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2 days ago · Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Athens. Athens lies 5 miles (8 km) from the Bay of Phaleron, an inlet of the Aegean (Aigaíon) Sea where Piraeus (Piraiévs), the ...
- History
Athens - Ancient, Acropolis, Democracy: The site of Athens...
- The Acropolis
Athens - Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Greece: Many of...
- Hellenistic and Roman Times
Athens - Acropolis, Parthenon, Democracy: Athens in...
- The City Plan
Athens - Acropolis, Agora, Temples: In 1833 there was almost...
- Piraeus
Piraeus, city and dímos (municipality), Attica (Modern...
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4 days ago · Greece, a rugged country of mountains and islands. The land area, including the islands, is 50,270 square miles (about the size of Alabama). Only 25% of the land is arable, and much of that is dry and rocky. Climate. Greece has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
4 days ago · Greece - Ancient, Art, Archaeology: A myriad of venues in the capital supports this theatre life, which includes productions of Western classics as well as traditional works of political satire. The numerous arts festivals held at historical sites throughout Greece during the summer months feature both native and international artists. Huge audiences are attracted to performances of ancient ...
Jun 19, 2024 · 25 km from Kalavrita Greece is the stunning Planitero village, surrounded by a dense plane-tree forest of exceptional beauty. Planitero is a Natura-protected area, mostly known for its breathtaking treks, natural springs, waterfalls by the river Aroanios, trout and salmon farming, and exceptional traditional taverns.
3 days ago · Phidias (sculptor) The Parthenon ( / ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, - nən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized : Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized : Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple [6] [7] on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
5 days ago · 3. Swim at Ithaca’s Marvelous Beaches. Sarakiniko Beach in Ithaca Greece. Near Vathy, right behind a hill is a quiet beautiful cove, with two beaches called Sarakiniko. It is great for families and is organized with a few sunbeds, umbrellas, and a snack bar, lined with pine trees and covered with pebbles.
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4 days ago · Pericles (/ ˈ p ɛr ɪ k l iː z /, Greek: Περικλῆς; c. 495 – 429 BC) was a Greek politician and general during the Golden Age of Athens.He was prominent and influential in Ancient Athenian politics, particularly between the Greco-Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War, and was acclaimed by Thucydides, a contemporary historian, as "the first citizen of Athens".
