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Labours of Heracles / Museo nazionale romano di palazzo Altemps, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Known as one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology, Hercules (Heracles( was a demi-god, son of Zeus, and the mortal princess Alcmene. Hera …
The largest of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes provides its visitors with plenty of sun, sand, history, and much-loved Greek culture. Choosing the best place to stay on Rhodes depends on how you like to spend your days and who you’re …
The myth of Hades and Persephone is one of the most well-known stories of love and abduction in Greek mythology. Persephone, also known as Kore, was the daughter of the Olympian goddess Demeter, and she was thus associated with vegetation …
Mycenae is an ancient fortified citadel featuring 9 ‘beehive tombs’ (tholos tombs) located in the northeast Peloponnese. It was the center of the powerful Mycenaean civilization that dominated mainland Greece, its islands, and the shores of Asia Minor for 4 …
The island of Paros might be small but it’s magnificent! Attracting a wealth of visitors from island hoppers, young party people, older couples, honeymooners, and families, you can stay in fishing village resorts or in one of the traditional mountain …
Greek mythology is filled with the stories of divine and brave female heroes, famous for their deeds and accomplishments. Many of these female figures served as examples of imitation to the Greeks, who looked up to them and considered them …
Visit one of mainland Greece’s most important (and most complete) archeological sites as a day trip from Athens, the ancient sanctuary of Asclepion – the birthplace of medicine. A famous holistic healing center in Ancient Greek and Roman times, the …
The largest island of the Cyclades, Naxos welcomes visitors who seek a traditional getaway that remains truly Greek. Its rugged landscape and unspoiled coastline truly spoil visitors whether solo travelers and couples enjoying a Greek island hopping holiday who plan …
One of the most famous love stories of antiquity is undoubtedly the fateful and tragic story of Orpheus and Eurydice. This story was also adopted by Roman literature, and it is widely considered a classical myth that has inspired artists, writers, …
Santorini, the enchanting Greek island situated in the southern Aegean Sea, some 200 kilometers southeast of the country’s mainland, is one of the most stunning, and most popular of the islands; with its white-washed buildings, deep blue rooftops and winding …