With historical sites in Athens, Rhodes and Delphi and all the allure of the idyllic Greek islands, there is plenty to see and do in Greece.
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Throughout history, the Romans, Arabs, Franks, Venetians, Slavs, Albanians, Turks and Italians have each left their mark on Greece. No wonder, then, that the country has such a rich and diverse culture.
Greece has a Mediterranean climate, with a very dry heat in the interior. The landscape is populated with pine, beech and poplar trees along with stunning coastal resorts and beautiful mountains.
It is a timeless land with a 5,000 year history of tragedy, drama and democracy. The arts still have a large influence on modern life in Greece, with Greek dramas and comedies being staged in atmospheric outdoor ancient theatres.
The capital, Athens is named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge. It is home to the famous Greek temple, the Parthenon and the Acropolis, which was the official place of worship to Athena, with monuments from the age of Pericles and Lycabetus.
Down from the Acropolis, Plaka is the oldest part of the city and is a maze of narrow streets. Yet contrasting with its ancient history, the city today is extremely cosmopolitan and modern with bustling streets and squares filled with shops, tavernas and cafés serving feta salads, tzatziki and souvlaki. Afterwards, you might like a glass of raki or ouzo to aid digestion!
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