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In the heart of the Sacred City of Messolonghi, time seems to stand still before the iconic figure of “Greece” by Eugène Delacroix. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus, the famous painting Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi traveled from the Museum of Fine Arts of Bordeaux
Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece. Credit: wikimedia commons / George Spanoudakis CC BY 4.0 It used to be all about chasing the light of the sun, but this year, travel has a darker side, and it’s all about starry skies and after-dark adventures. Noctourism, which refers to travel focused on
Greece’s new national strategy to protect cultural heritage sites from the impacts of climate change. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy to protect its cultural heritage from the growing effects of climate change, setting long-term goals through 2050 with
UK-based specialist operator Pure One Travel has expanded its Greece portfolio. It adds a diverse range of experience-led trips history, nature and culture beyond beach holidays. It includes immersive small-group adventures in mainland Greece and the islands, each with authentic local experiences
Minister for Culture Lina Mendoni presented Greece’s National Strategy for protecting cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change during an event at the Acropolis Museum. Mendoni described the initiative as the first systematic effort to integrate climate considerations into the
In Ancient Greece, sacred springs and rivers were places where people went to heal, receive prophecies and worship. Photo of remnants of the Corinth sacred spring. Credit: Zde CC BY-SA 4.0 Sacred springs and rivers throughout Ancient Greece were revered as sources of divine power, associated with
Olive oil tourism is “a new model of sustainable tourism” that aims to share “the excellence of extra virgin olive oil and other olive products” with travelers. Credit: Greek Liquid Gold Olive oil tourism (oleotourism) attracts increasing numbers of visitors who seek authentic experiences in olive
A view over Vouliagmeni Lake Getty Images 6. Vouliagmeni Lake Often overlooked by those visiting Athens, Vouliagmeni Lake, a brackish natural lake fed by fresh thermal sea and springwater, is around a 40-minute drive from the Greek capital’s centre. Formed around 2,000 years ago when the roof of a
The Temple of Athena Polias in Priene, an ancient Greek city at the base of Mycale’s escarpment, the battleground where Greeks and Persians clashed in history. Credit: Flickr / Egisto Sani CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED The battle of Mycale is one of the very few battles that were of such critical
