Greece is a top travel destination worldwide. With a plethora of things to see and do, it is no wonder more than 15 million people a year go on holiday to Greece. If the beautiful scenery, gorgeous beaches, sunny, clear weather were not enough to draw you in, how about the exciting nightlife and historical sites? Continue reading »
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The Acropolis of Athens is the best known acropolis (high city, The “Sacred Rock”) in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification. The Acropolis was formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007.[1] The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock which rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens. It was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Kekrops or Cecrops, the first Athenian king. Athens sightseeing tours.
GPS travel destinations: 37° 58′ 17.12″ N, 23° 43′ 34.2″ E
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Jun 042008
Rethymno, a city of approximately 40,000 people, is the capital of Rethymno Prefecture in the island of Crete. It was built in antiquity (ancient Rhithymna and Arsinoe), even though it has never been a competitive Minoan center. It was, however, strong enough to mint its own coins and maintain a mild urban growth. One of these coins is today depicted as the crest of the town with two dolphins in a circle. Greece is best summer vacation place, with many historical locations and nice for honeymoon vacations.
GPS travel coordinates: 35° 22′ 0″ N, 24° 28′ 0″ E
