Andritsaina, Greece, 1903. @Fred Boissonnas
What to see in one day in Nafplio, first capital of Greece - Explore Nafplio on your own terms with this one day itinerary. It might not have the populariity of Athens, Santorini, or Mykonos, but Nafplion is still a top destination for those seeking picturesque scenery and history. Photos.
The stereotyped vision of Greece: 19th century photographs in the Benaki Museum archives THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE of the Benaki Museum was founded in 1973 with the object of collecting, storIng and classifying photographs of monuments and works of art of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At the opening of the Athens Games, King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations to the international competition. The […]
If you sat down and had a glass of wine with him during these last summer weeks of August, he’d tell you a story. It would be slim but impactful – a snippet of colorful life that was …
Take a look at our list to help you explore these ten beautiful Greek towns away from the tourist buzz.
The stereotyped vision of Greece: 19th century photographs in the Benaki Museum archives THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE of the Benaki Museum was founded in 1973 with the object of collecting, storIng and classifying photographs of monuments and works of art of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine
The speed and magnitude of a change in the skyline is representative of how rapid a city has changed through a a century or more. Others clock in
From how to take public transportation to ATV adventures, here you’ll learn the best ways for getting around Corfu without a car. After visiting Corfu for a week, these are all the tips I wish I knew before arriving. One of many greek islands, Corfu brings its own unique twist to a summer adventure in …
Believe it or not, but the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world counts its existence for 11,000 years as of today. The town, Damascus, is the Syrian capital city, and astonishingly enough, not much has changed behind this ancient city's walls. However, not many towns keep the same faces for such a long time, often changing and evolving. Sometimes the city development makes it even more beautiful, but as it is in a more often case, the alluring greenery and historical houses have to make way for skyscrapers in the ever-changing city skyline.
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Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapafsas was built in the 16th Century by Dionysious, the Metropolitan of Larissa and named after an old Patron. The Katholikon is decorated in wall paintings by the...
One of my favorite parts of visiting Greece was seeing all the churches of Greece, so I've compiled a photo diary for all to enjoy!
National Geographic revolutionized photography. In a new book, its best photos of Europe are highlighted.
After a week of touring the ruins of ancient and classical Greece, I was excited for a slight change of pace. Yes, Mystras is still technically ruins, but you can tell the well-preserved churches and buildings are from a completely different point in time. Located on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain, Mystras was a powerful…
Find out about the many fun things to do in Epidaurus, including a visit to the ancient theatre and much more.
Being the capital island of the Cyclades, Syros is an idyllic Greek island, with its jugged coastline, turquoise sea, bougainvillea-fronted and white-washed houses. So here are a few photos of Syros that will make you want to pack your bags and catch the next flight to Greece.
Rosa was only 5 when she was sadly murdered in a concentration camp in Poland in 1944.
