The first Macedonian capital, Ancient Aigai, was one of the most celebrated cities of ancient Greece and one of the most important archaeological sites in the country today. Located within the modern city of Vergina, Aigai is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site and welcomes visitors to explore Macedonian history through the remains of […]
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Nestled in the northern foothills of Mount Olympus, the Archaeological Site of Dion was once the religious epicentre of the ancient Macedonian kingdom, dating back to the 5th century BCE. Home to a variety of temples, religious complexes, and Hellenistic and Roman public buildings, Ancient Dion is one of the most extensive archaeological parks
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Flourishing between the Neolithic Period to the Byzantine Era, ancient Corinth boasts thousands of years of history and was even one of the most important political and commercial centers of the Ancient World, rivalling that of Athens, Sparta, and Olympia. In fact, Corinth is featured numerous times throughout Greek mythology, history, and Christianity and
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Located near the center of the Peloponnese, Megalopolis served as a vital member of the region’s historical Arcadian and Achaean Leagues over its brief two-century existence. However, despite its influential roles and impressive size worthy of its name (Megalopolis translating to “Large City”), the modern archaeological site is considerably much less popular than the
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Continuously inhabited between the 13th and 19th centuries, Mystras is one of the most important Greek ruins depicting the region’s cultural, architectural, and political evolution throughout the second millennia CE. Founded by the Franks, Mystras quickly passed between the Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman Turks, each culture leaving its own lasting impression on the historic
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While not as popular as the archeological sites of Epidaurus, Corinth, or Mycenae, Ancient Messene is, in my opinion, the very best of all the ancient Greek ruins and historical places in Greece. Promising wondrously preserved remnants of a 4th-century BCE city that not only survived but prospered until the late Roman Period, ancient
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From bustling stone markets humming the tales of past commerce to towering marble temples awash with centuries of worship, Greece promises remnants from all eras of human civilization, including the Prehistoric, Hellenistic, and Medieval Periods. Be it visiting ancient ruins made famous through Greek mythology and legends or walking through castles once occupied by
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Athens is a huge bustling city. These are the 10 must experience things to do in Athens.
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Few places in Greece embody its mythological histories better than the Peloponnese. Retrace the legends of antiquity with this road trip.
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Famous for its numerous beaches in the turquoise waters of the Aegean, Greece is often referred to as “the cradle of civilization,” having housed some of the most powerful and influential civilizations in human history. With so many years of history, it seems like every inch of this country has something to offer, and it is nearly impossible to do it all in a single trip. The good news is that unlike most of its fellow European nations, it is fairly easy to travel Greece on an inexpensive budget if done right, making it a viable country for many return trips.
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