Many Greek churches are admirable, but perhaps one of the most remarkable is Agia Foteini in Mantineia, northern Peloponnese. We had the privilege of meeting Kostas Papatheodorou, the civil engineer, architect, artist, and philosopher behind this extraordinary building. He invited us on an exclusive private […]
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The Cycladic island of Amorgos, which gained international attention through the film The Big Blue, has long attracted visitors with its stunning nature and rich history. The following text is a slightly revised version of an article by journalist Dimitris Hatzis from 2010, originally published
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
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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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
Island-hopping! Even today, those words evoke a warm feeling inside of me. I remember so well how exciting and liberating it sounded – the combination of trains, inter-railing and the Greek islands in the 1970s. That’s when I, along with so many other eager young
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Island hopping! The word tastes good and perhaps it tasted even more exciting in combination with the words Interrail and backpacking during the 1970s. That’s when I, like so many others, started to travel by train to Greece. Today, there are many wise tips on
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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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