The sights of the Greek islands

To visit Greece means to plunge into the beautiful and wonderful world of history, which is familiar to everyone through books, myths and fairy tales. The history of the country goes back centuries. Greece gave rise to philosophy, democracy and Olympic sport.

The capital of the state is named after the ancient goddess, Athena. Wherever you are in the city, you can see the beautiful Acropolis from everywhere. Its temples and museums contain authentic masterpieces of ancient Greek culture.

The Parthenon Temple, part of the ensemble, is striking in its architecture, built according to the drawings of Phidias. If cost of holidays in Greece The Erechtheion, an elegant temple of the Ionian period, famous for its caryatids (figures of girls used instead of columns), is worth seeing. And in the theater of Dionysus, located on the southern slopes of the Acropolis, the tragedies of Sophocles and comedies of Aristophanes were once played for the first time. Next to the Theater of Dionysus is the Theater of Herodes Atticus, with its semicircular wall. Be sure to visit the remains of the famous temple of Zeus, of which only fifteen columns remain - the Olympeion (Temple of the Gods of Olympus). The Archaeological Museum has a rich collection, from the Neolithic to the Roman period of the Greek empire.

The Lion's Gate, the ruins of the Ancient City, the tomb of Agamemnon or the treasure of Atreus combined with the tomb of Clytemnestra and Aegispha, the royal palace of "Golden Mycenae" are like taking us back in time - all this becomes accessible to tourists who are not confused by the cost of holidays in Greece. At the foot of Mount Parnassus you can see ancient statues and many other ancient monuments.

A frequent tourist destination is Rhodes, an island with bright sun, unparalleled landscape and plenty of antiquities. The most significant attraction of Rhodes is the Palace of the Knights. This structure is impressive in its size and was the administrative center of the Knights. Nowadays the palace displays a collection of furniture, a floor mosaic depicting the nine Graces from Kos, as well as statues, vases and other historical treasures. The famous street of Odos Ipoton, paved with large stones, where knights once lived, is a must-see. There is also its own Acropolis, protected by strong walls. It can be reached by donkey or on foot. At the very top is the temple of Athena.

It is impossible not to mention the most ancient seat of civilization in Europe - the island of Crete - a visit to it is also desirable, but unfortunately not included in the price of holidays in Greece, and paid separately. On the island there are monasteries, palaces and temples. Every piece of land here is a reminder of the majestic heroic people who inhabited this land.