The Mycenaean civilization was also known as Achaean civilization. Their civilization was the cultural period of the Bronze Age. Pylos, Corinth and Mycenae were independent city states were the strongest among the Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae was a city of Agamemnon (one of those leaders who defeated Troy.) the city states were ruled by kings. They had their palaces built on hilltops which were enclosed with giant walls, in case of attack; ...
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Top 5 Bad Ass Monsters From Greek Mythology
Our love affair with monsters is not a completely new thing; the fertile imagination of the ancient Greeks had given rise to many terrifying beings. While these ancient mythical monsters may not have been the results of cloning, nuclear tests, or even deep sea mining, they certainly were as good, if not better than present-day, computer generated ones. And these monsters have staying power, for they have continued to influence writers and artists ...
The island of Skopelos
If you were ever faced with the hundreds of islands that "litter" the map of Greece, maybe you have wondered how people choose their favourite for their holidays. On Skopelos, however, the local residents know why their island is so unique: it's quite simply one of the greenest in Greece. It has five million pine trees, 50.000 olive trees, and 5.000 friendly and hospitable people. According to official European studies, Skopelos is the greenest ...
The Island of Kalymnos
If you are a fan of the rock climbing then the Island of Kalymnos is your place. Kalymnos is an island close to the Turkish coasts and located between the two islands of Leros and Kos at the northern side of the Dodecanese. The island is covered by rocky mountains and is an ideal place for the rock climbers. The most dedicated rock climbers visit this island every September to enjoy the International Climbing Festival. There are several relaxing ...
Family Holidays in Greece
Leave the milk bottles, diapers, PlayStation and the nanny at home - family resorts have everything you will need. Knowing that the holidays with children have their own know how, here is a mini guide for the ideal family holidays in Greece. A trip for all ages Up to 3 years old: Choose a family resort with special benefits where your baby will not bother you and you will have special benefits. Specify the age of your child when you make a ...
The Island of Kythnos
In the western part of the Cyclades sits a beautiful mountainous island called Kythnos. The Athenians are especially attracted to this area on summer weekends to gaze at the wild beauty, picturesque architecture and lovely beaches. The most traditional villages on Kythnos Island are Chora and Driopida with stone houses and paved streets. The other villages Loutra and Merihas have the many tourist facilities. Soft sand and crystal water can be ...
The historic City of Athens
A powerful city state in the classical era, Athens was the birthplace of democracy.Because of its rich history, it is home to several important monuments, archeological sites and works of art that remind us the city's glorious past. The most recognized monument of ancient Greece and an important landmark of Athens is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to goddess Athena. The temple was constructed in the 5th century BC, and it houses magnificent ...
The best waterfalls in Greece
Most of the people in this world have knowledge about the natural beauty of Greece but a little bit is known about the components of this natural beauty. Greece is a very ancient state and contains various islands which add to its natural beauty. These Mediterranean islands are the specialty of Greece but among these islands there are some other components of natural beauty, the waterfalls. Most of the people are unaware of the importance of ...