Is a country in southeastern
Europe
Situated on the southern end of the
Balkan Peninsula
Greece has land borders with
Albania
The Republic of Macedonia
Bulgaria to the north
Turkey to the east
The Aegean Sea lies to the east of
mainland Greece
The lonian Sea to the west
Mediterranean Sea to the south
MODERN GREECE TRACES ITS ROOTS TO THE CIVILISATION
OF ANCIENT GREECE, GENERALLY CONSIDERED THE
CRADLE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
As such, it is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama, including both tragedy and comedy.
SUMMARY HISTORY OF GREECEAncient Greece
Spread through the Balkans, the Aegean islands and coasts of the peninsula of Anatolia, now Turkey, constituting the so-called Hellas.
Greek civilization originated in Crete and Mycenaean cultures.
People of Greek origin, the Dorians, who used iron weapons, seized by defeating the Mycenaean Greece. The Trojan war described by Homer in the Iliad, was probably one of the armed conflicts that were related to the invasion. Sparta and Corinth became Doric major cities. With the Dorians began a period of cultural decline known by the name Dark Ages.
HISTORYV and IV centuries BCE correspond to the
height of the great independent city-states, among which the polis of Athens and Sparta.
During the reign of Pericles the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and other large buildings were built. Greek drama reached its peak with the tragic plays. The philosopher Socrates was another figure of the Athens of Pericles who made the city a cultural and artistic center without rival.
Piraeus is the largest marine – based shipping centre of
Greece and also the commercial hub of Greek
shipping, with most of Greece's shipowners basing their
commercial operations there.
MARITIME INDUSTRYThe shipping industry is a key element of
Greek economic activity dating back to ancient times.
RELIGION
The constitution of Greece recognizes the Greek Orthodox faith as the "prevailing" religion of the country.
The Orthodox Catholic Church is considered to be the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church established by Jesus Christ and his Apostles.
Flag of the Greek Orthodox Church
CUISINE
Greek cuisine is as an example of the healthy Mediterranean diet.
Greek cuisine incorporates fresh ingredients into a variety of local dishes such as moussaka, stifado, Greek Salad, spanakopita and the world famous Souvlaki.
Sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, and drinks such as ouzo, metaxa and a variety of wines including retsina.
SOUVLAKI: Is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small
pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer.
Greek salad with additional ingredients.
SPORTS
Greece, home to the first modern Olympics, holds a long tradition in sports.
Inside the Olympic Stadium of Athens Spiros
Louis.
THE TOURISM HIGHLANDS
Very near Athens, between the northeast coast of the Peloponnese
and the southern coast of Attica, are the islands of the Saronic Gulf. Crystal clear waters, white villages
and quiet
The Pelion peninsula is a region of Greece which is famous for its
natural beauty. The style of Pelion architecture is unique, and is one
that has remained through the passing years. The best example of architecture of Pelion is the famous traditional houses found in several
villages. Many of the traditional houses and buildings are generally older three-story structures. The
base is always made of stone. The upper floors are a combination of
stone and wood.
Alefkandra is a neighborhood in the town of Mykonos is the most visited
of the island and one of the most visited places in Greece. It is well known as Little Venice because of
its houses built on water.
Fira, the capital of Santorini on island of Cyclades, it situated on the top of a cliff, near the crater of an ancient volcano ,sunk in the sea. The city was destroyed by a powerful earthquake but reappear again to become the queen of the Aegean.
Roussanou Monastery is one of the six monasteries (Meteora), dedicated to Santa Barbara.
In the beautiful island of Santorini is the Perivolas Hotel, ranked among the ten world's great hotels. It has a large pool, the light is mixed with the sea and the infinite. The sunsets from this wonderful place are unforgettable.
Apolo Epicurus temple.This famous temple is dedicated to Apolo the God of the sun and medicine.
Mount Lycabettus, which means mountain of wolves stands at the center of the city of Atenas.From this mountain you have a wonderful view across the city, including the islands of Aegina and Salammina. On top of this hill is loacated the church of St. George .It also has a widely used theater in the summer for concerts. You can reach the top in the cable car or walking.
• Kournas Lake is located on the western side of the island Crete. It is the only lake on the island.
• This island cycle is a major summer tourist destinations in Europe. The beauty of its white houses and its breathtaking beaches owes its reputation for beauty. It is a heavily visited island with lots of nightlife. On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, has a pleasant climate at any time of year.
• The arch was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to mark the boundaries of the two parts of Athens, the old or the city of Theseus and the New Town or City of Adrian.
• The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion is. This imposing rock was used to spot potential attacks from the sea.
On the east coast of the island Kefalonia or Cephalonia is the Grotto Melissani. The stalactites hang from the walls and ceiling of the cave flooded
with turquoise waters.
Salonika or Thessaloniki is the second largest city of Greece and is located northeast of this, one of the
most populous country and the main port and commercial center of Greek Macedonia. City is a
university city and industrial center with oil refineries, engineering and textile plants.
In the city of Heraklion is the Source of Morozini located in the central plaza surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops, also called the Fountain of
the Lions. Along with the archaeological site of Knossos, Archaeological Museum and the Historical
Museum are of great interest.
The temple of Afaia. is situated on the northeast of the Greek island of Aegina in the Gulf of Aegina ,
there is not much of the original building , but that it is conserved kept invaluable.
The monasteries of Meteora, or monstarios
suspended from the sky, is an important place in
the Greek Orthodox monasticism. A large
number of monasteries were ruined or
destroyed during the Second World War by
the Germans since the Greek resistance took
refuge in them.
Magnificent and impressive channel to get the Peloponnese
Attica. The channel is an artificial waterway
connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean
Sea.
The theater of Dionisios
The windmills of Mykonos Island
Ereteion view, also known as The
Maidens, portico on the south side of the Acropolis, dedicated
to Pandrosia.
Temple of Athena Niké, or The Victory
of Athena, commemorates the
victory over the Persians at the Battle
of Salamina
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also
known as the Olimpeion, is a
temple in Athens.
Aristotle Square is the most central of
the city of Thessaloniki, with a
huge statue of Aristotle in its center
and the square is surrounded by
important buildings like cinema
Olimpionico, venue for the film festival,
the hotel Electra numerous bars and
restaurants and crowded terraces.
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