central part of Greece’s cultural heritage. Like the language, the alphabet has ancient origins and is among the oldest in the world still in use.Many letters look identical to our Latin ones, others remind us of them, while there are
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As daylight returns and the new year approaches, we welcome you back aboard the Greek Expedition. Let us retreat to the ship’s galley and rekindle our fellowship around the fireplace, reflecting on the journey since we last met. We are eager to share highlights from
The Kallikantzaroi, according to Greek folklore, are malevolent creatures that emerge from the underworld during the Greek Christmas period and cause trouble for humans. During the winter solstice, when the movement of the sun seems to halt, they creep out: the malicious, mischievous, ugly and
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In the epilogue to the article “The night the flag of Nazi Germany was torn down from the Acropolis”, Manolis Glezos emphasized that their courageous action – taking down the flag – should be dedicated primarily to the estimated 120,000 anonymous Greek heroes of the
The small town of Eleusina/Ελευσίνα, located about 20 km southwest of Athens, has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2023. Here, for two millennia, perhaps the largest and most important religious ceremonies of the ancient world took place – the legendary Eleusinian Mysteries. The
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The small town of Soufli in northern Greece was selected as one of the world’s top tourist destinations for 2021, by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The award was justified by the fact that the city has managed to preserve traditional silk production in its full
In the neighborhood Rizoupoli in Athens, near the church of the Prophet Elijah, a large cave of 2,500 m² is spreading under the urban agglomerations. It is one of the largest known caves in the region of Attica. Inside the cave traces of human presence
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The sites of World Heritage in Greece attract global admiration, with a total of 18 sites having received the prestigious award until 2023. These include well-known tourist destinations such as the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, Delphi or the historic center of Rhodes. But there are
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