World-famous destinations, such as Mykonos and Santorini, are instantly recognizable in photographs, in part thanks to their distinctive architecture. Influencers love to be photographed in front of whitewashed island houses with blue touches and doors. But why are the houses of the Greek islands blue and white?
You’ve probably already seen the movie ‘300’ and have a certain image of what Sparta was like in Greek antiquity.
There is little chance you haven’t heard about the beauty and vastness of Greek culture and the heritage it has given to the rest of the world.
It all started on November 16, 1972, when the UNESCO General Congress passed the Treaty on the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This Treaty states in a nutshell that the signatory states recognize that the regions in their national territory which have been inscribed on the list constitute, without prejudice to national sovereignty and property rights, a world heritage 'for the protection of which the international community is responsible, which must work as a whole for this purpose.'
About 500 km north of Athens, Thessaloniki welcomes travelers who want to wander around, explore, get to know the ancient and modern side of the co-capital of Greece, have fun, and relax by a cool, seaside breeze.