Beautiful Greece Greece is official recognized as one of the most beautiful countries worldwide and is a top touristic destination. For example, in 2011 a Greek island, Santorini, was voted as ‘’the world’s best island’’ and its neighboring island Mykonos fifth in the European category. Exquisite islands, virgin and clean beaches, crystal blue sea, sun, beautiful nights, natural landscape, rich history, traditions and the famous Greek ...
The castle of Mystras
Six kilometers northwest of Sparta lay the now ruined Byzantine city of Mystras, which was a milestone in the history of culture and art. In the mid 13th century, the Franks had conquered the Peloponnese. The Villehardouin II built in 1249 the castle on the east side of Taygetus at the top (620 m) of a steep mountain called cheese. He incorporated Mystras at the core of his imperial possessions, launching a glorious history that made its cycle ...
Horse riding in Greece
Horse riding is known as a sport and also a leisure time activity. If you look across pictures, you see all the riders look really professional and also they look smart when they ride the horse. This is because it is been recognized as a master class event. This is also known as Equestrianism. This word is derived from Latin which means riding a horse in direct translation. But we often pronounce this as Horse riding. In the past when there was ...
Christmas in Greece
On Christmas Eve, children, especially boys, often go out singing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets. They play drums and triangles as they sing. Sometimes the will also carry model boats decorated with nuts painted gold. Carrying a boat is a very old custom in the Greek Islands.If the children sing well, they might be given money or nuts, sweets and dried figs to eat.Christmas Trees are becoming more popular in Greece, but they aren't ...
Byzantine Castles: How they were built
In Byzantium, the castle had purely military character and its mission was to protect the empire from the Barbarians. The most of the Byzantine cities were walled entirely. The frightening aspect of the walls, the difficulty of manufacture, the labyrinthine mazes, the conflicts and the violence caused legends which are alive until the recent days. The castles were built at defensible locations to control nearby roads and provide security for ...
Beaches of Halkidiki
The region of Halkidiki (Chalkidiki) is situated in Northern Greece, southeast of Thessaloniki. Halkidiki is a majestic place that attracts thousands of visitors every year, due to its splendid features. Throughout the region there is a great amount of natural beauty; indeed it is one of the most verdant areas in Greece, while it also has many springs, lakes and coves. Halkidiki's main attractions, though, are its stunning beaches, some of which ...
Ancient Greek Hoplite Phalanx Formation
The wing of the phalanx was a fearsome "weapon" for the time that was deployed by the Greeks during the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic period, from the 7th century BC. Until then, ancient armies were exercising simplistic warfare. Usually, the basic unit was a strong equestrian task force (or chariots), who manned the noble course. The duels were among nobles and the losses were kept relatively small (see Homeric epics). The result was a more ...
A quick description of the best Greek Islands
With exotic locations, beautiful scenic places, un-spoiled beaches and charming people, Greek Islands are undoubtedly one of the touristic paradises on earth. The breathtaking scenery and stunning weather attracts large number of tourists every year towards the Greek Islands. Among six thousands of Greek islands, around two hundred and fifty of them are occupied. Before planning to visit the Greek Islands, you should have a complete knowledge of ...