Akrotiri-The Ancient City Of Atlantis

Once one of the most prosperous ports in the Aegean sea, Akrotiri’s history coincides with the story of Atlantis. It was completely destroyed during the Minoan mega eruption but somehow, everyone managed to get out just before the eruption.

Emborio Fortress

Santorini’s Secret: The Emborio Fortress

Emborio is a Travel Secret! It’s one of the few places in Santorini where you probably won’t see any other tourists. It’s a nice break from all the crowds and a great place to get a real look at Greek life and a medieval castle.

Nea Kameni – Santorini’s Active Volcano

Nea Kameni is the active volcano inside the Santorini caldera. It replaced the volcano that destroyed the civilization in 1630. Six volcanic events took place over 430 years and created this islet. Depending on the day, you may get to see volcanic smoke coming out of the caldera!

Thira, Santorini

Thira-Santorini Greece

Closely Associated With The Legend Of Atlantis. Santorini/Thira, Used To Be A Large Circular Island. Now Home To The Most Beautiful Sunset In The World!

Mykonos, Greece. An Overcrowded Paradise

Mykonos was named after the son or grandson of the god Apollo and a local hero. The island is said to be the location where the great battle between Zeus and the Titans took place. Hercules is believed to have killed the invincible giants by luring them here, away from their protection of Mount Olympus. Without their protection the giants became vincible and Hercules was able to kill them off. The large rocks all over Mykonos island are said to be the testicles of these petrified giants.

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Hadrians Library-The Most Luxurious Library In Athens In 134 CE

Hadrian’s Library was the largest and most luxurious library in Athens at the time.  It held books, important literary works, legal and administrative documents. Ancient libraries didn’t lend books. They were a place where people went to study, hear lectures and discuss intellectual matter.  It had reading rooms, 2 auditoriums for lectures and concerts as well as a large inner garden courtyard

Athens PArliament Switching of the Guards

Changing Of The Guards, Athens Parliament

Evzones stand guard in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Parliament in Athens. They change the guards every hour of every day. It’s beautiful to watch.  The guards do a small performance every time they change.  The rest of the time the guards stand motionless unless you get too close.

The Birthplace Of Democracy – Athens

The largest city and capital of Greece, also one of the biggest economic centers in southeastern Europe. Athens is one of the greatest cities on earth to visit! There are many very famous sites such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus and many more, right in the middle of the city. Getting around is super easy and completely safe for a woman on her own.