Greece
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Greece
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Sanctuary of Apollo
Delphi, Greece
Home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, this mountain sanctuary was the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was believed to be the center of the world, marked by the sacred Omphalos stone.
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Temple of Poseidon
Soúnio, Greece
Overlooking the sea from atop the sheer cliffs of Cape Sounion, the Temple of Poseidon was built in 444 BC for the god of the sea.
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Temple of Hephaestus
Athens, Greece
This fine Doric temple was built just two years before the Parthenon, dedicated to the god of volcanoes and metalworking.
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Ancient Corinth
Corinth, Greece
Located 48 miles west of Athens, Corinth was an important city in Ancient Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth includes the Temples of Apollo, Aphrodite and Octavia.
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Agii Apostoli Church
Athens, Greece
c. 1000
Located in the Ancient Agora of Athens, this Byzantine church dates from the 10th century. It is one of the oldest churches in the city.
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Temple of Apollo Epicurius
Bassae, Greece
Dedicated to Apollo the Helper, this is one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Greece. It was completed in 400 BCE using an unusual combination of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles.
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Knossos
Greece
One of the great archaeological sites of the world, the Palace of Knossos was built between 2000 and 1250 BCE. It was a political and religious center of the ancient Minoan culture.
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Delos
Delos Island, Greece
Delos was a major sacred site in ancient Greece, second only to Delphi. A short boat ride from the island of Mykonos, the ruins of Delos include a variety of ancient temples and shrines.
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Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas Monastery
Meteora, Greece
This little 14th-century monastery of the Meteora is approached by a relatively gentle path. Inside it features splendid frescoes by famed Cretan painter Theophanes the Monk.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens, Greece
Originally built in the 5th century BCE, the agora of Athens was a large open space surrounded by public buildings and temples.