You can inspect the sights of Greece not one week, and if you dig deeper - more than one year. After all, it was born and developed by one of the most powerful ancient cultures, such a lot of pretext. No wonder known saying that everything in Greece is.
Athenian Acropolis
Start inspection of antiquities and acquaintance with Greek traditions stands with Athens, which still retained the status of the capital city. The heart of Athens is an ancient Acropolis and a museum on its territory recognized as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Interestingly, Parfenon is the main temple of Athens and the whole Attica - at different times it was rebuilt with the invaders under his religious needs, was the temple of the Virgin, Mosque and even Sultan's harem.
Mount Olympus
In antiquity - the abode of the gods, and now - the National Park and the highest mountain range of Greece. There are 23 unique types of plants and many rare animals. For the first time, the highest point of Olympus was conquered by climbers in 1913. If you look at the peak of Stephanie at a certain angle, it resembles a gigantic throne.
Temple of Zeus Olympic
One of the recognized wonders of Greece, the greatest cult object of antiquity in the whole country. According to the legend, once in his place communicated with the gods of the girl, the mythical forefather of mankind. The temple was built (and understood) by various kings for 650 years. The Roman Emperor Sulla took some details of the design in order to build a similar structure in Rome. Earlier in the temple was one of the wonders of the ancient world - the statue of Zeus Olympic, not survived so far.
MINOTOVR Labyrinth
A completely original culture developed in ancient times on the island of Crete. It is necessary to look at the King Minosa Palace of King Minos, more famous as a minotaur labyrinth. The legend says that the ugly son of the ruler was hidden in the palace, born with a bull head. Until now, numerous thematic frescoes and secret signs are preserved on the walls that archaeologists cannot decipher.
Rhodes fortress
Rhodes - Another excellent Greek resort, can boast a knightly castle (properly by the Rhodes fortress) of the 14th century and the numerous traces of the defenders of the coffin of the Lord. Here, the Crusaders of more than 200 years restrained the attacks of Muslims and were conquered only by Suleiman Great. The fortress is also called "Castello" or " Palace of the Grand Master. Its foundation is laid on the site of the destroyed temple of the Greek God Helios.
DIKeta cave
Dixet cave or abode Zeus, located on about. Crete, according to legend, is the birthplace of the head of the ancient Greek Pantheon. Fancy stalactites and stalagmites create the unusual beauty of the column in it, and crystal clearly pure lake is waiting inside visitors. In the 19th century, excavations were conducted here, as a result of which altars and figurines dedicated to Zeus were extracted.
Monasteries Meteora
In the north of Greece, in the mountains of Fessenia, travelers are waiting for another cult place - Meteora Monasteries. Six massive rocks support six-sketeers built at different times by Christian hermits. Only at the beginning of the 20th century tourist routes were laid to them. Previously, the buildings here were more, but only the most iconic remained:
- Preobrazhensky;
- Saint Varlaam;
- Monastery Rusan;
- St. Nicholas Anapaavsas;
- Saint Stephen;
- Holy Trinity.
Not tired of excursions and want more? Then be sure to look at the island of Elafonissi with his wonderful pink sand, take it on Mount Athos, admire the golden delta or numerous museums of antiquities.
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