The long-awaited day is finally here! Our guided tours in the unknown Athens kick off today, Wednesday, September 4! We’re excited to share the city’s hidden secrets with all our Greconaut friends. The tours will continue until mid-November 2024. If you’re in Athens this fall, […]
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The second largest of the Greek holidays falls on August 15 and is often called the Summer Easter. On this day, people celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου in Greek, commemorating her death, resurrection, and ascension, according to Greek Orthodox tradition.
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The ancient Olympic Games were more than just athletic competitions – they were a crucial part of Greek culture, where sports, religion, and society intertwined. At the sacred site of Olympia, Greek tribes had gathered since time immemorial to honor their gods, compete in sports,
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The Environment Museum in Stymphalia is more than just a mere space of display; it serves as a gateway to the entire area’s unique mix of rich cultural heritage, historical and mythological significance and is framed by rare natural beauty. As promised in our article
Greek gods play, as is widely known, a central role in classical mythology. When we speak of mythology, we’re referring to the rich body of myths, legends, and traditions from ancient Greece. These myths tell of terrible battles where entire mountains and islands are uprooted
In the first part of our journey in northern Peloponnese, we had arrived at Mantineia, where the ancient ruins combined with the breathtaking scenery offered us an enchanting journey through the millennia. In this second part, we continue on winding roads through the magical plateau.
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In our series Off the Beaten Path in the Northern Peloponnese, we take an exciting journey along the old roads from Athens to the magical plateau of Mantineia, before heading up to the fabled mountains of the Morea. Join us on this different exploration. The
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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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Island-hopping in Greece in the 1970s was a truly rewarding experience. I had fallen in love with the country! In the 1980s, after completing my studies, I finally got a real job and it turned out that my new employer allowed us to take fairly
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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
