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10 Instagram-Worthy Places To Visit In Greece

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10 Instagram-Worthy Places To Visit In Greece

Meteora

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This is a complex of monasteries constructed on pillars made of natural sandstone. These beautiful sandstone pillars are amazing to see. Considered as one of the largest complexes in the country, these Eastern Orthodox monasteries are still inhabited today by men and women monks. Of the 20 monasteries, six are still open. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Santorini

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This circular archipelago is located in the Aegean Sea which was a result of a giant volcanic eruption centuries ago. What used to be an island, this favorite tourist destination also has a giant caldera that leads to the ocean. This island is now filled with hotels and hostels mostly in white with the blue sea adding to its beauty. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Temple of Apollo at Delphi

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One of the most recognizable ruins at Delphi, this temple was where the statues and offerings to the god were stored. This was also a place of cult rituals and divination. Delphi was the home of the Delphi oracle and also a major site for the worship of Apollo. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Melissani Lake, Kefalonia

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This lake also has a 3.5 kilometer cave that can be explored via a boat ride. Also referred to as Melissani Cave, the water is brackish since it a combination of sweet water and sea water and first explored in the 1950s. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Antipaxos Island

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This haven is an uninhabited pristine beach with white sand, quite unique from the common rocky or pebble beaches in Greece. The water is clear and swimming in the sea is possible for about 100 feet where the view at the bottom is still visible. Water Temperature in June is perfect and only few people go for a dip. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

The Rousanou monastery

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One of the remaining inhabited monasteries in Meteora, this picturesque structure looks like one of the towers hidden from civilization and where princesses await to be rescued by their knights in shining armor. A trip to this destination is never complete without watching the sunset in Meteora. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia

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A mixture of old and modern Greece, this lively port city offers a rich history of Byzantine, Ottoman and the Roman empires. Visitors can visit museums and go on shopping sprees located in the districts and malls. Another sight to see here is the “Umbrellas” structure found at the seafront. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Pedestrian Street, Dionysiou Aeropagitou, Acropolis

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After a visit to the Acropolis Museum and the Parthenon, this beautiful street gives visitors the picturesque of the museum and the majestic Parthenon. Going around this place can be best spent riding one of the funky bikes available for rent. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Hellenic Parliament, Syntagma

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Visitors who want to witness the counterpart of the “Changing of the Guards at the Buckingham Palace”, a visit to this parliament takes you to the Syntagma Square. Tourists flock this place while in Athens and have their photographs taken with the yellow building as a backdrop. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!

Secluded Gardens of Zappeion, Syntagma

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Located inside the National Garden, the building of Zappeion can be considered a sanctuary in the heart of the bustling city of Athens. There are stunning gardens in the area where revelers can stop to take photographs or feast their eyes with the beauty of nature.