Epidaurus is one of the most important and popular archaeological sites in the Peloponnese. It is primarily known for the largest theatre in the Greek world, which boasts remarkable acoustics and could accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. In ancient times, Epidaurus was renowned as a sanctuary of Asclepius, the god of health and medicine. According […]
Kyllini (2,376 m) – the sacred mountain of Hermes
Kyllini (2,376 m a.s.l.), also known as Ziria, is the second-highest peak of the Peloponnese, surpassed only by Mount Profitis Ilias in the Taygetus range. The summit lies on the border of the historical regions of Arcadia and Achaea, offering a fantastic view over most of the northern Peloponnese, the Gulf of Corinth, the Argolic […]
Mycenae – Visiting the Archaeological Site
Mycenae belongs to the most significant and popular archaeological sites in Greece. Excavations here have revealed the ruins of a mighty palace, which served as the main center of the so-called Mycenaean culture (1700 BCE – 1150 BCE). These were people who used an early form of the Greek language, making them the direct ancestors […]
Liakoura (2,457 m) – The Highest Peak of the Parnassus Mountains
Liakoura (2,457 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Parnassus Mountains, located in central Greece, about 200 kilometers west of Athens. Although today it mainly attracts skiing enthusiasts, its impressive silhouette has ignited the imagination for millennia, permanently etching itself into the pages of mythology. It was these rugged, limestone slopes of Parnassus that […]
Delphi – The Holiest Place of Ancient Greece
Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. It is located approximately 150 kilometers west of Athens, in the historical region of Phocis, on the slopes of the majestic Mount Parnassus. In ancient times, it was primarily home to the sanctuary of Apollo and his famous Oracle. Rulers, generals, and ordinary people […]
Olympia – Where the Games Were Born
Once every two years—cyclically in summer and winter—the eyes of the whole world focus on a group of athletes from across the globe, competing in dozens of different disciplines. The winners earn medals and forever etch their names into the annals of history, becoming living symbols of determination, strength, and human potential. However, the Olympic […]
The Acropolis of Athens – Sightseeing, Prices, Guide
The Acropolis of Athens is undeniably among the most famous and significant monuments on our globe. This magnificent temple and cultural complex has towered over the city for two and a half thousand years, serving as a monument to both the Golden Age of Ancient Greece and the beginning of our shared European (or more […]
Lycabettus Hill (277 m) in Athens
Lycabettus Hill (or Lykabittos) is the highest point in central Athens, rising to 277 m above sea level (over 220 meters above the city). The hill offers an incredible panoramic view of ancient monuments (most notably the Acropolis), the entire capital metropolitan area with its port on the Aegean Sea, and nearby mountain ranges. Welcome […]
Pyramida (2,510 m) in the Giona Massif – the Karagiannis Trail from Sykia
Pyramida (2,510 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Giona (Gkiona) range and the fifth highest in all of Greece (and additionally – the highest south of Olympus). The massif is located in the Phocis region of Central Greece, between the Parnassus and Vardousia ranges. The ancients knew the mountain under the name Aselenon […]