Portara – Naxos Island, Greece
The Portara, or the Great Door, is essentially a massive marble doorway, that stands proudly as teh jewel of Naxos. It lies close to the port, on the islet of Palatia which was once a hill. Back in the ancient
Panagia Elefterotria – Athens, Greece
Panagia Elefterotria (Virgin Mary the Liberator) is a church situated in Politeia, a high - class suburb, at the North area of Athens, with a wonderful view to the Attica basin and to Parnes mountain. The Holy Pilgrimage and foundations
Lady of the Castle Cathedral – Rhodes, Greece
Lady of the Castle Cathedral (panagia tou Kastrou) is one of the most impressive structures in the Old Town of Rhodes, Greece. It dates back to the 11th century. It is the largest and oldest surviving church in the Medieval
Street of the Knights – Rhodes, Greece
The Street of the Knights (Ippoton on maps) in Rhodes, Greece is one of the best preserved and most delightful medieval relics in the world. The 600m (1,968 ft.) - long, cobble - paved street was constructed over an ancient
Mandraki Harbor – Rhodes, Greece
Mandraki is one of the three harbors in Rhodes. It is famous, because it is believed that the great statue of Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood at the harbor entrance. Today the deer
Ippokratous Square – Rhodes, Greece
Ippokratous Square lies in the medieval walled city of Rhodes, Greece. In the center of the square stands an ornamental fountain, which, along with a grand staircase from the south west section, is the only remaining evidence of the Castellania,
Castle of Bourtzi – Nafplio, Greece
The castle of Bourtzi is located in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates and invaders from the sea. The Greeks regained it from the Turks on
Firopotamos Beach – Milos, Greece
Combining the traditional character and picturesque beauty of Milos with the exotic emerald waters of an island paradise, this scenic sandy beach is an ideal spot for swimming, unwinding and sunbathing under the everlasting sun.
Academy of Athens – Athens, Greece
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major
Sarakiniko Beach – Milos, Greece
Sarakiniko is a beach on Milos Island, Greece. It is situated on the north shore of the island. The waves from the northwind brings a strange looking greyish - white rocks that can have amazing shapes often compared to a
Little Venice – Mykonos, Greece
Little Venice is one of the most romantic place in the whole of Mykonos. The neighborhood of Little Venice is replete with elegant and gorgeous old houses that are situated precariously on the edge of the sea. Many a discerning
Zappeion – Athens, Greece
The Zappeion is a building in the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private. The Zappeion was used during the 1896 Summer Olympics as the
Lake Vouliagmeni – Athens, Greece
This is a small lake located in the Southern suburbs of Athens in Voulaigmeni. It is a brakish water lake with an average temperature of 24 °Celsius (75.2 °F) all over year. The water is well known by Athenians for
Panathenaic Stadium – Athens, Greece
The Panathenaic Stadium or Panathinaiko (also known as the Kallimarmaro, meaning the "beautifully marbled"),is the most ancient stadium in use in the world, is an athletic stadium in Athens that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Reconstructed from
Olympic Athletic Center – Athens, Greece
The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" or OACA (Greek: OAKA), is a sport facilities complex located at Marousi, northeast Athens, Greece. The complex consists of five major venues as well as other supplementary sport facilities. The Olympic Athletic
Akrotiri Lighthouse – Santorini, Greece
The Akrotiri Lighthouse is among the oldest lighthouses in this part of the world and was constructed way back in 1892. It stands like a sentinel towards the on the southern peninsula of Santorini island. The lighthouse of Akrotiri is
Mykonos Windmills – Greece
The windmills of Mykonos are the trademark of the whole island. They can be seen from every point of Chora village and they are the first thing to see when the ship gets close to the harbour, as they stand
Corinth Canal – Greece
The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making
Church of Panagia Paraportiani – Mykonos, Greece
The Church of Panagia Paraportiani is situated in the neighbourhood of Kastro, in the town of Chora, on the Greek island of Mykonos. Its name literally means "Our Lady of the Side Gate" in Greek, as its entrance was found