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List of things to do in Athens An image of Western Civilization at its generally brilliant, Athens' renowned history extends back over 3,000 years. The city prospered during old style artifact and was the origin of Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. Something beyond a relic of its brilliant past, today Athens is a clamoring and present day capital city and home to a portion of the nation's most significant vacation destinations. So without a delay book cheap flight tickets to Athens. At the point when you think you've come up short on activities in Athens, invest some energy becoming mixed up in the Plaka region's tight person on foot boulevards, fixed with interesting bougainvillea-hung houses and welcoming eatery patios. The Parthenon Regardless of whether you couldn't care less about paleohistory or the way that in the event that it were not for the old Greeks you may be living in a far less acculturated way, you can't come to Athens and not visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon. Indeed I realize that there are really Athenians who have never climbed the means to see one of the miracles of the old world, the explanation a great many individuals go to their city, the dynamite constructing that represents probably the most noteworthy accomplishments of humanity. On the off chance that you don't do anything else on your visit to Athens, this is the one thing you ought to do. Acroplois Museum This stunning exhibition hall at the foot of the Acropolis' southern slant grandstands its enduring fortunes. The assortment covers the Archaic time frame to the Roman one, yet the accentuation is on the Acropolis of the fifth century BC, thought about the apotheosis of Greece's masterful accomplishment. The exhibition hall uncovers layers of history – from old remains underneath the structure, to the Acropolis itself, consistently noticeable above through floor-to-roof windows. The great worth eatery has wonderful views. Kerameikos This rich, quiet site is named for the potters who settled it around 3000 BC. It was utilized as a graveyard through the sixth century AD. The grave markers give a feeling of antiquated life; various marble stelae (grave markers) are cut with striking representations and recognizable scenes. It is always advisable to book low cost airlines tickets before planning for vacation. Ancient Agora The Agora was old Athens' heart, the vivacious center of authoritative, business, political and social movement. Socrates elucidated his way of thinking here; in AD 49 St Paul came here to win changes over to Christianity. The site today is a rich reprieve, home to the excellent Temple of Hephaistos, a decent historical center and the eleventh century Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles, cut in block designs that emulate Arabic calligraphy. The greenery harbors winged animals and reptiles. Permit around two hours to see everything. Benaki museum of Greek Culture In 1930 Antonis Benakis – a legislator's child conceived in Alexandria, Egypt, in the late nineteenth century – blessed what is maybe the best historical center in Greece. Its three stories feature flawless fortunes from the Bronze Age up to WWII. Particularly flawless are the Byzantine symbols and the broad assortment of Greek territorial ensembles, just as complete living rooms from Macedonian manors, complicatedly cut and painted. Benakis had such a decent eye, that even the horticultural devices are delightful. National Archaeological Museum Lodging the world's best assortment of Greek ancient pieces in a huge neoclassical structure, this exhibition hall is one of Athens' top attractions. Fortunes offering a perspective on Greek workmanship and history – dating from the Neolithic time to Classical periods, remembering the Ptolemaic time for Egypt – incorporate choice figures, ceramics, adornments, frescoes and ancient rarities found all through Greece. The delightfully introduced shows are shown essentially specifically. Stavros Niarchos Foundation culture center Sitting underneath a man-made slant above Faliron Bay, and concealed by an 'Enchantment Carpet' rooftop secured with sun oriented boards, this staggering Renzo Piano structure, finished in 2016, is home to the Greek National Opera and the fundamental part of the National Library. It's encircled by a lovely large park and has a noteworthy scope of occasions and shows, a few of which are free. Ergon House Agora A magnificent expansion to Athens' culinary scene is this shop, bistro and café possessing a beautifully planned chamber space overflowed with light. There are isolated territories for a greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher and bread shop, in addition to racks pressed with top-quality Greek items sourced from little scope makers around the nation. You'll eat well here and, in all likelihood, leave loaded down with treats. Museum of Islamic Art While not especially enormous, this gallery houses a critical assortment of Islamic craftsmanship. Four stories of a house show, in rising sequential request, astoundingly wonderful weaving, adornments, porcelain and even a marble-amazed banquet hall from a seventeenth century Cairo manor. Instructive signage gives the detail on what you're seeing. In the storm cellar, some portion of Athens' old Themistoklean divider is uncovered. Varvakios Agora A brilliant sight in its own right, this colossal old fashioned iron market corridor is committed to fish and meat, particularly endless supply of sheep remains, hanging in scarcely EU-agreeable glass cases. Tavernas inside the market, many open day in and day out, are an Athenian foundation for aftereffect busting patsas. Underflow Work in Greek vanguard rock and dark sounds, this is one of Athens' top record shops. It stocks a wide scope of music sorts on vinyl and CD, both new and used. It's additionally a craftsmanship exhibition, bistro and, on Friday evenings, a presentation space – check the site to see who's playing. Zacharias A Greek-Spanish couple having some expertise in silkscreen structures roused by old style themes. Particularly pleasant are their calfskin note pads, wallets and the sky is the limit from there, where dark ink on the common stow away echoes the shades of old earthenware. A portion of their stir appears in historical center shops, yet this retail facade and workspace has the best determination. So here the list of most important places you should definitely visit whenever you make an idea to go to this beautiful place. Book online flight reservation today and explore the world !

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Lernen. Von wem? D14

“Von Athen lernen” ist der Titel der aktuellen DOCUMENTA. Die D14 wird - auch wegen der Tatsache, dass sie erstmalig außerhalb von Kassel stattfindet - sehr kontrovers diskutiert, Grund genug, uns selber ein Bild zu machen. Ab nach Athen. Heimspiel ;-)

Drei Tage Zeit, vier Locations und was uns sonst noch so über den Weg läuft.

Die D14 Karte zeigt zwar fast 50 Orte in Athen, die meisten davon sind aber auch unabhängig der DOCUMENTA einen eigenen Besuch wert.

Wir starten im EMST. Es ist das Nationale Museum für Zeitgenössische Kunst und Hauptausstellungsort der D14.

1997 hatte in Athen die Betreibergesellschaft der U-Bahn das ehemalige Gebäude der Brauerei Fix erworben um an dessen Stelle ein Park&Ride-Parkhaus zu errichten. Architekturfreunde hielten das Bauwerk besetzt und forderten stattdessen eine kulturelle Nutzung. Schließlich wurde ein Kompromiss erzielt, die Hälfte wurde abgerissen und ermöglichte den Bau einer Tiefgarage, die andere Hälfte wurde 2000 dem Staat überlassen mit der Bedingung der kulturellen Nutzung. Ab 2003 wurden Ausstellungen des neuen Nationalen Museum für Zeitgenössische Kunst in der Ruine gezeigt, von 2007 bis 2013 wurde das Gebäude saniert und zum Museum ausgebaut. Interimsweise war es bis 2014 im Gebäude des Athener Odeion untergebracht. (Quelle Wikipedia).

Eintritt 8,00 Euro, 4 Etagen, schöne Architektur, White Cube Atmosphäre. Für uns Standard. Für Griechenland HighEnd. Nun, es ist gerade neu eröffnet. Schauen wir in 3 Jahren noch einmal ;-)

Ein Roter Faden, eine Klammer, etwas, was die verschiedenen Arbeiten zusammenhält? Fehlanzeige. Dieser Eindruck wird sich später weiter bestätigen. Ist aber auch egal. Warum und wieso sollten Arbeiten von 100 Künstlern aus den letzten 5 Dekaden einen Roten Faden vorweisen? Wir erfreuen uns der allgegenwärtig freundlichen Menschen, die sichtlich stolze Gastgeber sind.

Taxis werden uns für 2,00 bis maximal 7,00 Euro die nächsten Tage von einer Location zur nächsten bringen. Zu Galerien, Restaurants, zu unserem Hotel. Keine bessere Fortbewegungsmöglichkeit, wenn nicht entsprechende Streiks die Busse und die Metro gerade lahmlegen! Dann läuft auf den Straßen Athens nichts mehr.

Nächste Station das Odeion (Athener Konservatorium). Auch hier empfangen uns strahlende Gesichter. Der Eintritt ist frei. 30 Minuten nach Ankunft wird klar: DAS IST DER ORT!

Völlig unvorbereitet auf das, was wir vorfinden erfragen wir die Geschichte dieses Gebäudes. Nur Wenige wissen Bescheid.

Das weithin als Odeion bekannte Athener Konservatorium ist Teil eines größeren städtischen Bebauungsplans, der nicht realisiert wurde. Der Entwurf, mit dem der Architekt Ioannis Despotopoulos 1959 den 1. Preis im Wettbewerb für ein Kulturzentrum in Athen gewann, gehört zu den überzeugendsten Vorhaben der modernen griechischen Architektur. Es treibt die Vision eines mitteleuropäischen Rationalismus voran und auch die Bestrebungen einer weltoffenen Kulturpolitik, die in der Nachkriegszeit aufkamen. Nach Despotopoulos’ Idee sollten im Zentrum Athens ein Nationaltheater, ein Kongresszentrum, ein Museum, eine Bibliothek und ein Freilufttheater in enger Nachbarschaft entstehen. Doch der umfassendere Plan wurde nicht umgesetzt. (Quelle: DOCUMENTA 14). So steht dieses Gebäude seit den 60ern zum Teil ohne Nutzung!!! Als wir etwa 3 Stockwerke erst in die Tiefe gehen und im sogenannten Keller stehen, stockt der Atem. Eine riesige Halle!

Die Decke sieht so aus als hätten man im Obergeschoss eine gigantische Badewanne eingelassen. Eine Mulde. Wir stehen darunter. Was ist darüber?

Ein Amphitheater! Roher Beton! Keine Beleuchtung, keine Sitzkissen. Nichts. Seit den 60er Jahren. Unfassbar!

Kein Bild und auch kein Video kann die Gänsehaut wiedergeben, die einen an diesem Ort überfällt. Auf der Rückseite der “Bühne” laufen auf einem riesigen LED Band (Ticker) Aktienkurse. Lautsprecher, wie ein Chor im Raum verteilt, geben Klagelieder wieder. Frauenstimmen, süß, schmerzerfüllt und archaisch greifen durch die Gehörgänge tief in unsere Seelen. Wenn es einen Ort dieser DOCUMENTA hier in Athen zu besuchen gilt, dann diesen.

Wir tauchen wieder auf die Oberfläche auf um in den nächsten Keller abzusteigen. Dieser wird bereits durch eine Kultur- & Kunst-Initiative regelmäßig bespielt. Auch hier ist die Architektur berauschend. Die Räume sind niedriger und verspielt verwinkelt. Hier wird deutlich, dass alle Arbeiten und Installationen Bezug nehmen auf den Inhalt/Zweck des Gebäudes: Musik.

Eine sehr smarte Installation im Innenhof des Kellers beschäftigt uns länger.

Ein Riesenhaufen Müll türmt sich auf. Davor eine Art Sortierbank, davor eine hydraulische Presse, davor das eigentliche Kunstwerk. Oder doch umgekehrt? Wir sammeln die Information wie Müllsammler das Weggeworfene. Auch der Künstler hat Müll gesammelt. Um Athen herum. Die Besucher dürfen an dieser Stelle ihre Lieblingsfunde aus dem Haufen aussuchen. Bis zu 15 Objekte werden zwischen den Seiten eines Blanko-Buchs platziert. Jetzt kommt die Presse ins Spiel. Alles wird mit gewaltiger Kraft zusammengedrückt. Die weggeworfenen Fragmente unseres Konsums erzeugen Reliefe im Buch. Das Buch wird eingeschweißt und kann für 80,00 Euro mitgenommen werden. So geht Müllexport ;-)

Station 3. ASFA (Hochschule der Bildenden Künste).

Am Eingang der Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Athen in der Pireos-Straße stößt man auf das griechische Heldensprichwort Ένας στο Χώμα χιλιάδες στον Αγώνα (Einer in der Erde, Tausende auf dem Schlachtfeld). Komisch verfremdet, lautet es nun so: Ένας στο MoMA χιλιάδες στον Αγώνα (Einer im MoMA, Tausende auf dem Schlachtfeld). Es handelt sich um eine augenzwinkernde Anspielung auf das Museum of Modern Art in New York, die den Horizont künstlerischen Erfolgs einebnet. Die ASFA, die auf die 1836 gegründete Königliche Kunsthochschule zurückgeht, verlegte 1992 die Bereiche Bildende Kunst, Kunsttheorie und Kunstgeschichte in die Räume der ehemaligen Textilfabrik der Familie Sikiarides. (Quelle: DOCUMENTA 14)

Größer könnte der Kontrast an einem Ort nicht sein. Im Komplex der ehemaligen Fabrik ist der reguläre Betrieb in z.T. sehr runtergekommenen Gebäuden untergebracht. Es sieht mehr nach einem von Kreativen informell besetztem Ort als nach einer Bildungsinstitution aus. Gut, vielleicht sind wir (weiter im Westen) etwas zu verwöhnt... ;-)

Ein Besuch der Örtlichkeit lohnt sich für kunstinteressierte Menschen auch außerhalb der DOCUMENTA. Die Murals sind gigantisch und der Kaffee in der Hochschul-Kantine ein Muss.

Die Ausstellungshalle dagegen ist ein geschliffener Diamant mit Top-Galerie Qualitäten. Groß, großartig. Auffällig: alle Beleuchtungselemente hängen wie mit der Laserwasser-Waage auf einer Linie. Wir konnten nicht herausfinden, ob dies immer so ist oder ob der aktuelle Einfluss der DOCUMENTA sich an solchen Details manifestiert ;-)

Zwischen Kassel und Athen wird Schach gespielt! Nettes verbindendes Element. Versteckt hinter schweren Perlen-Vorhängen.

Station 4: Benaki Museum - Annex Pireos-Strasse .

Es gehört zu unseren Lieblingsmuseen, denn hier haben wir bereits einige schöne Ausstellungen erlebt. Die Vorfreude wird allerdings jäh gestoppt. Der aktuelle Streik einiger Verbände trifft auch uns: Heute geschlossen! Arbeitskampf. Was für ein Krampf! Dafür ist der Eintritt am kommenden Tag und bei unserem nächsten Versuch frei. Kleine Wiedergutmachung :-)

Das Benaki-Museum wurde 1930 von dem Sammler Antonis Benakis gegründet, der einer bedeutenden Familie der griechischen Diaspora entstammte. Sein Vater Emmanouil Benakis war ein griechischer Kaufmann und Politiker, der nach Alexandria ausgewandert war, wo er ein Vermögen mit Baumwolle machte. Nach Griechenland zurückgekehrt, wurde er 1914 zum Bürgermeister von Athen gewählt und half nach dem Krieg in Kleinasien bei der Wiederansiedlung von Flüchtlingen. Zu seinen sechs Kindern gehörten die Schriftstellerin Penelope Delta sowie Antonis, der in Alexandria geboren wurde, wo er mit dem Sammeln begann. In den späten 1920er Jahren ließ sich auch Antonis Benakis in Griechenland nieder und stiftete dort seine gesamte Sammlung dem Staat. Das aus dieser Schenkung hervorgegangene Benaki-Museum gilt mit seinen sechs Dependancen, vier Archiven und einer umfangreichen Bibliothek nach wie vor als eines der wichtigsten Museen des Landes. Heute besteht die Sammlung aus mehr als 500.000 Objekten, die das gesamte Spektrum der griechischen Kunst und Kultur umfassen; sie wird ergänzt durch Beispiele islamischer, präkolumbischer, afrikanischer und chinesischer Kunst. Das Museum bietet eine einzigartige Darstellung der griechischen Zivilisation und interpretiert ihre künstlerischen und intellektuellen Aspekte im Dialog mit Entwicklungen auf der ganzen Welt. (Quelle: DOCUMENTA 14)

Wir tauchen ein um recht flott wieder aufzutauchen. Hmmm. So richtig will hier nichts zünden.

Wir erfahren, dass neben den DOCUMENTA Räumen noch eine weitere Ausstellung läuft. Die wiederum hat es in sich. Das Gleichgewicht ist wiederhergestellt. Es ist allerdings das erste Mal, dass wir mit den Dingen nicht richtig glücklich sind. Man muss nicht alles verstehen. Und schon mal gar nicht muss alles gefallen. Aber wenn es gar nicht zündet? Und die Parallel-Ausstellung eher das erwartete Niveau vorhält?...

Wir brauchen ein Gegenmittel und entscheiden uns noch einmal das Odeion zu besuchen. Nach einer kurzen Pause und einer schnellen Taxifahrt sind wir dort, wo es sich wirklich lohnt zu sein. Klasse!

Zu viele Stimmen kritisieren die aktuelle DOCUMENTA in Athen. Zu unrecht finden wir. Zumal die Stimmen häufig von Menschen stammen, die noch nicht einmal vor Ort waren. Schwätzer!

Wir hatten einen Grund genau diese Reise anzutreten und genau diesen Aufenthalt zu organisieren. Es war die DOCUMENTA 14. Wir haben viele spannende Orte und durchaus eine Reihe sehr interessanter Arbeiten erleben dürfen. Es ist die DOCUMENTA 14. Ist der meta-philosophische Diskurs und das heilige Blabla um die Kunst wirklich so entscheidend für den Genuss der Gastfreundschaft und Hilfsbereitschaft all dieser Menschen, die unseren Aufenthalt so positiv geprägt haben? Nein. Wir haben es sehr genossen und fühlen uns bereichert.

Sind gespannt auf Kassel nun! Der nächste DOCUMENTA 14 Beitrag folgt dann im Juli ;-)

Folgt uns auf Facebook und auf Twitter! Wir folgen der Kunst ;-)

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Restoration and creation of an exceptional centre.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has approved a grant to the Benaki Museum to fully cover the repair and restoration works as well as the cost of the necessary equipment for the Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House in Kardamyli. This unique property will soon start operating as a centre for hosting notable figures from the intellectual and artistic worlds as well as a centre for educational activities in collaboration with Institutions in Greece and abroad.

The donation of Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor

For many years Patrick and his wife Joan Leigh Fermor lived in Kardamyli in Messenian Mani, in the house which was designed by the architect Nikos Hadjimichalis in close collaboration with the Leigh Fermors. In 1996, Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor bequeathed their home in Kardamyli to the Benaki Museum, while still in life, with the intention that ownership of the house would be transferred to the Museum after their deaths. The option of donating the property to the Benaki Museum was suggested by their close friend Tzannis Tzannetakis. The bequest was accepted unreservedly by the Benaki Museum, particularly given Leigh Fermor’s close relationship with the Museum’s founder Antonis Benakis and his daughter Irini Kalliga.

According to the donation contract, the property must be used to foster the success of the Benaki Museum’s work, based on the decisions of its Board of Trustees. In addition, it may be used to host researchers seeking a quiet and welcoming place to work, while there is also provision for the option of renting the property for three months every year in order to secure its operating costs. Taking into consideration the donor’s personality and standing, the Museum added certain categories of guests such as writers, poets, artists and so on. The Museum acquired full ownership of the property in the autumn of 2011. After receiving the gift, a study on its future use was initiated, and in parallel, a preliminary study on the repair and restoration of the property’s buildings was undertaken in collaboration with architects Andreas Kourkoulas and Maria Kokkinou and a budget was also drafted for the project. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, in response to the Museum’s initial request for funding for the repairs and the acquisition of the necessary equipment for the operation of the house, commissioned—and funded—a feasibility study, which was conducted by AEA Consulting, a firm specializing in the organization and management of cultural institutions. This study, which was based on the Benaki Museum’s proposal for the future operation of the house, led to a number of changes, mainly in regard to the financial planning respecting the sustainability of the project.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation announced the approval of the Benaki Museum’s request to fully cover the repair works and the restoration of the Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House as well as its equipment, so that it can start operating as soon as possible. The Benaki Museum’s Board of Trustees would like to once again thank the Stavros Niarchos Foundation for its continued and very generous support, and the inclusion of this project in its arts and culture grants. The unique location of the Leigh Fermor House, its distinctive architectural form and the luminance bestowed upon it by the author himself, in conjunction with the Benaki Museum’s supervision and the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, guarantee the creation of an exceptional centre which will gain a high place among the many similar centers in Europe and the United States.

The property

The property is located in the Kalamitsi area on the outskirts of Kardamyli, in Messenia, and has a total area of about nine stremmata, a little over two acres. It is, by general consensus, one of the most beautiful properties in Greece. Its direct contact with the sea—narrow stone steps lead to a small pebble beach just below the estate—the low, discreet, stone buildings and the Mediterranean garden that goes down to the water, comprise an ideal environment for focus and the creative process. In short, a sojourn in this place is a great gift that Greece can offer to notable figures from the intellectual and artistic worlds.

The vision

The creation of a centre in Greece (working title: The Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor Centre), the operation of which, will commence in stages and planning of the following years will be based on evaluation of its activity. The operations of the Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor Centre will include: -hosting of young writers and scholars for work and research purposes, -organisation of higher-educational activities in collaboration with Universities and Institutions in Greece and abroad, -honorary hosting of notable representatives from the fields of literature, the arts and other fields, -organisation of educational and cultural events for the general public and residents of Kardamyli, -scheduled tours of the property, focusing on the donors, the history of the house and its use by the Benaki Museum, -short term honorary hosting of benefactors and major supporters of the Benaki Museum.

The unique location of the Patrick Leigh Fermor House, its distinctive architectural form and the luminance bestowed upon it by the author himself, in conjunction with the Benaki Museum’s supervision and the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, guarantee the creation of an exceptional centre which will gain a high place among the many similar centres in Europe and the United States.

As per a decision by the Museum’s Board of Trustees an international committee is to be set up, which will form and advise on the operation program of the Centre. The advisory committee will be unpaid, it will monitor the project underway and it will make recommendations regarding the selection of guests. The Benaki Museum’s legal, financial and other services (including departments such as Educational Programs, Sponsorship and European Programs, Public Relations and Communication, and Conservation among others) will support and assist the project taking place at the Leigh Fermor House.

The Benaki Museum is aiming for the creation of an endowment based on third-party donations, which will be able to cover operating expenditure of the Centre and allow the proposed educational activities to evolve and grow.

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»Athens Food Tours Athens Food Tours

Greece is famous for its fantastic food, and coming to Athens is a wonderful opportunity to get an authentic taste of Greek's wonderful delicacies. Away from large, noisy, and touristy restaurants, Athens Food Tours will take you to the places where local Greeks eat.

Food experts passionate about what they do will take you in a small group to the hidden little eateries, the famous Varvakeios Food Market, colorful and fragrant spice shops, and other specialty shops, butchers, bakers, sweet shops, pie shops, and olive merchants. You will learn about the history, spices, and ingredients of many famous dishes and the origin of the popular Mediterranean Diet. This leisurely three-hour walking tour will allow you to see Athens from a completely different view and enjoy a glimpse into the lives of your Greek hosts. The tour starts and ends near Monastiraki Square and the famous Athens Flea Market. Address: Korai, Athina 105 64, Greece, Phone: +30-21-0884-6184 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Athens Food Tours

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»Things to Do in Greece: Goulandris Natural History Museum Things to Do in Greece: Goulandris Natural History Museum

Located in Kifisia, a northeastern suburb of Athens, the Goulandris Museum of Natural History was founded in 1965 by Angelos and Niki Goulandris to promote people's interest in the natural sciences and to raise the awareness of the need to protect Greece's natural habitats and species. The museum has significant collections of Greek mammals, insects, birds, shells, reptiles, minerals, rocks, and fossils.

The botanical collections have more than 200.000 species of plants, with 145 newly discovered ones. The museum is great fun for kids as it also has a 7.16-meter replica of Triceratops, life-sized replicas of a zebra, giraffe, and a white rhino, and a great collection of ancient fossils. One of the most popular exhibits is the Gaia Centre, which shows how modern people have affected the development and "behavior" of planet Earth. Address: Levidou 13, Kifisia 145 62, Greece, Phone: +30-21-0801-5870 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Goulandris Natural History Museum

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»Greek Islands Tours Greek Islands Tours

If you are not the adventurous type and like to travel in comfort yet still see as much as possible, trust Greeka to organize your Greek Islands tour and take care of all the details – you just enjoy the experience. Most of their tours start at Athens, but some begin in Rhodes, Santorini, or Mykonos.

They take care of hotels and transportation, and they make sure you get to see the best parts of your destination. Their trips vary from three-days trips to romantic Santorini, Paros, or Mykonos to fifteen-day tours of the magnificent Cyclades islands that will take you Milos, Santorini, Mykonos, and Paros. Whatever your budget, interest, or age, they will make your trip an unforgettable experience. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Greek Islands Tours

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»Things to Do in Greece: Kefalonia Things to Do in Greece: Kefalonia

The largest island of the Greek Ionian Sea, Kefalonia is lush and green. Pine, cypress, and ancient olive trees cover the slopes of Mt. Ainos, while lush vineyards grow plump grapes at the mountain base, producing a popular Robola wine.

The beaches all around the island are wonderful, with soft bright white sand and clear blue-green waters that hide a mesmerizing underwater world perfect for snorkeling or diving. Look for rare sea turtles that take refuge in Kefalonia waters or playful monk seals. You can sit on the beach or explore medieval villages, castles, and monasteries, stopping on your way in small village taverns to sample typical Kefalonia delicacies. Try to find the time to visit the cave lake of Melissani, a spectacular and almost unearthly site. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: adisa/Fotolia

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»Kolymbithres Beach Kolymbithres Beach

Located in the vast Naoussa Bay, Kolimbithres is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches on Paros Island. The beach has huge granite blocks formed into strange smooth shapes by centuries of sea and wind erosion. The beach is made of many small sandy coves that lay one after another, so at times you get the illusion that you have your own private beach.

Some of the beaches have water sports, umbrellas, and sun bed rental facilities. On the way to the beach along the road, you can find several taverns and beach bars. The beach can be reached by car, bus, or by small fishing boats from Naoussa Port. On the hill overlooking Kolymbithres beach is an archeological site with the remains of the Mycenaean Acropolis from the 13th century BC. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: jsk12/Fotolia

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»Kos Kos

One of the largest of the Dodecanese islands, Kos is a popular tourist destination in the south-eastern Aegean Sea not far from the Turkish coast. While tourists are attracted by some of the most beautiful of all the Greek beaches, the island is a fascinating mix of massive crags, lush valleys covered with wildflowers, ancient olive groves, and remnants of antique monument such as Odeon, gymnasium, Asclepeion, and many others that, often unguarded and ignored, poke through the wilderness.

Kos is a lively tourist spot with great hotels, a famous bar street, and busy harbor. It also has a massive medieval castle standing guard over it as well as a fascinating archeological zone with precious ancient artifacts. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Alexander/Fotolia

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»Lindos Lindos

Lindos is an incredibly charming medieval village on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese islands, an important archaeological site, a popular tourist destination, and one of Greek's national treasures. It is one of those rare places where no large hotels are allowed, and the narrow cobblestoned streets are traffic-free. The entire village is full of whitewashed houses that resemble sugar cubes clinging to the sides of the hill, with the massive ancient Lindos Acropolis at its top.

Some of the most important parts of Acropolis are the Doric Temple of Athena, the relief of a Rhodian Trireme, the Propylaea of the Sanctuary, Castle of the Knights of St John, the Greek Orthodox Church of St John, and a second century Hellenistic staircase. Among the medieval walls there are narrow lanes with taverns, bars, and restaurants, many set on the rooftop gardens. A fascinating mix of Roman, Italian, Turkish, and Byzantine influence is evident everywhere in the Lindos. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: r_andrei/Fotolia

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Far from the sea at the northern end of Greece near the town of Kalambaka is a very different Greece. Massive vertical cliffs of Meteora soar 1200 feet into the sky, representing humans' attempt to reach the Divine. On top of the high cliffs are Christian Orthodox monasteries built between 14th and 16th centuries by monks who lived in the local caves as hermits for centuries. Of twenty-four austere monasteries, only four survived the ravages of nature and still serve their purpose to the monks, who want to live in perfect isolation, peace, and harmony and hope for spiritual elevation.

This is becoming increasingly difficult with the influx of tourists taking bus and train tours, but monks are invariably patient and welcoming. The visits become much more than just another tour – they are almost a kind of pilgrimage regardless of visitors' faith. Tourists cannot reach all monasteries, but those that can be visited inspire awe and immense respect for people who built such incredible structures and continue to live in simplicity and dignity. One way of really enjoying the whole Meteora complex is by taking a hiking tour that is strenuous and not for the faint of heart, but it is an absolutely spectacular experience. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Iakov Kalinin/Fotolia

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»Mount Athos Mount Athos

Located on the easternmost peninsula of Chalcidice in the Aegean Sea in northern Greece, Mount Athos has been the spiritual heart of the Christian Orthodox church since 1054, enjoying an autonomous statute since its formation until today. The Holy Mountain, now home to about 1400 monks, is forbidden to women and children. It is also recognized as an artistic site, and its school of painting widely influenced the history of Orthodox art as far as Russia. The whole mountain is densely covered by lush Mediterranean forest with small farms in between, and they are regularly farmed by monks.

The monasteries of Athos, works of art in and of themselves with their unique architecture, are also immensely rich conservatories of art masterpieces with 1290 wall paintings by Manuel Panselinos and 1560 painting by Frangos and priceless portable icons, embroideries, gold pieces, and illuminated manuscripts. Unfortunately, only monks are allowed to visit Mount Athos. Some men can visit with a special permit, while women and children have to be satisfied by cruising around and taking in the spectacular landscapes of nature and architecture living in harmony. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Sergii Figurnyi/Fotolia

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»Mykonos Mykonos

Mykonos is a lovely Greek island in the Cyclades that is now a glamorous tourist destination with cruise ships, gay communities, and tourists looking for an enjoyable outing. With its rich history and fascinating mythology, Mykonos has had its ups and downs. Many armies have occupied and fought over it many times, until it became one of the poorest areas in the region until tourists discovered its magnificent beaches and charming towns.

Originally, it was discovered by artists always on the lookout for scenic and beautiful scenery. The gay community later came in search of the secluded coves, excellent restaurants, and hip hotels. The cruise ships stop in the area year round, even when everyone else leaves and sharp winds start blowing. At times, up to 15,000 people come to visit Mykonos' quaint shops and taverns. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: lukaszimilena/Fotolia

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»Things to Do in Greece: Myrtos Beach Things to Do in Greece: Myrtos Beach

One of the most beautiful and the most photographed beaches in Greece, Myrtos Beach is located on Kefalonia Island in the Ionian Sea about 30km north of the town of Argostoli. A wide stretch of fine white sand and smooth pebbles, the beach is close to massive hills covered by dense Mediterranean vegetation that plunge into the azure sea.

Easily accessible by the road, the beach is often busy with visitors who do not mind the steep walk down the hill and want to appreciate the magnificent views that stretch all the way to the horizon. Most of the beach is well equipped with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a charming little bar offering refreshments. There is a small part of the beach that remains completely unspoiled, perfect for those looking for a bit of isolation. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: WitR/Fotolia

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»Mystras Mystras

Mystras is a fortified ancient town in Laconia on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece. The town is located on Mt. Taygetos near ancient Sparta. During the Byzantine era, Mystras was the second most important town after Constantinople.

Today an important archeological site, the town is famous for its medieval castle on top of the hill and several magnificent Byzantine churches with unique architecture and precious frescoes. Below the castle is the contemporary village that offers modest accommodation for tourists. The whole area is full of scenic hiking paths beckoning visitors to discover Mystras' hidden natural treasures and magnificent vistas. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Ivonne Wierink/Fotolia

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»National Archaeological Museum of Athens National Archaeological Museum of Athens

Founded at the end of the 19th century to protect antiquities discovered all over Greece, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the most important world museums devoted to ancient Greek art and the largest museum of archeology in Greece. The original purpose of the museum was to protect and showcase the finds from the excavations in and around Athens conducted in 19th century, but the museum grew to become the country's main archaeological museum with more than 11,000 exhibits.

The exhibits provide a wide panorama of Greek civilization from Prehistory to Late Antiquity. The museum is housed in a huge 19th century neoclassical building designed by L. Lange. The exhibition space with its numerous galleries covers 8,000 square meters, and it houses five main permanent collections: The Collection of Prehistoric Antiquities, the Sculptures Collection, the Vase and Minor Objects Collection, the Stathatos Collection, and the Egyptian and Near Eastern Antiquities Collection. Address: 28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece, Phone: +30-21-3214-4800 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: lexan/Fotolia

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»Things to Do in Greece: National Gallery Things to Do in Greece: National Gallery

Located in downtown Athens, the National Art Gallery and Alexandros Soutzos Museum was established in 1878 in its original form with a small collection of 117 paintings from Athens University. In 1896, art lover and jurist Alexandros Soutzos gifted his estate and entire art collection to the Government of Greece with the goal of creating a major national art museum. The museum opened its doors in 1900.

It has changed its form and location several times and has existed in its present form since 1976. With more than 9,500 paintings, engravings, and sculptures, it is today the most important Greek art institution focused on the history of important Greek and Western European art. Greek art covers eras from the 14th to the 20th century – from post-Byzantine times to modern Greece. Of European art, the most significant is the collection of Renaissance art. Address: 50 Vassileos Konstantinou, Athens 115 28, Greece, Phone: +30-21-0723-5937 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: Roman Sigaev/Fotolia

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»Parthenon and Acropolis Parthenon and Acropolis

Located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens that is now very much a part of it, the Parthenon is one of the most famous and recognizable monuments in the world and the symbol of Greece. The Parthenon of today is what is left of the magnificent temple to the Greek goddess Athena, the patron of the City of Athens.

The Parthenon was designed in the Doric style by the famous sculptor Phidias at the order of the founder of Athens politician Pericles, who was accredited with starting what is known as the "Golden Age of Greece." The temple was completed in 438 BCE, and its architectural style with huge Doric pillars has had an influence on significant public buildings all over the world ever since. Most of the treasures from the Acropolis were taken by Lord Elgin and taken to England, where they are displayed in the British Museum. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: tanyaeroko/Fotolia

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»Rhodes Rhodes

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea near the Turkish coast, rich with rugged mountains that slope almost vertically into the azure sea and are covered by lush Mediterranean vegetation and broken by scenic wooded valleys. The island is popular for its modern beach resorts, excellent water sports and ancient ruins, some of which are remains from the Crusades during the occupation by the Knights of St. John.

The Old Town in the City of Rhodes features the medieval Street of the Knights and the imposing Palace of the Grand Masters, today a history museum. The island has a number of picturesque villages with traditional whitewashed houses. Lindos is famous for its spectacular beach and an ancient acropolis on top of the hill. Kamiros has remains of an ancient clifftop settlement that is now an archaeological site. Magnificent gardens and forests surround Ialysos's Monastery of Filerimos. One of the most popular beaches on the island is Faliraki Beach with a range of water activities, while Prasonisi is a popular windsurfing destination. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: gurgenb/Fotolia

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»Things to Do in Greece: Samaria Gorge Things to Do in Greece: Samaria Gorge

Located on the island of Crete in the White Mountains, the gorge of Samaria is part of the National park of Samaria established in 1962 and the Biosphere Reserve. A fairly small river that runs between the White Mountains and Mt. Volakias formed it. The gorge is closed to visitors during the winter rainy months when it sometimes fills with fast running water. This spectacular gorge is a very popular tourist destination, and it gets very crowded at times even though it takes up to seven hours to cross it and requires a certain level of fitness.

The gorge is 16 km long, starting at 1230 meters altitude, and it takes you down to the coast of the Libyan Sea in the village of Agia Roumeli. The most interesting part of the gorge is the narrow stretch called the Gates or Iron Gates where the gorge narrows to only four meters, soaring to a height of 980 feet. The gorge is a refuge for the rare Cretan goat kri-kri, which lives only in the park and a small island off the shore of Agia Marina. The gorge is home to several other rare and endemic species and many species of Mediterranean flowers and birds. Address: Old National Road Chanion-Kissamou, Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Sfakia, Crete 730 05, Greece, Phone: +30-2821-045570

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»Santorini Santorini

Santorini has it all: spectacular rugged landscape with multicolored cliffs that drop 300 feet almost vertically into the dark blue sea, 4000 years old history with ancient ruins on every step, and the legend of Atlantis lost at the bottom of the sea, serene vineyards that produce fantastic wines, picturesque villages with typical white houses, and spectacular beaches where smooth lava pebbles come in a rainbow of colors.

The island has a crescent shape after one of the world's biggest volcano eruptions of all times. Exceedingly popular with visitors, Santorini has something for everyone. Its timeless beauty has attracted artists for centuries, and many of them made it their home. Stroll through the narrow, steep streets of the lovely towns of Fira and Oia (which cling to steep cliffs), visit galleries, taverns, and bars, or hike the rugged hills and enjoy the view all the way to Turkey and another continent across the water. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: science photo/Fotolia

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»What to Do in Greece: Santorini Red Beach What to Do in Greece: Santorini Red Beach

Santorini's volcanic origin resulted in many truly spectacular beaches on the island, but Red Beach stands out. Located just steps from ancient Akrotiri, this small beach attracts huge crowds, although accessing it requires a bit of hike down the steep slope. Some people prefer to avoid the crowds and just stay on the headland to enjoy the view of the colorful cliffs that erode into millions of colorful red, black, and gray pebbles that make Red Beach so popular.

If you do not want to hike, you can hire a boat from the Akrotiri port. The beach is well organized and offers visitors umbrellas and lounge chairs. The colorful rocks are also under water, so snorkeling is a fantastic pastime. Some people go diving in search of the legendary Atlantis that is said to have vanished in the volcanic caldera just off Santorini coast. 25 Best Things to Do in Greece - Photo: smallredgirl/Fotolia

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»Things to See in Greece: The Temple of Poseidon Things to See in Greece: The Temple of Poseidon

Perched high up on top of Sounion hill and sacred since prehistoric times is the temple of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, forever watching over the cobalt blue waters of the Aegean. Sounion Hill stands at the southernmost point of Attica, which is a short drive from Athens and is rich in myths and legends. According to one, King Aegeus drowned himself in the waters below Sounions, and another says King Menelaus and his ship dropped anchor there on their way from Troy.

The magnificent temple built in the fifth century BCE was part of an ambitious building campaign of Athens' administrator Perikles. The same architect who designed Hephaisetion in Agora probably designed this temple as well. Decorative sculptures made of marble from Paros Island depict Theseus and battles between Giants and Centaurs. Poseidon's temple was built at the site of a much older sacred location of the Bronze Age, but not much is left of it. Watching the sunset from the hill between massive Doric columns always makes for a memorable experience.

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