Tourist Attractions & Monuments Central Greece

This colonnade was built between 437 and 432 BC under Pericles to indicate that the Acropolis belonged to the people of Athens. The building was revolutionary for the time: it was the first propylée to present a façade in the form of a temple. The central part of the Propylaeas consists of two porticoes with six columns, one opening onto the inside of the sanctuary and the other onto the outside. The spaces between the columns served as a place of access for the faithful, while the central passage allowed animals to pass through during sacrifices.

Also located in the enceinte, the museum is in the mosque of Aslan Pacha. It exhibits traditional jewellery and costumes from different parts of the region, antique furniture, silverware, and the life and customs of the three major communities (Jewish, Christian and Turkish) who lived in Ioannina during the Turkish occupation period through traditional objects.

The fortress of Koroni offers some beautiful opportunities for walks in an abundant vegetation and charming houses of simplicity and freshness. The view of the landscapes, the sea and the greenery remains unforgettable.

Dating from 1028, this church was restored in 1934. Note the inscription above the western entrance: "This place, hitherto profane, is dedicated especially to the worship of the Mother of God by Christophoros (...) in the year 6537." 6537 corresponds to a calendar starting from the supposed creation of the world and actually reveals the year 1028 of the Christian era. A protospathos is a high dignitary. Christophoros dedicated the church to the Virgin in remission of his sins.

The island of Panaghia floats in the centre of the bay, just a few fathoms from the beach of Kryoneri and the seafront of Parga. You can swim there, but it's not safe for you to visit the Panaghia church in a shirt. You can always rent a boat boat from one of the beaches.

Chateau built in 1814 to control passages in the region. Ali Pasha's presence still haunts the places… a superb view of the Parga region and beautiful walls still well preserved.

Located in the centre of the city, in the Litharitsia park, the museum gathers objects from several sites in the region, such as Dodone, Vitsa, the oracle of the dead of the...... A see, stone and bone tools of the Paleolithic era as well as funeral stelas, signs and coins. In all this collection, we strongly recommend you to admire the small bars carved by the Romans and to deal with the oracle of Dodone. Translations are displayed beside each of them.

Located in the heart of the ancient citadel, the museum was built by the Greek army on the location of a former military hospital, built on the former seraglio of Ali Pasha. The museum is very well equipped and presents the discoveries made during the excavations, but also a very beautiful collection of icons, ceramics, coins…

This museum traces the daily life and culture of the inhabitants of northern Greece. It is particularly interested in production activities (agriculture, livestock, etc.) and techniques used in crafts (weaving, sewing, embroidery, woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, etc.). Important collection of traditional costumes, embroidery, weaving, Macedonian jewellery, weapons, tools, objects, furniture, ceramics, wood and metal sculptures.

Some beaches around the city: Kyani Akti at 2 km, Alonaki at 6 km, M 8 km, Psathaki 3 km, Skalidaki 5 km, Aghioi Apostoloi 7 km.

The excursion can be done in a day with a departure early in the morning. The beaches are worthy of the Caribbean…

Numerous buildings dating from the XI th and th centuries across the city. Agios-Elefthérios: near the cathedral, rue Mitropoléos. :: in the middle of Ermou Street down to Syntagma Square. Agii-Apostoli: to the south of the Portique portique. Agii-Theodori: Dragastaniou street, near Klafhmonos Square on Stadiou Avenue. Agia-Triada (Russian Orthodox Church): near Syntagma, on Filellinon and Psylla streets.

Thermopylae is the site of a feat engraved in the history of Greece. It all began when Xerxes, king of the Persian Empire, decided to invade Greece. He trained his troops, 1,800,000 men according to Herodotus but rather 100,000 in reality, to the Tembi Valley, which at the time was the true entrance to Greece. To face the invader, the Greeks were only 7,300, but they had an additional asset: the legendary bravery of their leader Leonidas. Xerxes had just developed an evil plan to take the Greeks on both sides. Having been aware of this project and knowing that he could not counter it, Leonidas dismissed the majority of his army and kept only a handful of 1,000 men. Leonidas and his troop fought with all their strength, deploying an unprecedented rage and vigour, but the Greek leader fell in the middle of the assault. This sacrifice of Leonidas and his family remains emblematic of the fight against the Persian invader.

However, this poorly developed site allows us to see some interesting buildings. To the left of the main highway when coming from Lamia, there is a bust without wings and the monument to Leonidas. On the way back to Lamia, turn left at the Shell petrol station to reach the Thermopylae natural springs. They have little to do with the military history of the site, but according to legend, these waters, reaching 41°C, have a great healing power: they would even have saved Hercules in the past.

By continuing your road after the archaeological site, you will pass under the door of Arcadie who shows you how the cities defended at that time (th century BC). Until the door, we followed a dallée path to arrive in a round yard surrounded by walls still very well preserved. The exterior entrance of the door was framed by two square towers. The highly rugged surrounding terrain prevented war machines from approaching. Remains of funeral monuments are now conserved in front of the door.

Those of Kalamata are crowded and there is no end sand. It is better to get away from the city as far as possible, for example to Areopoli.

A 13 km from Hora, Therma is famous for its hydrothermal springs.

The pebble beaches in the northern part of the island are exposed to the wind. Near Lakoma, Pahia Amnos is a sandy beach with fresh water, as well as Kipos beach.

If you want to make the most of the visit of the archaeological site, it is highly recommended that you first see the museum: it actually presents mock models of buildings as they were originally.

2 km from Ano Lechonia is this long beach (along the road) and a cave that can be visited by caving lovers. 2 and 4 km later, Kato Gatsea and Kala Nera are also popular beaches of Greeks in summer. Taverns offer squid, octopus and fish of the day. In another direction, Platanidia also offers, at 1 km, a beautiful beach and a pleasant holiday place.

The archaeological site of Dimini overlooks the bay of Pagasitikos. It is a famous Neolithic site, discovered at the end of the th century.

Go to Sesklos, 5 km away, to see an even older site dating from the beginning of the Neolithic. Free entrance, same timetable as the Site site.

A medium-sized summer destination, the small seaside resort of Nea Anchialos offers pleasant beaches if you stay in Volos and if you want to swim. It is only 18 km away. Here you can enjoy a lunch and enjoy its clear waters or discover its famous black sand beach.

For a boat tour on the lake.

The Areopagus democracy, the Areopagus, was the high legal body that saw the gods, heroes and men accused of murder. Saint Paul addressed the Athenians for the first time in 54 after J.-C. on this hill. The second hill, called the The, was the place where the people's assembly met. We are still seeing speakers'galleries. The third hill, called hill of the Muses or hill of Philopappou, has a funeral monument dedicated to the benefactor of the city of Athens, of the same name.
Between the hill of Muses and La, there was the Koilé, a dungeon in Greek, which housed a large part of the Women population in antiquity. A rampart protected it and left from the hill of Des to go to the hill of Nymphs, which today carries on its summit a observatory.

Built by King Pergamum II of Pergamos in the 1950 th century BC and completely restored in the s, he served as the source of a shopping gallery for the rich Athenians.

The Attica Zoo, in the outskirts of Athens, comprises more than species of exotic birds (including penguins). One area brings together Greek bear, wolves, foxes and ponies species. See also, reptiles, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, llamas, jaguars, and white lions. Guided tours and educational programs. .