Everyone knows that Greece It is one of the most important ancient places and most of the trips to the country are organized in order to discover this land steeped in history. However, you may be surprised to discover the amount and variety of places archaeological offered during a stay in Greece. Let's see a list of essential cultural sites when visiting this beautiful country.
The most beautiful places in the Peloponnese
Trip to Olympus. It is the original site of the Olympic Games, ancient Olympus is worth a visit to enter the city where the world's greatest sporting event finds its roots. Olympus is located in the center of the Peloponnese, and can then be enjoyed by visiting the rest of the region which presents many other cultural treasures.
Stay in Mycenae. Perched on a hill overlooking the Argolid, Mycenae is the birthplace of an eminent civilization. During the visit you can discover tombs, Mycenaean palaces, the Las Leonas gate, etc.
Epidaurus. World famous sanctuary, Epidaurus was dedicated to Asclepius, god of medicine. You can visit the best preserved theater in the Greek world, the temple, and also the museum to understand everything.
The cultural treasures of the rest of Greece
Visit of the Acropolis. Absolutely indispensable, during a visit to the Greek island, the Acropolis is offered to tourists in the city of Athens, and it overlooks the capital. You can go to the discovery of this meeting place and worship of antiquity.
A visit to Delphi. Delphi is the second most visited place after the Acropolis. It was the heart of Greek civilization for more than a millennium. It is advisable to plan a whole day to visit it correctly. By car, it takes about 2 hours from Athens.
Discover the monasteries of the Meteors. Located in the north of Greece, the Meteor monasteries are a real incongruity in the landscape and yet they find a perfect harmony, located on the top of very high peaks.