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Tag: architecture

  • 4 off-the-beaten-path summer road trip ideas around Athens

    4 off-the-beaten-path summer road trip ideas around Athens

    As Athens airport is the biggest international airport in Greece, it marks the beginning of a Greek getaway for many. From here, discovering the Acropolis, Santorini, or Mykonos is part of many itineraries. But why travel the path many have taken before you? Or probably even doing with you! Greece is a versatile and beautiful…

    Anna

    5 March 2023
    archeology, architecture, Athens, Greece, island, islands, nature, travel
  • The myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed

    The myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed

    There is no Greek-er picture than one with white-washed houses, preferably with a blue roof. The traditional Greek island architecture is what makes Greece famous, but how orthodox is this building style for Greece? Here is the myth of traditional Greek blue and white buildings, revealed. The story we want to believe There is a…

    Anna

    9 February 2023
    architecture, cholera, dictatorship, myths
  • Explore Neapoli in Greece

    Explore Neapoli in Greece

    This summer, I discovered the most underrated Greek town. Neapoli Voion, or simply Neapoli or Vatika. This small town is located in the South of the least famous “leg” of the Peloponnese peninsula. The one with terrible roads and very few tourists. If people know Neapoli, it is because the ferries to Kythira depart from…

    Anna

    20 December 2022
    architecture, city, culture, off-the-beaten-track, travel
  • Enter ancient Greece at Mycenae

    Enter ancient Greece at Mycenae

    Greece is famous for its rich amount of archeological sites. Building in the country is almost impossible due to the abundance of history hidden underneath Greek soil. As a result, even the smallest towns have archeological sites or museums. Most of these sites are fields, covered with ancient foundations and restored columns. The most famous…

    Anna

    22 November 2022
    ancient Greece, archeology, architecture, history, Lion Gate, mythology, tomb
  • Experience the ancient theatre of Epidaurus

    Experience the ancient theatre of Epidaurus

    In the north of Peloponnese, close to Nafplion and just 2 hours away from Athens, lies the ancient city of Epidaurus. Epidaurus was a small city established in the sixth century B.C. Today, it is a big tourist attraction due to the most well-preserved ancient theatre. The site is on the list of UNESCO world…

    Anna

    11 September 2022
    archeology, architecture, Greece, history, theatre, UNESCO world heritage
  • The largest fortress of the Aegean Sea.

    The largest fortress of the Aegean Sea.

    When you reach the island of Lemnos by boat, you’re welcomed by an imposing Castle. Built on a rocky and craggy peninsula at the tip of the island, the castle of Myrina is the largest fortress in the Aegean Sea. Over the past 1000 years it endured many battles. History The construction of the largest…

    Anna

    25 June 2022
    archeology, architecture, history