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Browsing in the tourist shops you will become aware that there are many talisman and pieces of jewellery on sale depicting a blue eye. The concept of the ‘evil eye’ – kako mati can be traced back to the classical …
The myth of Arachne is the Ancient Greek origin story of spiders! As with most origin stories of various plants and animals, the first spider was originally a human, and her name was Arachne- the Greek word for ‘spider’. What …
Once you’ve decided on which Greek island to visit, the next big question is where to stay in Corfu. Though the island is not that big, you don’t want to get it wrong and end up tucked away in a …
Situated off Greece’s northwest coast is the stunning island of Corfu. Surrounded by the Ionian Sea, the island is known for its unique heritage which includes a mixture of French, British, and Italian cultures. It features a beautiful rugged coastline …
From its ancient cultural heritage, its string of world-famous sites and landmarks, and a plethora of museums, all the way to its vibrant contemporary culture, Athens is a spectacular destination and is one of the most popular places to visit …
Relatively unheard of by foreign visitors, Nafplio is a picturesque seaside town and port in the Peloponnese enclosed within ancient city walls. It was the first official capital of Greece for 5 years after the Greek War of Independence and …
The third biggest island of the Cyclades, Tinos, is mostly known as Greece’s top pilgrimage site. Thanks to the resplendent white church of Evagelistria (Our Lady of Tinos), every Orthodox from Greece and even the Balkans travels to the island …
Exarchia is just northwest of Lycabettus Hill and the chic Kolonaki district. It makes a very pleasant walk from Kolonaki, mostly downhill. Alternatively, it’s very easy to get to from both the Panepistimiou and Omonia metro stops. The Archaeological Museum …
Athena is one of the most popular goddesses of the Ancient Greeks. It’s widely known that she is the goddess of war and wisdom, but that is just the beginning of amazing facts about her. She appears in several myths …
Crete is Greece’s biggest island and one of the most beautiful. Its fertile land and favorable climate have encouraged people to inhabit it since the beginning of time. That’s why there are several unique archaeological sites in Crete from all …