| Greece, many wonders are popping into my minds | | | | the place a look of Ireland during summer. It is very |
| that are associated with this word. Greece is the | | | | beautiful and you can see many artifacts, which will |
| country that has everything: a very rich history, many | | | | give you a very good idea about how life was in |
| legends, mighty mythical Gods and picturesque views | | | | ancient times. It is much to say about different |
| of its lands and sea. It is a sin not to travel at least | | | | attractions in Athens, but you do not have to stop and |
| once in a lifetime to Greece and plunge into its culture | | | | see just this city. Greece is a peninsula and is |
| and beauty. Everyone has to try and enjoy living in a | | | | surrounded by 1400 islands. Traveling from one island |
| house made to look in appearance like Flintstone's | | | | to another is a hall adventure by itself. I will mention just |
| house with a luxurious modern touch and unique | | | | a few of the most popular and famous Islands. The |
| charm. | | | | island of Crete is the biggest of them all. The island |
| People are attracted to Greece like a magnet for a | | | | can be considered as a new country in itself. It has |
| few main reasons. | | | | good roads on the northern side and many |
| First, they want to visit archaeological sites there like: | | | | archaeological sites to visit and enjoy. |
| 1. Acropolis and Parthenon. | | | | The interior is covered by mountains, and the southern |
| 2. Kerameikos Ancient Cemetery of Athens | | | | part of the island is less developed then its northern |
| Archaeology Site and Museum. | | | | region. One of the archaeological sites there would be |
| 3. Monument of Lysicrates. | | | | The Minoan Palace of Knossos. You can just take a |
| 4. Electeion | | | | bus to this place and enjoy the restored labyrinths of |
| 5. Temple of Zeus Olympios (Olympieion). | | | | the palace. Another Island that captured my attention |
| 6. Athens favorite sunset spot - Cape Sounion in | | | | with its exceptional beauty is the island of Santorini. |
| Attica | | | | The capital city of the island is Fira. It has superb white |
| Second, Greece offers grate fun under the sun on its | | | | buildings with serpentine stairs that take you down to |
| beaches. | | | | the sea. White churches have blue domes, making the |
| Third, some people are just curious and want to | | | | look of the building blend with the blueness of the sky. It |
| expend their knowledge about Greeks culture. In some | | | | is a grate and romantic place were to get married or |
| cases, it is a call to explore theirs family Greek history. | | | | enjoy a honeymoon. |
| The best way to go there is to fly directly to Athens. In | | | | If you do not have enough time to travel far from |
| Athens are many things to see and enjoy. No trip to | | | | Athens, then visit island of Hydra. It is more expensive |
| Greece can be complete without visiting attraction #1 | | | | than other islands but has a charming harbor, good |
| there - Acropolis that is crowned with Athena's most | | | | taverns, fun shopping stores. It is much more to go and |
| famous temple Parthenon. It is a magnificent site to | | | | see in Greece. Travel agencies offer tones of cruises |
| see. It was made more than 2500 year ago, and a big | | | | and tours. You just have to invest some time in |
| part of it was destroyed by fire and many | | | | investigating what kind of vacation you are seeking |
| earthquakes, but in spite of all that it is still astonishing in | | | | there. You may find everything from spontaneous and |
| its appearance. | | | | more independent trips by car or bus, to very well |
| Attraction #2 - would be Kerameikos Ancient | | | | guided trips, organized by the travel agencies. It doesn't |
| Cemetery of Athens Archaeology Site and Museum. | | | | matter what kind of personality you have, you may |
| The best time to visit it is late winter early spring when | | | | find all sorts of sites and activities to enjoy, making |
| is the rain season. The ruins and all around them are | | | | unforgettable memories. |
| covered then with succulent and vibrant grass giving | | | | |