Guide to Top Ten Famous Tourist Attractions in Greece

Greece is known as the birthplace of Western civilization. It has a long history and has had a major influence on the historical development of three continents. Athens is the capital of Greece and the largest city and industrial center of Greece. Legend has it that Greece has three treasures: sunshine, sea water and stones. It is full of sunshine all year round and is called the "balcony of Europe". The long coastline of the Mediterranean Sea outlines the most beautiful Aegean Sea, and famous cultural sites are almost everywhere. Athens 'museums are world-renowned. Athens is a resort for travel enthusiasts around the world.

Greece's natural landscapes are diverse and provide tourists with a large number of unique tourism projects. In northern Greece, there are many ski resorts with complete facilities; in the mountains of central Greece, they are a good place for friends who like to climb mountains. Greece has a winding coastline and many natural harbors and islands. The gentle sandy beaches and blue sea water create many elegant beach beaches. This is a great place to recuperate and do water sports.

Aegean Sea For China, the Aegean Sea is a romantic ocean. It is located in the west of Turkey and connected to the Mediterranean Sea. The coast of the Aegean Sea is a particularly beautiful area in Turkey. On the long coastline beaten by crystal clear sea water, there are many olive orchards, steep rocks, and vast and elegant beaches embraced by pine forests; pastoral fishing villages are scattered among civilian sanatoriums and ancient civilizations with 5000 years of historical, cultural and mythological heritage. Such an area naturally attracts nature lovers, including sun-seekers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, archaeologists and other people, and provides them with various accommodation facilities.

Kavala Kavala is a city located on the Aegean coast of northern Greece. It is the main seaport of Macedonia and the capital of Kavala State. The city is the second largest city in northern Greece and is known for its rich tourist resources. It is the most must-miss tourist city in Greece.

Kavala is a city that perfectly integrates nature and humanities. It not only has a romantic port, but also has many ancient buildings left over from history. It is an ideal place to enjoy nature and reminisce about history. The city's most eye-catching landmark is Kavala Castle. The current building was built in the 15th century and has experienced hardships and tells the city's long history.

The City Hall built in 1895, the Adolf Vickers Building built in 1899, the bronze sculptures, and the magnificent Tox House are well worth a visit. Every city has multiple museums with different themes, and Kavala is no exception. The more well-known museums include the Kavala Archaeological Museum, the Kavala Folk Museum, the Tobacco Museum, the Kavala Maritime Museum, etc., which can help you understand the city from all aspects.

If you come to Kavala and miss the long and high-quality beaches, it is a great pity in life. There are many beaches of varying lengths. The clean sea water, fresh sea breeze and complete beach facilities will definitely allow you to spend a perfect vacation.

Thessaloniki Thessaloniki is located in northern Greece, on the northwest corner of the Kharkitiki Peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Sermai, a triangular bay in the northern Aegean Sea. It is the second largest city in Greece and the largest city in northern Greece. It is the capital of the Central Macedonia Region and Thessaloniki Region of Greece.

Thessaloniki is Greece's second largest economic and cultural center and the main transportation hub of Southeast Europe. Its commercial port is very important to both Greece and the hinterland of Southeast Europe. As a cultural center, Thessaloniki is known for its large number of Byzantine architectural masterpieces and some important Ottoman and Jewish buildings.

The city is world-renowned for its international trade fairs held here in early September every year, attracting tourists from all over the world. In addition, it is also famous for its most important cultural event in Southeast Europe, the Thessaloni International Film Festival, attracting many international celebrities. The city has many scenic spots and historic sites, including the White Tower of Thessaloniki, the Arch and Tomb of Gallerius, the Church of St. Dematres, the Roman Forum, the Chapel, the Aristotelian Forum, the Roman Palace and Arena, etc.

Thessaloniki has a number of museums, including the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, the Thessaloni-Liya Museum of Contemporary Art, the Macedonian and Thrace Folk Legend and Ethnography Museum, Byzantine Museum of Culture, Thessaloniki Archaeology Museum, Thessaloniki Film Museum, etc.

Mandeola Since the 11 th century, monks have settled in this almost inaccessible area of sand peaks, living on the "pillars of the sky." In the 15th century, during the great revival of hermits, these monks overcame unimaginable difficulties and built 24 monasteries here. The 16th century murals here represent an important stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting art.

Mandeora means "hanging in the air" in Greek, which is what makes Mandeora's many monasteries unique. Millions of years ago, this place was a zero, but later crustal movement and the impact of seawater turned it into a stone forest. The monastery of Mandeora sits on top of these towering rocky peaks. About 1000 years ago, reclusive monks appeared here. They climbed the towering summit with wooden ladders and ropes, lived in natural caves, praying, praising and confessing. To this day near the village of Castellage, we can still find the ancient and dilapidated caves of the 11th century reclusive monks preserved on the tall and smooth cliff walls.

The buildings of the Holy Mountain Church in Mandeora Atlas are basically Byzantine style, and many of them adopt roughly the same layout. The most majestic and most appreciative from an architectural perspective is the Great Mandeora Monastery with an altitude of 613 meters, also known as the Convent of Christ Transfiguration, and the churches in the monastery are the essence of the architecture.

The reason why such a hidden Abbey of Akiatriada is known to the world is that it appeared in the last scene of the Bond series movie "Top Secret", which left a deep impression on the audience. Many people want to visit this Abbey located on a high mountain top.

Mount Assos has been the spiritual center of the Orthodox Church since 1054 and has had independent laws since Byzantine times. This "holy mountain" is prohibited from women and children and is also a treasure house of art. The planning and design of these monasteries (about 20 monasteries inhabited by 1400 monks) has had an impact as far as Russia, and their painting genre has even influenced the history of Orthodox art.

There are monasteries standing on Mount Athos, some in caves on broken cliffs. The only passage is two iron chains hanging 30 meters high. The entrance to the cave is gloomy, but the inside is very spacious. There are also monasteries hidden in shady valleys. On the large lawn, there are many halls and towers with different styles, which embellished Lan Island very beautifully. Meis and Fras are the two oldest monasteries built in the 10th century AD. Built in 963 AD. It is located on the top of a mountain. It is the richest, most authoritative and most complete building that preserves the artistic style of the Byzantine era. It is complemented by the exquisite murals of the Macedonian School of Painting. It is antique and amazing.

There are shops and inns run by monks on the peninsula, providing free accommodation, but tourists as a rule have to make appropriate gifts. Each temple contains precious cultural relics such as sacred paintings, sacred relics, bibles, famous carvings, statues, ancient manuscripts, gold, silver and jewelry. Whenever tourists come to worship, the monks respectfully take them out for display. Here, it is also rich in Greece's famous "Holy Mountain Wine", which has a rich, mellow taste and is very delicious.

Apocalypse Cave and St. John's Monastery on Patmos Island The island of Patmos in the Dodecanese Islands is famous for the location where St. John the Theologian wrote the Gospel and Revelation. In the late 10th century, a monastery was built here for "beloved disciples", and since then, it has been a place of pilgrimage and a place of study for the Greek Orthodox Church. The island is dominated by exquisite monastery buildings, and the ancient settlement of Chorá and its surroundings has many religious and secular buildings.

The architectural style of the monastery is Byzantine, with five chapels in total, which house the remains of its founder, Kristodorau, and the sacred bones of several other saints. There are ancient murals in the main church and the priest's dining room in the monastery, and the treasures here are recognized throughout Greece.

The most valuable is the monastery's library, which contains more than 2,000 books, including ancient handwritten manuscripts and scriptures with pocket icons. There are also orders with gold seals given to Cristolau by the Eastern Roman Emperor. The most precious and priceless thing in the library is the thirty-three pages handwritten on purple-red parchment in gold and silver juice. Most of its content is passages from the Gospel of Mark.

At present, although the library of the monastery houses several Plato's works returned from the British Museum, and the ancient hand-painted sacred icons in the treasure hall are also carefully carved. The religious sacred objects inlaid with gems and pearls are still amazing and rare objects, but the glory of the past will never be reproduced.

Apollo Epicurus Temple The Apollo Epicurus Temple in Basai is a sanctuary built by humans to commemorate the sun god and the god who saved mankind-Apollo--- Here is the oldest Corinthian stigma ever discovered by humans. The entire monumental building combines the ancient early Greek architectural style with the clear Tauric style with a bold architectural structure.

The Apollo Temple area of the site is slightly square and surrounded by walls. Entering the Holy Land from the gate south by east of the temple area, there is a zigzag road up the mountain, reaching the Temple of Apollo and the Open-Air Theater. This was called the "Holy Road" in ancient times. On both sides of the road are "gift warehouses", altars, monuments, colonnades, etc. built by various Greek states for gods, including architectural masterpieces of various Greek eras from the previous 6th century to the 2nd century. Among them, some have been restored are Athens, Sifnos, and Nidos. The gift warehouses of other city-states.

The Temple of Apollo was regarded by the Greeks as the center of the world and was highly worshipped in ancient times. Many statues of different textures were found in temples and gift warehouses of various states. Among them, the famous bronze statue of the chariot rider was made about 475 BC and is a masterpiece of early classical carving. Another theater was built in the 4th century. Previously, it was a large sports ground for chariot races and gladiations. It was the best preserved sports ground in all of Greece. Monuments commemorating major events are lined on both sides of the Holy Road. In ancient times, statues and gifts from cities in various states were also placed to thank Apollo for his contribution to the victory.

Epidaurus Site Epidaurus Site is located in a small valley on the Peloponnese Peninsula, extending several levels upward. In the 6th century BC, the ritual of the god of medicine of Asclepius first began here, but its main monuments, especially the theater, did not appear until the 4th century AD and are considered one of the most perfect masterpieces of Greek architecture. This vast site was a place of prayer and healing in Greek and Roman times, with temples and hospitals dedicated to God.

The Temple of Asklepios was built in 420 BC. It is a Doric structure about 80 feet long. There were huge gods and other sculptures carved out of gold and ivory. The ancient theater is located next to the temple. It is one of the best preserved ancient theaters and classical buildings in Greece. It is also one of the main buildings of the site. It was built in the 4th century BC. Except for the rebuilt stage, other parts remain intact. The theater has more than 14000 seats and has excellent sound effects. The music played in the orchestra pool can be clearly heard anywhere in the venue.

Other attractions include: the Temple of Alemis (God of the Moon and Hunting), Greek Baths, Roman Baths, gymnasium, and a 5th-century BC sports field built on a natural slope. Today, except for the theater and sports field, the Temple of Asclepius has long ceased to exist, and most of the other monuments are left only ruins and ruins. There are museums and museums for storing ancient architectural relics including temples.

Mycenae and Tinayanes ruins Mycenae and Tinayanes are the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, and their ruins are also very spectacular. From the 15th century BC to the 12th century BC, the Mycenaean civilization prevailed in the eastern Mediterranean and played an important role in the development of ancient Greek culture. The two cities are also closely related to Homer's epics "Iliad" and "Odyssey", which have had an influence on European art and literature for more than 3000 years.

The site is located northeast of the Peloponnese Peninsula, 9 miles from the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea and 6 miles north of Argos. In the history of Greek culture, it is a famous center. In the Homeric epics, it is described as a famous city with "gold everywhere and towering buildings". It was the capital of Agamenon, the Mycenaean king in Greek mythology. In the 1880s, German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann excavated sites many times and discovered castles, palaces, vertical pits and beehive tombs, etc., cultural relics of great archaeological value, thus opening up a new era for studying the Bronze Age in mainland Greece.

The architecture and designs of Mycenae and Tinayanes, such as the Treasure House of Lions Gate and Atreus and the walls of Tinayanes, are outstanding examples of human creative talent. Taking Mycenaean and Tinayans as examples, the Mycenaean civilization had a very deep influence on the development of classical Greek architecture and urban design and the formation of comprehensive culture. It also fully embodies the Mycenaean civilization here.

The Pythagoreon and Hera ruins are located on the northeast coast of the island of Samos. The mountains surrounding the site clearly define the scope of the site. The ruins include the ancient city of Pythagoreon and the remaining ancient temples of Hera. There are city walls built in the classical period here. Through archaeological excavation work, the street layout of the ancient city was further investigated.

There are many public buildings, a water and land bridge, several Roman baths, sewer systems, temples and temples, a market, several residential rooms and a sports and fitness room. Among them, a 1040-meter-long tunnel called Uparineo is one of the most famous features of the site. This tunnel runs through the hillside and was originally built to transport water from nearby areas to the city and is a water transmission tunnel.

The site also includes a temple called the Temple of Hera. This temple has been rebuilt several times, and almost every construction work shows a completely different innovative style and represents the ambition of different builders for this temple. The site complex includes altars, smaller temples, covered colonnades and carved floors, all of which are located within the temple, which also contains the remains of a rectangular Christ Cathedral built in the fifth century. The ruins here have a ruins history of more than 3,000 years. They are the most influential and well-preserved ruins in the Greco-Roman area.