The beauty of Greece, as a young nymph attracts more and more tourists from all over the world every year. A country with incredibly beautiful landscapes, an unlimited number of historical monuments and cultural attractions, as well as the birthplace of the Olympics and the famous settlement of Greek gods - Mount Olympus.
Warm climate, fresh air, clean beaches and warm sand, traditional cuisine, as well as a sea of interesting and informative excursions, historical sights and cultural monuments cannot be ignored even by the most unobtrusive tourist. Now you yourself will be convinced of everything, because we have prepared for you the top of the most beautiful places of colorful Greece.
1
Mount Olympus
And I want to start from the most mysterious and sacred place - Mount Olympus.
It is not only the holy of all saints, but also the highest mountain in Greece with a height of 2917 meters. Despite this, anyone can try to climb or take a walk at its foot without any efforts, at that time recalling the legends of Ancient Greece, imagining how the once formidable Zeus metal had its fiery lightning from here, and the beautiful Aphrodite argued with the wise Athena who of them more beautiful and smarter.
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Rhodes Island
And the earth appeared from the abyss, and it was so beautiful that the gods unanimously called it Roda (rose).
Here is such a legend of the origin of this extremely beautiful island. Every year, thousands of tourists visit this beautiful and mysterious island. The “Island of the Knights” - as it is also called, like the whole of Greece, is rich in historical sights, and what is even more attractive for curious tourists is constant archaeological excavations and finds on the island.
We mentioned this island in our article on most-beauty.ru about the most beautiful islands of Greece.
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Famous acropolis
The most famous architectural and historical landmark of all of Greece and the Greek city of Athens is, of course, the Acropolis. The upper city rises to a 156-meter height and is a rocky hill with a gentle top. To visit this wonderful architectural landmark is certainly worth it, because the style in which this building is made is very elegant and impeccable. It has everything: columns, statues, and basilica.
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Santorini
If you have been following most-beauty.ru for a long time, you know that Santorini is quite common in many articles of this site.
The magnificent island of Santorini arose after the eruption of the volcano and became the most unusual and visited island of Greece. This wonderful island is famous for its beaches, the best resorts and, of course, unusually beautiful sunsets. Here is the most romantic island on the whole planet, and if you decide on the most important step in your life, then here you are. Those who have been here once will certainly want to return again.
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Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is one of the most beautiful cities in Greece, which is under the auspices of UNESCO. Its lands still preserve the historical heritage of Rome, Byzantium and the Ottoman state.
Times have no power over Thessaloniki, even the latest architectural technologies have not touched the streets of the city. There are still no multi-story high-rises here, but only cozy houses with sea views.
An abundance of historical and architectural sights attract many tourists here. Of the most interesting historical places of Thessaloniki, you can boast of such shrines as the Church of St. Sophia, the Basilica of St. Dmitry, the Rotunda of St. George, the Acropolis, the Basilica of Panagia Archiropitos and many, many other shrines open their doors to tourists, and historical monuments here are not at all count.
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Lefkada
The island of Lefkada is one of the most mesmerizing islands of Greece. It is famous for its beaches - Egremni and Porto Katsiki, it is for a beach holiday tourists come to this island. The best way to enjoy all the beauty of Lefkada is to drive yourself to all the hot spots of the island by renting a car of your choice. And cycling along the steep paths and hills of Lefkada will reveal all the beauty and freshness of these places.
If you are not a lover of the sea, you will enjoy walking along the cozy streets of Lefkada, canoeing and a trip to the Nidri waterfall.
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Milos Island
The lovely island of Milos is famous for its divine landscapes, warm climate and the number of beautiful beaches. Milos is an island of oblivion and relaxation, because where it can be better for a person, if not alone with nature. It has everything: mountains and forests, sea and fields.
A beautiful statue of the unearthly goddess Aphrodite was found on the island. So everyone should visit here and experience unforgettable pleasure, admiring the beautiful views of nature.
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The island of Crete
The legendary island of Crete is the cradle of Minoan civilization and the most popular tourist center of Greece. Herodotus himself wrote about the island with incredibly beautiful landscapes and unusual animals, with developed crafts and trade in his famous works. But since then, the island of Crete has become even more developed and perfect, and this applies to everything. That's why tourists from all over the world love it so much. After all, here there are chic hotels, restaurants and resorts, as well as no less comfortable places at an affordable price. So that everyone here will find their own according to their desires and opportunities. And in order to better plan a trip to Crete, we have an article about its attractions.
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Heraklion
The Greek city of Heraklion (Heraklion) is named after the ancient Greek hero and demigod Heracles. But not only a beautiful legend and many historical sights attract a huge number of tourists to this mythical island, but also the divine beauty of landscapes, a light and calm atmosphere, a pleasant climate and unusually clean beaches.
And for the especially curious, the island has many museums and historical monuments. The most famous of them are Knossos Palace, Kules Fortress, Lviv Square and the Venetian Loggia.
10
Plaka
The legendary Plaka - the oldest region of Greece, amazes with its exquisite antique streets and centuries-old architecture. This is surprising, but many houses in Plaka have stood on ancient foundations for many centuries. Here you can really touch the story.
Cozy restaurants and cafes provide a huge selection of delicious pastries and aromatic coffee. And the real property of Plaka is considered to be Adriana's oldest street, Athens, because its direction has not changed even once in the history of Greece.
11
Diru Cave
Diru Cave is the largest and most beautiful of the three very picturesque caves located in the Gulf of Peloponnese. The abundance of stalactites and stalagmites turn the cave into a fairy dungeon, with the magic heroes of ancient legends and legends.
Two types of excursions are practiced in caves: walking on foot, it takes about half an hour, but nevertheless, boat excursions around the cave lake are very popular among tourists. After the tour, you can have a cup of coffee at a nearby cafe.
By the way, on most-beauty.ru you can admire photos of the most beautiful lakes on the planet.
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Meteora Monasteries
Have you ever seen a monastery in the mountains hanging over a deep gorge? Not? Then you should visit the picturesque Greece, where there really is everything and even a miraculous shrine complex of Meteora monasteries, which operate to this day and are located in the mountains literally at their sharp peaks. Every year, more and more people want to look at such an unusual and sacred landmark.
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Ithaca
The birthplace of the famous Odyssey, the island of Ithaca is also one of the most beautiful and popular places in the unusually vibrant Greece. The legend played an important role in such an interest, but nature, climate and the ability to have a good time to unwind, relax and be alone with your thoughts - that is what really matters.
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Delphi
According to legend, the famous city-reserve Delphi was named after the son of the god Apollo, who lived in this beautiful city. The city itself is simply overflowing with ancient sights, including the ruins of the Apollo temple, the Amphitheater, the ancient gymnasium and the stadium where the Pythian Games were held - the second most important sports after the Olympic Games.
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Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is located on the island of Crete and is its most famous natural attraction. It is part of the Lefka Ori National Park and is considered the largest gorge in all of Europe. Yes, now we can say with accuracy that in Greece there is everything. This is just a paradise, which is impossible not to visit.
Conclusion
In the photo: the village of Karpathos.
The best thing that can be in life is a journey. Not only the body can travel, but also thoughts and soul.
Today we have visited the most beautiful places of vibrant, historical, research and colorful Greece. Here you can go along the paths that the Olympic gods walked and taste the delicious wine from the god of fertility and winemaking Dionysus, here your imagination is limitless and unrestrained.
It is a pity that it is impossible to contain all the heavenly corners of this beautiful country in one article, but we tried to choose the most beautiful and famous places in Greece for you. We hope you enjoyed our trip and you have already decided which place to visit when you first arrived in good and warm Greece. And if you have something to add, the editors of most-beauty.ru asks you to write about this in the comments. What beautiful places in Greece should be included in this list?