Venetian Castle of Parga
Hilltop remains of a Venetian castle dating to the 11th century, accessed by a hike, with sea views.
Read MoreMonastery of Chilandariou
The history of the monastery begins in the 10th century but, after its ruin, the emperor Alexius III, in 1198 granted it to the Serbian rulers Stefan Nemanja and his son Rastko, who became monks (Symeon and Sava respectively) who…
Read MoreMuseum of Palaiopolis-Mon Repos
The Palaiopolis-Mon Repos Museum opened its doors to the public in 2001. The mansion, in which the Museum is currently housed, was built at the time of British rule by Sir Frederick Adam, Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian islands.…
Read MoreKremastos Waterfall, Samothrace
The highest waterfall in Greece, the Kremastos Waterfall (Kremasto Nero), falling from a height of 180 m. More information: http://canyoning-caving.blogspot.com/2011/06/blog-post_25.html
Read MoreAgia Paraskevi, Samothraki
Agia Paraskevi, Samothraki. This small chapel in Ano Meria is located right on the sea. More information: https://www.insamothraki.com/agia-paraskevi-the-little-church-on-the-seashore.html
Read MoreCastle of Platamona
At the southeastern end of Pieria, under Mount Olympus, the castle of Platamonas, built at a strategic control point of the passage from Thessaly to Macedonia, dominates. More information: https://pieriaguide.gr/platamonas-castle/
Read MoreGreek Independence Day 1821-2021
Greece on March 25th will celebrate the 200 year bicentennial revolution and declaration of the war of independence 1821-2021. Video produced by Greece 2021 and “Let’s Start the Dance”
Read MoreAgios Nektarios monastery, Aegina
One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church of Agios Nektarios (Saint Nectarios) and the monastery of Agia Triada (The Holy Trinity) that is located on a higher level overlooking the church. Agios Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920),…
Read MoreHoly Monastery of Great Meteoron
The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, located at Meteora-Greece, is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery which remains “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the cliff formation of a gigantic rock on top of…
Read MoreModiano Market
Modiano Market is an enclosed market in Thessaloniki, Greece. It was built between 1922 and 1930, in the center of the city and forms the central point of the city’s market which encompasses over several blocks. It took its name…
Read MorePanagia Chalkeon
The temple of Panagia Chalkeon is located in the heart of the historical center, southwest of the Roman Forum and North of Egnatia Street. Built in 1028 A.D. as mentioned to the founder’s inscription over the west entrance, it has…
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