Top 5 Travel Destination In Greece

The Hellenic republic, the official name for Greece, is mostly mountainous. Yet there are so many islands throughout the country that even the natives themselves cannot keep track of them.

It is an ideal place for lovers of both sea (sunbathing, swimming, and windsurfing) and mountains. You can climb on top of an ancient mountain and feel the power from above. The country is also the best choice for those who like learning and seeing new things in addition to leisure. 

You will come across numerous museums, with the statues of ancient gods, galleries, places of archeological importance and alike.Do not limit your visit with one city only. You will not gain a full picture. 

Take some cruises to famous Greek islands and let yourself involve in heavenly pleasure and admiration of the beauty of them. To help you make your tour easier, below we represent the list of top 10 travel destination to visit in Greece.

Acropolis

The first thing that comes to our mind when talking about Greece is the famous Acropolis of Athens. This world famous citadel is located on a high outcrop in the city of Athens, and is home for several buildings of archeological importance, such as Parthenon, Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Theatre of Dionysus, Propylaea, Pandroseion and a couple of other buildings. 

In order to see each of these ruins you will have to spend a full day on the site. Once you complete the tour through the Acropolis, do not forget to visit the Museum of New Acropolis, which is just on your way. Here you will see findings from The Acropolis, including numerous interesting and valuable statues.

Delphi

The city of Delphi is of archeological importance. According to Greek mythology, Delphi was the site of Delphic oracle and the main place for the worship of god Apollo after he slew the Python dragon.

Delphi is famous for the oracle, at the sanctuary of Apollo. The site was home for Pythian Games that took place every four years to commemorate Apollo’s victory.

Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Greece is famous for its temples, among which is the temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. Located on the Attica Peninsula, it is a close destination for those staying in Athens. According to history, the cape is the site of the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, the god of wind in Greek mythology. 

The ruins are perched above the sea, on a headland, surrounded by water on three sides. The temple was rectangular with originally 42 columns, 15 of which stand now, unfortunately. The temple was destroyed in 399, by Emperor Arcadious.

Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, with the highest peak of Mitikas. Olympus is well known to us from ancient Greek Mythology. It was the home for twelve Greek Gods of the ancient world. Most tourists visit Greece mainly for the mount, in order to climb it up.

Corfu

Corfu is a most popular tourist destination. It is visited not only by middle class European families, but also is the beloved destination for the Elite as well. The island offers you different museums and libraries, such as The Museum of Asian art of Corfu, Kapodistrias Museum, and The Banknote Museum and so on.





(Source : toptentop)

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