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Depending on where we have chosen our hotel in Athens, we look for a way to get to the Central Market to make it our starting point, which is not bad to start with…what a crazy fun market!
From here, after a stroll through its alleys, we will head towards Syntagma Square, the nerve center of the city, the place where most of the protests of the people that we have seen on TV so many times against the political class take place.
To get here, we will have to walk along a pedestrian street that is one of the main commercial axes of Athens. Here we will find the most famous international stores and street shows. At the end of it we will find the famous Syntagma Square, which crossing it to the end we will arrive at the Government Palace, the place where the Greek Prime Minister works, and where you can see the curious changing of the Guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier … (watch out! Each shoe weighs 3 kg …).
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Today we bring you the definitive guide if you are planning to travel to Greece in 2021. And the fact is that the Hellenic country is the most recommended destination if you are looking for the perfect mix of historical sites, beaches and gastronomy.
The truth is that it is not an easy task to summarize in a few paragraphs the history of a country that is defined as “the cradle of Western civilization”. And it is to Greece that we owe central themes in our society such as democracy, philosophy or theater. But we do believe that before traveling to this country it is important to know how to place it in a historical context.
The two most important civilizations of ancient Greece were the Minoan, which arose on the island of Crete, and the Mycenaean, which was brought by the Achaeans, an Indo-European people who settled in the Peloponnese peninsula.
However, it was during the Archaic period (VIII B.C.-VI B.C.) when the Greek cities (polis) and the most characteristic features of their identity were developed. The period of maximum political, economic and cultural splendor was reached during the Classical Period. During this period, the Century of Pericles (V B.C.) took place, when the Parthenon and other symbols of Athens were built. In addition, also in this stage the theater reached its greatest apogee.
Crete
To travel to Greece is to travel to one of the most complete countries in Europe in terms of activities that can be performed because it has everything, full of history and incredible landscapes. It has thousands of paradisiacal islands in the Mediterranean and has a multitude of archaeological areas and palaces.
If you are a good sun lover you can not miss a visit to its wonderful beaches. The most beautiful ones are found among its multitude of islands, standing out for their crystalline waters. Greece is one of the most famous countries for its set of islands, exceeding 2,000 islands, although there are only about 200 inhabited islands.
And among its 15,000 kilometers of coastline we find beaches of all types of sand and lengths. Beaches surrounded by cliffs, forests and white houses that combined with its blue tone gives us an impressive image.
One of the islands that has several of the best beaches in Greece is the island of Crete. Here you can find the famous beach of Elafonisi or the impressive lagoon of Balos, one of the most spectacular beaches.
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Greece, an ancient country, cradle of the Greek civilization and a place with one of the most important histories for mankind. Here you will find a travel guide to Greece with information, tips and details to make your next trip unforgettable. Let’s start!
Greece is characterized by its countless historical vestiges of the Greek empire, where its name comes from, but you can also observe the evolution of its cities and how its culture has changed over the centuries. This is another country that should be on every traveler’s list, especially those who love ancient history. Below, you will find the most important details of this country.