Friday, 26 April 2024

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The Sanctuary of Apollo, a monument from the 6th Century B.C., is placed in a very short distance from the harbor of Aegina and it has taken its name after a standing Doric type column. In the ancient city, Mount Kolonas is a religious center on ...more
Temple of Apollo / Kolona, Aegina Island, Attica, Greece 18010
In the area of Agia Marina on Aegina Island, within a sanctuary complex exclusively dedicated to the mother-goddess Aphaia, lies the Ancient Temple of Aphaia Athena. Predating the Parthenon, it was formerly known as the Temple of Jupiter Panhellenius ...more
Temple of Aphaia, Aegina Island, Attica, Greece 18010
Delphi was inhabited since Mycenaean times by small settlements who were dedicated to the Mother Earth deity. The worship of Apollo was established between the 11th and 9th centuries. During the 8th c. B.C. Delphi became internationally known for the ...more
Delphi, Delphi, Central Greece 33054
Mavilis Square is a popular meeting spot. It has been around for decades, attracting many young people from far and near to the few funky bars that offer drinks in hand to take out to the square and its fountain. ...more
Mavili Square, Platia Mavili, Athens, Attica, Greece 11521
The space that now houses the ancient stadium was originally a natural ground cavity nestled between two elevations around river Ilissos, the hills of Agra and Ardittos. Lycurgus built the stadium during 330-329 B.C. for the Great Panathinaic Games. ...more
Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Mets, Athens, Attica, Greece 11635
During the summer months, the lovely Dexamenis Square (known for the historical water-well in that park area), is a popular recreation area for the people of Kolonaki. The square is located at the base of the Hill of Lycabettus. ...more
Pl. Dexamenis, Kolonaki, Athens, Attica, Greece 10673
This petite square, Agion Asomaton, has a church with the same name on it and is also found on Ermou Street, just a few meters from the Thissio Metro Station. ...more
Agion Asomaton Square, Thissio, Athens, Attica, Greece
In Attica, one of the earliest, most revered sanctuaries used to be the sanctuary of the Vravronian Artemis. During the Neolithic Period, at the inner bay of Vravron, an important settlement was established. ...more
Archaeological Site of Vravrona , Markopoulo, Attica, Greece 19003
The Lysicrates' Monument (or Lantern of Diogenes) was built on the west side of Tripodon Street in 335-334 B.C.. Is the best saved example of this style of monument and is naturally the center of attention in the same named square. ...more
Epimenidou 3, Plaka, Athens, Attica, Greece 10558
Τhe Temple of Olympian Zeus has a rich history from ancient times and is known to have been inhabited since the prehistoric age. The establishment of this sacred ground is dated back to the legendary age of Deucalion. ...more
Leof. Vasilisis Olgas, Zappeio, Athens, Attica, Greece 10557
Plato's school of philosophy was founded here. This was a place of dwelling from the prehistoric time until the 6th Century A.D. during which one of the three same named Gymnasiums of Athens was established in the area. ...more
Eteokleous 26, Akadimia Platonos, Athens, Attica, Greece 10442
This theater is the place where ancient Greek drama was born. That is understandable since this is the theater is where all off the works of the great writers were performed during the events that were taking place during the Dionysia. ...more
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555