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Known as one of the most historically rich and oldest place, Greece is a great place for holidays. It is also called as the Hellenic Republic and is sited in southeast European region. The distinctive things about this place are its rich heritage comprising great ancient empires including ancient Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, and Byzantines. Some amazing contributions have been made from the heart of Greece such as philosophy, the Olympic Games, as well as drama.
During your trip to Greece, you must feast your taste buds with the local Mediterranean cuisine such as:
1. Greek salad
2. Moussaka
3. Stifado
4. Spanakopita
5. Souvlaki
6. Mezze
All these are popular Greek foods served along with:
1. Tzatziki
2. Grilled octopus
3. Small fish
4. Feta cheese
5. Dolmades
6. Pulses
7. Olives
8. Cheese
During your trip to Greece, you ought to visit Athens. This is the heart of Greece and will offer you some wonderful sites to rejoice in. it is brimming with historical legacies as well as some of the finest and marvellous architecture in the world. Here you must see the Parthenon.
The acropolis is one of the most amazing things to see in Greece. It is a great epitome of Classical Greek culture. Other must see spots in Athens are:
1. National Archaeological Museum
2. Syntagma Square
3. Plaka
4. Cape Sounion
5. Temple of Poseidon
6. Athens Olympic Stadium
7. Lycabettus Hill
8. Byzantine Museum
9. Triumphal Arch of Galerius at Thessaloniki
You must also go to the island of Crete. Here Phaistos and Knossos are two of the finest spots to see. Being one of the largest islands of the Mediterranean Sea, Crete has been reunited with Greece some time back. Crete is brimming with striking beaches, luscious and food.
Although there are many castles in Greece, but you must not miss the one sited in Rhodes. It is believed to be the oldest medieval places in Europe, and has been constantly occupied. Its nearby places have the remnants of ancient Greek, Byzantine monuments, medieval architecture, as well as Ottoman bazaars.
You must also visit the Meteora which is a complex of six monasteries. It is erected on natural sandstone rock pillars. From amongst a number of 20 pillars which were originally erected, only six are left. These are:
1. Great Meteoron
2. Varlaam
3. St. Stephen
4. Holy Trinity
5. St. Nicholas Anapausas
6. Rousanou
It is not easy at all to get to the monasteries. You will have to use long ladders or huge nets which are used to tow people and things.
Another worthwhile tourist place in Greece is Naxos Island in the Cyclades. As a matter of fact, it is one of the oldest churches of Europe. The Panagia Drossiani is presently still being used. It has frescos which date back to many centuries. With this and a lot more, Greece is a dreamland of many visitors from all around the globe. It will offer you a perfect holiday with its historical places, amazing food, shopping as well as adventure.
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