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Greek History & Culture

Golden-sand beaches and eternal sunshine are not all that Greece is known for. In fact, some of the biggest characteristics of Greece are its vast history and wealthy culture that has been formed through the passing of thousands of years. Even if you’re not a history buff, you cannot stand unmoved before Greece’s ancient ruins and cultural artifacts.

The famous Acropolis Hill in Athens, Naxos’ Portara, Crete’s Knossos Palace, the sites that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, and all the fascinating museums and galleries the country is brimful with are good enough reasons to make you explore a past world full of glam and glory! Here, you will get a taste of the monuments, archaeological ruins, and cultural sights you can visit during your trip to Greece!

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Following the Labors of Hercules
Key Takeaways Hercules' Twelve Labours demonstrated his heroic virtues and unwavering resolve in overcoming formidable challenges. These mythic La...
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The Trojan War; Myth or History?
Key Takeaways The Trojan War warns against the dangers of pride and arrogance in triggering devastating conflicts. Loyalty and betrayal played piv...
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Greek Easter Traditions During Holy Week
Key Takeaways Greek Holy Week holds deep theological importance and offers renewal for Christians leading up to Easter. Greek Easter traditions, l...
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The First Olympic Games in Greece
Key Takeaways The Olympic Games have a storied history that dates back to 776 BC in ancient Olympia, Greece, making them the oldest and most signif...
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Top Greek Fashion Designers
Just one look at the ancient Greek sculptures that decorate museums across the world reveals that ancient Greeks had a natural aptitude for fashion. ...
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3 Ancient Greek Values That Still Matter
Key Takeaways The ancient Greek world harmonized wisdom, science, and achievements, yielding timeless quotes of profound significance. Three quote...
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The Top 7 Greek Idioms Translated
Key Takeaways Greek, like every language, contains numerous idioms, some of which may seem amusing or wise to native speakers, but often perplex no...
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