It is the idyllic beaches, quiet atmosphere and beautiful weather that attract many people in Greece. However, just as many come to spend some time, ancient ruins and temples of this culturally rich country.
Athens could be the first city that springs on the other hand it seems to be an archaeological site or a piece of his 5000 history around every corner of Greek antiquities, but in Greece. Almost twenty million people visit every Greece. You should get an idea of its remarkable past on your holiday in Greece on the island of Crete and visit at least one of its historic sites.
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is a tourist favorite, thanks to the beautiful beaches and relaxed pace of life. The island is also home to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, a labyrinth of corridors twisting, mysterious rooms and hidden staircases. The actual place itself was as far back as 6000 BC (Neolithic) and the 22,000-square-foot palace was inhabited built in 1700 BC after the destruction of the original palace. The monuments on this website are the Little Palace, the Royal Villa, the Grand Palace and the Royal Temple Tomb Sanctuary
Chania
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Vrondisi Fountain, Heraklion
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Ancient ruins of Delos
Take a boat trip from the island of Mykonos after the sparsely populated island of Delos you will be able to see what one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece as a reward. The ancient Greeks as a sacred Delos sanctuary to Greece and the island is home to an abundance of treasures. The relics, monuments and antiquities are the Minoan Fountain from the year 166 BC, the Terrace of the Lions and the second-century House of Dionysos. Delos itself is a mere 3.43km² but so holds many artifacts that would justify a second trip.
Minoan Fountain
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Terrace of the Lions
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House of Dionysos
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cemeteries of Vergina
Vergina is the current name for the ancient capital of Macedonia in northern Greece in the foothills of Pieran area removed. This archaeological site contains the remains of the monumental palace with beautifully preserved stucco and mosaics. There is also a cemetery, which stretches for miles and includes 300 grave mounds (mounds), some from the 11th century of which date back before Christ. The site also contains a museum, where visitors other antiquities and what is thought to see the grave of Philip of Macedon.
grave of Philip II of Macedonia
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Athens, some of the most famous Greek sights as containing Parthenon and the ancient Agora but a little research will reveal many lesser-known ruins and temple. Greece is alive with history and a day of exploring these relics of the past makes a great alternative to the beach
Athens
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