Sights of Greece. Interesting places with ancient Greek myths

Greece is a country with amazing nature and centuries-old history, which you can get acquainted with when visiting its attractions. We offer you to get acquainted with the most interesting places that tourists can visit.

Acropolis of Athens

This antique landmark is the most famous in Greece. It is believed that its construction began in the 7th century BC. Previously, the building was decorated with statues, some of which can be seen today in the leading museums in Europe. Restoration robots are being conducted on the territory of the Acropolis today, which does not prevent it from being one of the most visited places in the country.

Parthenon

Built on the territory of the Acropolis in 432 BC, the temple became the personification of the greatness of ancient Greece. Outside it is surrounded by columns, and inside the Parthenon you can see a statue of Athena made of ivory and gold. The facade of the building is decorated with images of ancient Greek heroes and mythical creatures.

The ancient Greek city of Delphi

In ancient times, Delphi was the public and religious center of the country. Today, walking along its ruins, one can only be surprised at the skill of the ancient Greek builders, whose creation could stand for more than one thousand years.

Temple of Zeus

The purpose of the construction of this structure was to eclipse all the shrines that existed in the world at that time. Its construction took as much as 600 years, while it was destined to stand for only 300. Today, only ruins remained from the temple, which became one of the most significant cultural attractions of the country.

Agora

For many centuries, this place was the main trading platform of Athens, where large bargains, holidays, public gatherings and theatrical performances were held. Here is the ancient temple of Hephaestus. Today on the territory of the Agora there are numerous trading shops and shops.

Dionysus Theater

This building has become not only a unique architectural landmark, but also the oldest theater in the world, which has survived to this day. Throughout its history, the theater scene has seen immortal productions of the works of Euripides and Sophocles.

Archaeological Museum of Athens

This museum has become a treasury of monuments of antiquity. Among its exhibits, there are more than 20 thousand items that belong to different historical eras. These are legendary sculptures, valuable finds of archaeologists, household items of the ancient Greeks, etc. Here is an old library, in the walls of which scrolls with ancient documents are stored.

The sunken city of Olus

The ancient city is one of the main attractions of the island of Crete. And, despite the fact that Olus sank, thousands of tourists come to this place every year.

Samaria gorge

One of the most beautiful natural beauties of Greece is located on the island of Crete. The gorge is 18 km long, which makes it the longest in Europe. The attractiveness of this place is given by the unique local vegetation, numbering more than 450 species of plants.

Knossos palace

The palace was built in Crete about 4 thousand years ago. However, 300 years after its construction, an earthquake occurred here, as a result of which the structure was badly damaged. Later it was rebuilt again and today tourists can see what remains of the ancient Greek monument described in the legends. Outside, the walls of the palace are decorated with symbols, some of which have still not been deciphered.

Rhodes fortress

The structure is the record holder for the length of castles in Europe and the main attraction of Rhodes.The length of the fortress built in the Middle Ages is 4 km. The walls of the building are decorated with symbols of knight's arms. And to get inside, tourists have to go through a large number of security structures.

Acropolis of Lindos

The history of the city of Lindos dates back about 3 thousand years and almost as much to the local Acropolis. The road to its top is quite long and on the way you can see stone fountains filled with water and taverns, where they offer to try dishes that were prepared in this region many centuries ago.

The ancient city of Rhodes

The defensive walls and gates of the ancient fortress reached us in excellent condition. Here you can visit the towers and bastions.

Blue Caves of Zakynthos

The natural attraction of the country, which is called one of the most picturesque places on the planet. The caves are mesmerizing grottoes and rocky arches created by crystal-clear water. Tourists try to come here before sunrise or before sunset. It was at this time that nature paints here amazing paintings.

Castle of the Knights of St. John

The Greek island of Kos used to be under the control of the Knights of the Order of St. John. Today, many of the buildings of the Order have been preserved here, among them the castle of the Knights-Johannites.

Mykonos Windmills

These mills have become one of the symbols of Greece. They are often depicted on postcards and postage stamps. Initially, the mills were intended for grinding wheat into flour. Today, a museum is open within their walls.

Meteora Monasteries

Monasteries are located on the tops of the cliffs, so they are also called "soaring in the air." They were built in the X century and today are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Cathedral of St. Spyridon

The attraction is located on the island of Corfu. Inside the cathedral are stored the relics of a saint in whose honor he was named. Residents of the island still revere Spiridon of Trimythous, believing in the miraculous power of his relics. There is an opinion that everyone who will follow them can count on the help of the saint in all matters.

Fortress of Kerkyra

The old fortress of Kerkyra was built on the island of Corfu during the reign of the Venetians here. Having captured the island, the Italians decided to make the building impregnable. Therefore, a huge moat with defensive structures was dug around it. To get to the fortress, you had to go along a long bridge. But very soon the fortress lost its defensive significance. And the bridge became a favorite place for people who decided to put an end to life. There are legends that when walking across a bridge, you can hear how not rested souls of suicides groan. It is these stories that attract many tourists here.

Palace of the Grand Masters

In total, the castle has 250 different rooms, each of which is interesting in its own way. The most attractive tourists are called the Hall of Byzantine Icons, the Hall of Music, the mosaic courtyard and the Reception Hall. All rooms have rich decoration in the form of Greek amphoras, antique vases and statues.

Mount Olympus

According to legend, it was here that the ancient Greek god Zeus lived. Today, special hiking trails have been created here, along which you can climb to the top of Olympus.

Santorini Island

The island is 200 km from the mainland and arose thousands of years ago as a result of a volcanic eruption. Amazing landscapes, a beautiful sunset and an active volcano make this place attractive for tourists.

Greece is exactly the place where tourists have the opportunity to touch the thousand-year history and walk through the dreams described in ancient Greek myths.