Acquaintance with this beautiful country begins in childhood. All schoolchildren know about the ancient Greek celestials, heroes and their exploits. Hercules, Zeus, Poseidon are favorite heroes. Greece has an amazing cultural and historical heritage. Greek philosophers, theater, architecture, myths, legends attract tourists from all over the world with great force.
The most attractive city is the capital of the state - Athens. This city combines the spirit of antiquity and the trends of Byzantine culture. Ancient architectural monuments seem to be the most unusual and attractive. The stateliness and clarity of the preserved lines will not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated traveler.
An example of ancient Greek architecture is the Acropolis in Athens. This is the site of the oldest settlement in Attica. Translated from the ancient Greek language "upper city". The Acropolis is located on a hill and is a complex of structures dedicated to the gods of the people. Construction began in the 5th century BC. The Parthenon, the best-preserved structure, is the temple of the goddess Athena. During its construction, the rule of the "golden section" was strictly observed. The temple of Athena Nike is located on the top of the cliff, where, according to legend, King Aegeus was waiting for the return of his son Theseus.
Another monument of the ancient architecture of Athens is the Ancient Agora. This is the place where open-air meetings were held. The temple of Hephaestus is well preserved from the Agora ensemble. The people also call him Theseion, since on the walls of the temple there are many images of scenes from the life of Theseus.
Also one of the most interesting and popular places is the city of Thermopylae. Now it is very easy to get to it: from Athens through the valley along the motorway. But earlier there was a narrow passage between the sea and the walls of Mount Kalidromo, which connected North and South Greece. This place is known for the feat of Tsar Leonidas and 300 Spartans. Today Thermopylae is a symbol of love for one's homeland and heroism.
The Corinth Canal is another famous man-made monument. Its construction took almost 2000 years. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Caligula - everyone planned its construction. But only Nero went from words to deeds. More than 6,000 slaves were involved. But the construction was completed only in 1893. The canal is 25 km long and 24 meters wide. Walls of natural origin (made of limestone) are up to 75 meters high.
The most popular beach in Greece is Navagio Bay. You can get here exclusively by water. Sheer cliffs surround this place. It is known not only for the purest blue water and white sand. He is praised by a sunken ship that rusts on the shore. Crowds of tourists are eager to see the Panagiotis ship, which once belonged to smugglers.
A thick book is not enough to list all the advantages and sights of Greece. Do not forget about the island of Crete, which also has a distinctive culture, beautiful beaches and cultural and historical monuments.
