Famous historic buildings Dion Archaelogical Park: Mount
Olympus, Greece's highest peak, safeguards the site of Dion, an
ancient city named after the Greek god Zeus (in modern Greek,
Dias). Delos: Surrounded by the Cyclades is the island of Delos,
the birthplace of the deities Apollo and Artemis. Delos holds
UNESCO status for being a place of substantial religious
significance from the seventh century BC. Delphi: It's easy to see
why the ancient Greeks considered Delphi the navel of the earth
(the omphalos), as there is an air of magic at this UNESCO site's
dramatic setting beneath Mount Parnassus, about 185km north-west of
Athens. Olympia was one of the most important sanctuaries of
ancient Greece although we know it as the birthplace of the Olympic
Games. The Acropolis is not a single building but a number of
temples build on a hill overlooking Athens.
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Famous historic buildings Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus:
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus is considered by UNESCO to be "one
of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture" for its
integration into the site, the perfection of its proportions and
its extraordinary acoustics. When you visit, sit in one of the
14,000 spectator seats and have a friend drop a coin in the centre
of the theatre's stage. Palace of Knossos: Legend warned that those
who dared to enter the astounding Palace King Minos in Crete would
not come out alive because this labyrinthine palace was also home
to the minotaur: a half-man, half-bull.
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Famous personalities Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great
is the most famous Greek personality ever. His short life was full
of adventures. Homer the Epic Poet: Homer, the famous poet of the
Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic
poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Pericles the Inspired Statesman:
Pericles (495-429 BC) was the man who led Athens to its glory. An
inspired politician, a brave general and a persuasive orator. El
Greco the painter: His real name was Domenicos Theotokopoulos,
however he became famous as "El Greco" (The Greek) Nikos
Kazantzakis: Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) is the most translated
Greek novelist of the 20th century. Born in Heraklion Crete,
Kazantzakis studied law in Athens and philosophy in Paris
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Famous personalities Constantine Cavafy the Poet: Constantine
Cavafy (1863-1933) is one of the most famous Greek poets worldwide.
Born in Alexandria Egypt to Greek parents, he managed to
distinguish with his sensitive and liberal style of writing.
Aristotle Onassis: Aristotle Onassis (1906- 1975) is probably the
most famous Greek businessman and he was considered one of the
richest man in the world, when he was alive. Maria Callas: She is
mostly called La Divina and she has been awarded as the greatest
opera singer in the world. Maria Callas was born in 1923 in New
York to Greek parents. Melina Mercouri: born as Maria Amalia
Mercouri was a Greek actress, singer and Politician. As an actress
she made her film debut in Stella (1955) and met international
success with performances in Never on Sunday, Phaedra, Top kapi,
and Promise at Dawn. She won the award for Best Actress at the 196
Cannes Film Festival, and she was also nominated for an Academy
Award, a Tony Award, three Golden Globe awards, and two BAFTA
awards.
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Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the
world. With over sixty inhabited islands, historic sites, idyllic
beaches and towering mountain ranges there is a wide variety of
tourist attractions in Greece to explore. And despite the debt
crisis Greece as a travel destination is as popular as it has ever
been. Greek islands sporades Anatoliko agaio cyclades evoia crete
dodekane se
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Traditional Greek Greek olive oil is known worldwide for its
purity, exceptional taste and high nutritional value. Cheese: You
will find unique cheeses of exceptional quality in the market, and
you should make the effort to try these cheeses, such as kaseri,
graviera, kefalotiri, myzithra and metsovone. These cheeses vary
according to their origin, taste and name. Sweet Preserves (spoon
sweets):Linked to the sweet welcome of a visitor, it is the
foremost traditional treat in Greek homes. When served, it usually
fills a teaspoon, hence its name.
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Traditional Greek Greek Wines: are produced from various
varieties of grapes, many of which are unknown to Western wine
lovers. Ouzo: The world famous Greek aperitif, with the best from
Lesbos and from Chios. It is produced from distilled alcohol, water
and aromatic ingredients, with aniseed prevailing. Traditional
liquors: Local liquors cannot but be included among the
protagonists in Greek gustations or tastes. Products such as roses,
cranberries, plums, mint, mastic, walnuts and many more "lend"
their aromas and their tastes to alcohol with exciting results.
Mastic: A product that is unique in the world, as it is grown
exclusively on the Aegean island of Chios. It is produced from the
resin of the mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus) and can be consumed
untreated without chemical or industrial processing.