While they did pay attention to other symptoms in order to make the diagnosis, one important part of the process was tasting the earwax. If there was a change in the taste it meant there was a high probability of a disease. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Athletes used oil to cover their bodies before training. Afterwards they would scrape the oil off that was now mixed with their sweat and then use this product as a medicine to help those with muscle tension. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Women were treated very differently from men back then. A lot of the medicine used for women included dirt because it was considered that women were susceptible to “impurity”. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
After sexual intercourse women who did not want to get pregnant would employ this very unusual form of contraception. They would sneeze. Yup, that’s what they did thinking it would help them not get pregnant. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Sticks and stones may break my bones but in ancient Greece they were also used to wipe people. The poor had to use rocks while the wealthy could afford sponges on the tip of sticks. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Many graves were discovered where the bodies of the deceases were pinned down with rocks and other heavy objects. This is likely because Ancient Greek were also afraid of zombies and the dead rising again. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Most well detailed sculptures of Ancient Greece portray handsome men as hairless, athletic and with really small genitals. This is because back then it was considered beautiful and big genitals were considered vulgar. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
People back then were not ashamed to show their bodies and they would always go to the gymnasiums naked in order to exercise and train. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Back then throwing an apple to a woman actually indicated a display of love and in many cases it was a way to propose to a women for marriage. If only we could do that today.. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
What is today considered ugly was back then considered a symbol of beauty and sexuality. Having a unibrow was a much desired and envied trait among women.
This classic Greek pastry is normally done with flaky phyllo dough layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and then bathed in sweet syrup. It is a perennial favorite because it is very sweet, crunchy and very decadent. It is a dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Greeks love their leafy greens very much and the very good reason why they do is because they are delicious and healthy. It has a lot of flavor and nutrients; these are greens which can complement any meal. It is served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is the best when we talk about Greek comfort food; this soup is delicious and hearty staple of any Greek home. It usually becomes most family favorite because it is a traditional chicken soup that is finished with a creamy egg-lemon flavor. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This white bean soup is usually on the menu at least once a week in so many homes in Greece. You can keep it very simple or embellish with additional vegetables, anyway, you will find yourself always going back to this hearty bean soup dish. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is a traditional beef stew that is in a rich tomato sauce and baked in a clay oven with some sweet orzo pasta and also topped with a heap of grated kefalotyri cheese. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is a tangy cucumber dip that is flavored with garlic and it is the best complement to vegetables and grilled meats. It is normally used as a condiment for souvlaki and it is also served on the side with warm pita bread triangles for dipping. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is actually the most popular of all Greek dishes, it usually take lots of time to prepare, but it will definitely delight your guests, this spiced meat filling and oven-baked casserole of layered eggplant is normally topped with a creamy bechamel and it is the highlight of any Greek meal. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
These finger-friendly triangles are done with phyllo pastry sheets and they are filled with some mixture of Greek cheeses that is delicious. You can easily make and freeze them to bake for a good snack whenever you want. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Three important components normally make up this meal – meat filling, pasta and a creamy bechamel sauce, all place in a pan and baked to good perfection. But your kitchen will become messy because each of them requires its preparation. Some few pans and pots will be dirty when you start making it, but it will definitely be worth the effort. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is very difficult to pronounce, but so simple to eat! This dish is a very good Greek dessert. It’s drenched with an orange and lemon infused syrup and it is creamy, rich and very delicious that you will want to make it over and over again.
Kalavryta is normally seen as the season’s Naxos, it offers perhaps even more variety than Arakova which is its more popular counterpart and with a little less frenetic atmosphere. Kalavryta is a little town which is a good jumping off point for enjoying winter activities and sports in the area. It is located only 2.5 – 3 hours from Athens. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is a true bucket-list destination, the very first sight of the monasteries that is perched on top of pillars of rock in this UNESCO World Heritage site is actually a take-your-breath-away moment. Of the 24 monasteries which once formed this community that is 1000-year-old, only 6 are still very much in operation and open to the public. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Forming the smaller part of the big Pindos range in northwestern Greece, this mountain chain is actually a series of peaks which effectively form a large ridge that runs roughly north to south across the boundary between the regions of Ioannina and Arta. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Pilio has a lot of densely wooded, almost jungle-like, mountain slopes. When driving through it there’s a clearing where the sun normally breaks through, and you’ll see yourself surrounded by so many apple groves, and far below you the sea normally glistens, and all you will be hearing is birdsong. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Zagori is a mountain paradise. Nature-loving hikers normally find it hard to choose from the hundreds of kilometers of well-marked trails which run over old stone bridges, past monasteries that are inhabited and not, to protected forests teeming across ridges and with life and also views that are heartbreaking. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Arachova has long been seen as the ‘Mykonos of the winter‘, being the hotspot which normally attracts a lot of visitors than probably any other single winter destination. It is the village that is nearest to Greece’s biggest ski resort on Mount Parnassos, and it is just 3 hours from Athens. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The region of Arcadia has stood out right from the onset even with all the natural beauty in Greece and its name has become a poet’s byword for paradise. There is actually no surprise nowadays that this region has become the central Peloponnese and has continued to be under the radar of so many international travelers. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
In metsovo, visitors can easily enjoy wine and gastronomic tourism at the Katogi Averoff Hotel and Winery among some other good hotels, in addition with all of the so many outdoor activities that the wider area has to offer such as snowboarding and skiing at three nearby small resorts. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Although there are thermal springs in many parts of the country, the Pozar Spa is actually one of the very best places to use Greece’s healing waters and it is located at the foot of Mount Voras, in the region of Pella Macedonia in the north of Greece. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
There are so many opportunities here for hiking, mountain biking and more, and the higher you go on the mountain, the smaller the villages get. But what most of them have in abundance is liqueurs, shops selling locally produced spoon sweets, good tavernas, very nice hotels and exceptional locally grown beans.
This dip can be served with bread and then served as a meze or appetizer. It’s done from a lot of garlic and mashed potatoes. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Just like the name suggests, gigantes are big white beans that is cooked in a very Mediterranean sauce of herbs and tomatoes. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
These are normally meatballs, but you don’t have to get afraid over the name because the truth is these fried balls can also be done from a lot of other ingredients apart from meat. While you will also see zucchini keftedes or eggplant keftedes, the types which is most common vegan is tomatokeftedes – tomato fritters. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This can easily be bell peppers or roasted tomatoes (or even both) it has a combination of herbs and rice. It is normally served with French fries that are thick, which on their own are a delicacy that you must not miss in Greece. This dish sometimes has minced meat in it, so always be sure to ask. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Here is another dip for you. This dish is done from eggplant and is just like the Middle Eastern dish that is known as baba ghanoush, you can order a little of these dips or other meze and put them together to make a full meal. This is actually common practice in Greece, most especially when drinking is involved. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is an oven-baked dish of mixed vegetables and it is just like the ratatouille which is found in the southern part of France. The vegetables that are use for this dish are different, but they normally include zucchini and potatoes, and you’ll also see eggplant and tomatoes on it too. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This dish name is Turkish and it actually means “the imam fainted”, and as the story goes, the imam in question swooned with lots of pleasure because he was overcome by the flavor coming from this dish when his wife made it for him. You’ll actually understand better immediately you take the very first bite of this melt-in-your-mouth, it is an eggplant that is stuffed with tomatoes, onion and garlic and it is roasted in a good amount of olive oil. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is very popular in Middle Eastern and some other cuisines, it is a stuffed vine leaves, that is also known as dolmadakia, it is filled with the mixture of herb and rice that is just like the one used in gemista, you can sprinkle it with lemon juice and served cold. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is a specialty of Santorini; you can easily see this appetizer on some other Greek isles. The fact remains that this creamy dip is not done from fava beans! But it’s actually made from puréed yellow split peas, which is a crop that normally grows very well in the fertile, volcanic soil of Santorini. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Savoury pies are normally sold on every street corner in Greece and they are the quintessential Greek fast food. Most type has some kind of cheese, but you don’t have to worry because vegans won’t have to feel left out. Spanakopita, when in its nistisimo type, is only filled with spinach.
It is a much hidden bar but you will always see people chatting outside or even dancing inside. It’s very good for ending a Friday or Saturday night. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Six D.O.G.S put a lot of various happenings in just one place. One can simply enjoy a cocktail watching a concert, a relaxing coffee or snack in the back garden, or even cultural event while talking with people from various backgrounds. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is located in the very heart of Plaka, which is known as the most beautiful neighborhood in Athens. It is a cozy atmosphere for the winter, a place that you will actually forget that you are in the center of a city for the summer. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is a place with a lot of free activities for adults and kids, gardens that are big, café and playground which is suitable for all kinds of travelers and any time of the day. It is actually worth it to drop by here even for a walk. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This cafe has a big outdoor yard that is decorated with plants and gravel on the ground. There are lights all over the walls and it is a place which is perfect for a summer night out with friends. It is super cozy with some vibes that will make you relax. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This café is located in Exarcheia which is one of the busiest regions in Athens; it is inside a refurbished neoclassic house, whose courtyard has become a glass atrium which is truly a good place for food, coffee or drinks. It attracts different types of locals and it also has an atmosphere that is relaxed and cozy. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
There are so many cafes which serve the cold, ‘greekalised’ type of espresso. So you will love it just like your new coolest friend, most especially when you have to walk around the high summer temperatures of the city and for a high quality cappuccino freddo or espresso, Taf in Exarchia area is where locals go to. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Dexameni is an outdoor cafe that is under the trees on the street. The locals normally gather in Dexameni to drink alcohol or coffee and they usually order something to eat. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Athenians have be seeing the Acropolis even before A for Athens started in 2011. But they have never seen it this way. The Acropolis is now on eye level, while the view now extends to the whole area of Monastiraki and Plaka. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is very difficult to believe that there is a cafe in a garden that is so peaceful and just 5 min. walk from Syntagma sq. The cafe is located in the Numismatic Museums’ atrium which is the popular Ilion Melathron, with a garden that is beautiful and complete with reproductions of ancient Greek statues. Τhe quietness and central point make it a very good ideal spot for the lunch break of locals.
Historical evidence shows that Athens is the home of Theatre. The word theatre is of Greek origin. The unique semi-circular shape of seats we have in theatres today was first seen in Athens. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is an unknown fact to many that Athens houses the second largest passenger port in the world and the largest passenger port in the whole of Europe called the PIRAEUS. The port has helped grow the economy of Greece to one of the biggest in Southern Europe which is evident in its large financial sector. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Athens is one of the most visited cities in the world. The rich Acropolis museum has led to the large turn in of tourist into the Greek capital. The National Archaeological Museum is one of the most historic museums in the world because it houses some important artifacts. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The construction of Athens Metro city led to the discovery of many ancient Archaeological artifacts in the history of Greece. Findings show that over 50,000 archaeological artifacts were removed during the construction of Athens 6 Metro Stations. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The Grand Bretagne Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the ancient city of Athens. It is one of the most luxurious hotels in Southern Europe. It is located at Syntagma square in central Athens. The original structure of the hotel was built in 1842 and it housed the Greek General Headquarters during the Greco-Italian war and the battle of Greece between 1940-1941. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Not many are aware of the fact that the marathon event was incorporated into the Athens Olympics game to commemorate the run of the ancient Olympic soldiers Pheidippides who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory of the Athenians against the Persians. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The first modern Olympics in history was held in Athens after the ancient game in Olympia, Greece. The game held between 6th-15th April 1986 and was officially referred to as the game of the I Olympiad. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The ancient city of Athens was not the first capital city of Greece. The first capital city of Greece was Nafplio. It was the capital of the first Greek during and after the war of independence between 1821 -1834. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Have you ever wondered what form of Government the ancient city of Athens has experienced? Athens with her rich historical and cultural background has experienced almost all the type of government to ever existed ranging from Monarchy to Democracy to Socialism to Capitalism and even Communism. It is the home of democracy which was established around 500 BC where all eligible citizens have the right to vote on laws. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Athens is the capital city of Greece, one of the oldest city in the world. It is nicknamed the old woman of the days, the violet city, and the glorious city. Athens was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and courage. The name came as a result of the salt water lake created by Poisedon and the creation of an olive tree by Athena which symbolizes peace and prosperity. Cecrops accepted the creation of the Olive tree and named the city Athena. Records show that Athens has been in existence for over 3,400 years and was first inhabited by humans between 11th and 7th millennium BC. Athens dominates the whole of the Attica region and it is the center of arts and philosophy. It is the home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle Lyceum and the first home of democracy. It is the home of western civilization and the 6th most capital city of Europe housing two worlds heritage site; The Acropolis of Athens and The Middle Age Daphni Monastery. Athens is blessed with a rich cultural and historical past.
Folegandros began to flourish as a tourist destination in the 1980s and ’90s. There are three main settlements: Karavostasi (the main port) and the villages of Ano Meria and Chora. The Chora has public squares free of modern automobile mishaps. The most characteristic district of Chora is the medieval Kastro district (‘meaning castle’). Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The Tzoumerka mountains have rivers, high peaks and traditional stone bridges. Syrako has its stone-built houses and slate roofs, tiny Ampelohori with its main square, Kalarytes with its old cafe (passed down through 5 generations), and Melissourgoi with its mountain refuge. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Sigri is a quiet fishing village located in the Lesvos (aka Mytilene). This was written by Albert Camus in the book ‘The Stranger’. Sigri Castle built in the 18th century by the Grand Admiral of the Ottoman fleet Suleiman Pasha became a fort and base of operations for the Entente during World War I. There is also the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest which depicts the Lesvos’s pre-historic past when a tropical jungle filled with strange beasts covered the land. It also has the local tavernas for fresh fish sale. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Amorgos is linked with the dazzling white monastery of Hozoviotissa clinging to the cliffside and the film The Big Blue by Luc Besson, part of which was filmed on the island. Trails that lead to villages of Aigiali, Katapola, Aghios Georgios and Valsamitis; Lagkada; Evangelistria; Nera and many other lovely places. Amorgos’s rugged landscape. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Poros is two islands (Sfairia and Kalavria) separated by a narrow channel. Walk or cycle through Chora, stand on the hills of Sfairia, where the historical clock (1927) is situated. There is also the Monastiri beach, the fascinating Russian Naval Base (owned by the Russians until 1900). There is also the Lemon Forest in nearby Galatas. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Lasithi houses Aghios Nikolaos town, a busy tourist traffick town that was built around a small lake. with busy traffic and all the associated amenities. Lasithi is also rich with agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables. Dictaean Cave is said to be the exact birth place and home for the myth legend, Zeus. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Ios is rich in the habitation of beaches such as Mylopotas, Psathi, Koumpara, Maganari, Aghia Theodoti. An old castle called Paliokastro is a choice place to view Aegean Sea. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is a village that still has its traditional Macedonian architectural designs. The Sithonia peninsula is located at the Northern part of Greece. There are crab holes called ‘Kavourotripes’ which is the best beach on the island. It has flat, sand-colored rocks and a thick pine forest. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Skyros is part of Sporades. Its main town is Chora that has white washed houses and flower-filled yards. There is also the historical Faltaits museum with many ancient artifacts. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
It is covered by lentisk trees and pines that grow down to the shore. It has clean emerald green waters. Dragonera is a beach on the Island which is 4.2km from Skala.
The club becomes shaped in 1965 from the merger of Phillipoi Kavala, Iraklis Kavala, and A.E. Kavala. They have had some runs in the pinnacle division of the Greek League. They were promoted to Alpha Ethniki for the first time in 1969 and stayed up for 6 years (1970 – 1975). They returned to the top division in 1976 and played once more for 6 seasons. In 1982 the club was relegated to the Beta Ethniki (2d tier of Greek football). After 11 years in Beta Ethnikiand twelve months in Gamma Ethniki (third tier – 1988–89) they had been promoted to Alpha Ethniki. There “black” length commenced for the team wherein they played only in Beta Ethniki and Gamma Ethniki. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
This club has competed numerous times within the Superleague. The club might be first-rate regarded among Greek soccer spectators for its loyal guide and its popularity as the maximum a hit soccer club in Epirus location. In 2016–17 the club takes part in the Superleague. The club finished 9th. A crucial second turned into the charity healthy for the refugees among the veterans of the club and FC Barcelona. The charity match and activities were organized by using the Barça players association in collaboration with the United nations excessive Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and with the guide of PAS Giannina CF. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
The name of the team was Xanthi Athletic club, formally up to 1991. In 1991, Viamar S.A., the reliable importer of Skoda cars in Greece, bought the club from its preceding proprietor and renamed it to Skoda Xanthi Athletic club. In 2016 the cooperation was ended, and the club’s call again to its authentic the club is good is well set up regarding their financial support and youth setup. Xanthi participated in the UEFA Cup or Europa League in 2001–02, 2005–06, 2006–07 and 2013–14 seasons. in the 2004–05 season, Xanthi finished fourth within the A Ethinki (first division, these days awesome League), the club’s exceptional overall performance in lots of years. Xanthi’s first look at the first division was in 1989. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
They have won two Greek Cups (in 1979 and 1998), at the same time as they had been runners-up in the Greek Championship during the 1950–51 and 1970–71 seasons. they have also won the 1971 Balkans Cup and reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1998–99 season. The team presently competes in the super League Greece. They play their home games in Nea Smyrni Stadium with an ability of 11.700 seats. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
In 1938, Olympiacos Volos achieved the most sizable distinction made from a provincial team at the time, succeeding to go into the very last eight in Greek football Cup. In 1947 Olympiacos wins its first Thessalian championship. The year 1954 may be very successful for the group. Moreover, Olympiakos make a great win over Doxa Dramas in an away game, and Olympiakos become a Panprovincional champion of Northern Greece and wins its price tag to the Panhellenic Championship, where they take the decent 5th region. The first top -flight marketing campaign for the club was however not successful, as Olympiakos was relegated in B Ethniki. in spite of this, the club promptly managed to recover from that and get again to the top flight in the very next season after winning Veria in a -legged play-off. The same year Olympiakos reached the Greek Cup round of 16. some other relegation observed in 1968 after the club ended the league in 16th location. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
Recently, Atromitos has been established itself as one of the most aggressive and strong clubs in Greece. They were runners-up of the Greek Cup in 2011 and 2012 and had stepped forward runs in the league, finishing 4th in 2011–12, 3rd in 2012–13, 4th in 2013–14 and 4th as well in 2014–15 season. Their first-class performance inside the league has been the third place, which they have achieved the 1928 and 2013 seasons of the Greek Championship. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
Consistent with the maximum current researches and polls, Panathinaikos is the second one-most popular footballr team in Greece, with the distinction at the back of Olympiacos to be varied between 2% to 9% and the difference in front of the third to differ among 17% to 21% the fans. The club has millions of fans inside Greece and millions of others within the Greek community all around the globe. They preserve a long-term contention with Olympiacos, the clash among the two teams being known as the “Derby of the everlasting enemies. The club maintain some of the oldest and most successful academies in Greece, producing and preparing new footballers for the first team and feeding also the Greek countrywide football team. Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
AEK has come to be one of the most popular clubs in Greece and the Greek diaspora, and one of the three most succeful teams in Greek football (which include Olympiakos and Panathinaikos), triumphing 30 national titles and the only one to have gained all of the competitions prepared by means of the Hellenic football Federation (such as 11 Championships, 15 Greek Cups, 1 League Cup and 3 super Cups). The club has appeard several times in European competitions (UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and the defunct UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup), wherein they’re the second most successful Greek football club regarding achievements. They were the first Greek team to compete in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in the early ’90s, even nowadays they are the only Greek team to have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup (1976–77). Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
This team has appeared several times in the UEFA Europa League competition. Their exceptional European overall performance was in the 1973–74 season after they reached the quater-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. In addition to this, it is the only Greek team that has more wins than losses in all its European history(62 wins, 51 draws and 57 defeats, as of July four, 2017). Click the next ARROW to see the next team!
based on 10 March 1925, Olympiacos is the most successful club in Greek football records, having won 44 Greek League titles 27 Greek Cups, totaling 17 doubles and 4 super Cups, for a total of 75 national titles, all records. Olympiacos’ dominating success may be further evidenced by the fact that all other Greek clubs have won a combined total of 37 League titles. In European competitions, Olympiacos are the highest ranked Greek team in the UEFA rankings, occupying the 21st place in Europe with 70.940 points, sitting one plave above Tottenham Hotspur and one beneath Manchester United. they’ve reached the quater-finals of the 1998–99 UEFA Champions League, losing the semi-final spot in the last minutes of their second match to Juventus and the quarter-finals of the 1992–93 european Cup Winners’ Cup.
Although the famous Atlantis hasn’t been found yet, there are striking similarities between these two that makes many believe that the ruins of the lost city can be found underwater in the proximity of this Greek island. While Atlantis was sunk after the people angered the Gods, Santorini was seriously damaged by volcano eruptions. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
This is not because the island is crowded but because it has an incredible number of stairs. So, it will take a while to get up to your hotel, especially since you’ll be carried bags with you. But, don’t worry, many hotels send carriers to help you out. Nevertheless, checking in will be a lengthy process. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
Many popular pictures that depict Santorini present white houses with blue, dome-like roofs. The truth is that the island is not made out of this kind of houses. Still, if you want to see these houses, it is best to visit the Oia Town. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
The truth is that Santorini appeared due to one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions that ever happened on our planet, known as the Minoan Eruption, devastating all the settlements nearby. So, both Santorini and the surrounding islands are the results of volcanic eruptions that took place for thousands of years. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
There are still visible marks of a massive tsunami that took place millions of years ago
Scientists determined that Crete was once hit by a massive tsunami that created the archipelago where Santorini is located in present days. Although this happened a very long time ago, researchers discovered a fresh layer of seabed that is believed to be formed due to the occurrence of that extreme phenomenon. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
The first inhabitants of Santorini built houses by digging straight into the volcanic rock of the island. You can still enjoy a similar experience these days if you choose to visit the island, although you will enjoy much more comfort and luxury than back then. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
It is said that wine here is best due to the island’s volcanic landscape
If you are a wine enthusiast or just know how to appreciate a glass of great wine, then Santorini is the ideal place for you. Due to the volcanic landscape, made out of pumice, volcanic ash, and solidified lava and ash, which leave the soil rich in minerals that give the wine made here a unique taste. Also, due to the scarce rainfall, wine here is produced in limited quantities, so don’t hesitate to try it out if you’re in the area because you won’t find it anywhere else. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
The most expensive hotel rooms are located on the edge of the volcano
The most expensive hotel rooms are usually those with a hard to resist view and there are quite a few in Santorini. Located on the edge of the volcano and having windows facing the sea, these rooms will give you mesmerizing sunrises and sunsets, an experience that can be lived only on this island. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
Because it is made out of volcanic rock, Santorini also has several hot springs, which are not as popular as the ones in Iceland, for example. It will be easy to spot the warm waters of the island because the bright blue will turn into a shade of brown with a murky appearance. Click the next ARROW to see the next fact!
It is true that Santorini is visited by celebrities and has some of the most luxurious hotels in Europe, but these aspects don’t make this island the most expensive resort. You can easily find hotels that have prices starting with 10 euros, which is more than accessible.
Some Artifacts of the Acropolis are predominantly missing. Lord Elgin a certain English man claimed the Turkish government gave him access to remove some of the Artifacts from the Parthenon and those Artifacts are now in the British Museum. It is worthy of note that after several years these Artifacts have not been returned to the new Acropolis museum. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The Greek flag is located on what was referred to as the Belvedere tower during the medieval period of Acropolis. It serves more than a vantage point for photographs across Athens. During the world war II, some teenagers who inspired the resistance movement against the Nazi forces tore down the Swastika at night leaving the flagpole empty in what was described as the most famous act of resistance against occupying forces. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
There has been an ongoing construction of the Parthenon and the surrounding temples since 1983. The Parthenon was originally constructed with over 70,000 pieces of marble from quarries on Mt Pentehous North-East of Athen. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This can be described as the majestic pathway to the Acropolis. It was built of Pentelic marble by the Mnesikles replacing an earlier entrance. It was built from 437-432BC. Its construction was abandoned during the Peloponnesian war and was never completed. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
Lucky visitors visiting the Acropolis on a Sunday are graced with the glimpse of the Greek Presidential Guard referred to as the Evzones. It is worthy of note that the Evzones raises the Greek flag in the morning and lowers it at sunset, and they are always escorted by the members of an Athenian marching band playing their renowned national anthem. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The temple of Athena Nike is a temple located on the Acropolis of Athens. The temple oversees the entrance to the Acropolis and was constructed in 426BC during the Pericles’ building program. It was named after the Greek goddess, Athena Nike. The temple is known as the earliest fully ionic temple of the Acropolis. It was a replacement for the wooden 6th century, dedication to Athena Nike which was destroyed by the Persians. Nike means victory in Greek and Anthena was worshipped in this form as a goddess of victory. The Athens Nike was in place for 2,000 years until it was destroyed by the Ottomans who used the marble as a fortification wall on the Propylaea. The citizens worship the goddess with the belief to have a successful outcome in the long Peloponnesian war fought on both land and sea against the Spartans and their allies. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is the ancient Greek temple located on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece and was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. The temple was built between 421 and 406 BCE. It derives its name from the legendary Greek hero Erichthonius. It is believed to be a perfect replacement for the Peisistratid temple of Athena Polias destroyed by the Persians in 480BC. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The Porch of the Maidens otherwise referred to as Caryatids of the Acropolis rests on the trodden platform blocks of the old temple of Athena which was eventually destroyed by the invasion of the Persians in 480B.C. It is located directly opposite the Parthenon. The ancient Roman era was characterized by column-shaped like women who are referred to as CARYATIDS and history shows they are from the ancient village of Karyes in Lacoma. It is derived from the Spartan city of Caryae where young women did a ring dance around an open-air stature of the goddess Artemis, locally identified with a walnut tree. The caryatids are identified by their long hair falling in a loose braid down the back with a fleshy physique distinctly revealed by their wet look robes. The maidens stand 7ft tall and they bare resemblance to the 5 originals which are on display at the Acropolis Museum. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
This is the symbol of classical Greece. It was built during the height of Athenian democracy for over 9 years between 447- 438BC. It is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece dedicated to the God Athena who was considered patron to the people of Athens. It is the most important surviving building and generally considered the pinnacle of the Doric Order. It is referred to as a symbol of Ancient Greek, Athenian democracy, and western civilization and one of the world’s greatest cultural movement. It was converted to a church during the Byzantric period in the 5th century and then a mosque in the 1460’s during the Ottoman occupation. It was destroyed by the Ottoman during the Morean War. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous and historic revolutionary landmarks in the history of the world. It is described as the rocky remains of an ancient city of Greek, located on a rocky outcrop of the hill watching over the current city of Athens, Greece. It is referred to as a natural revived site of the world’s greatest architectural impact of modern day civilization and it represents the origin of democracy. It is the remains of several ancient buildings of enormous architectural and historic significance, with the most famous being the PARTHENON. The word ACROPOLIS is of Greek origin, and even though there are many acropoleis in Greece, the ACROPOLIS of Athens is the most significant. The ancient hill has been inhabited as far back as the fourth century BC (460-429 BC).
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