The houses of the Cyclades: bright white facades against the deep blue Aegean Sea. It is the view promised in every travel brochure and seen on thousands of postcards. The image has become so powerful that many people today believe it represents all of Greece. […]
The list of World Heritage Sites in Greece reflects the country’s long history, rich culture, and varied landscapes. By 2026, a total of 21 sites in Greece have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The latest additions are the Minoan Palace Centres on
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In recent weeks, photographs from the Kaisariani mass execution on May 1, 1944, have circulated in Greek media and social media feeds on a scale few have been able to miss. The images show moments from an event that, in Greece, has long been part
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In this second part of our journey through lesser known attractions in Athens, we move from Peisistratos’ ancient aqueduct near the National Garden, past King Otto’s 19th-century stone arch bridge and the worn relief of the god Pan – both tucked beside the wild and
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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Santorini and Amorgos have recently experienced hundreds of earthquakes over an extended period. Magnitudes of up to 5.4 on the Richter scale have been recorded. The intense seismic activity has prompted authorities to declare the islands in a state of emergency. As a precautionary measure,
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In our article series about sanctuaries near Athens, we will today visit Brauron/Βραυρώνα (pronounced: Vravrona), an important and well-preserved temple complex dedicated to Artemis – the goddess of hunting and nature. The sanctuary, located just a couple of kilometers from Athens International Airport, is built
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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
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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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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