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The Greek islands between the 16th and 20th centuries, part 1

What did the Greek islands look like before modernization and tourism transformed them?From the 16th century to the early 20th century, these islands were visited by European travelers – botanists, diplomats, adventurers – who left behind unique accounts of the landscapes, ancient ruins, and the […]

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Greek Holidays: the entire country celebrates Panagia on August 15

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 silk town of Soufli – one of the best tourist destinations in the world, according to UNWTO

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

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