Greece
Древняя ЭлладаGreece - the cradle of European culture , the country where the closely intertwined Antiquity and Middle Ages , the era of Turkish domination and modernity. It is the birthplace of the great ancient civilizations , the land on which the wave of migration of many nations , one of the centers of Christianity and one of the best spa areas in Europe .
It is located in the southern Balkan Peninsula and adjacent to the coast of Asia Minor islands , which number over 1,000 .
sea fleet of this small country - one of the largest in the world. On the coast , including islands, located 156 ports. The largest of them - Piraeus , Thessaloniki , Volos and Patras.Cities linked by air and road transport, rail is underdeveloped.
The most visited among the attractions of the country is the Acropolis - a symbol of Greek civilization. The first inhabitants came here 7000 years BC.Going to the Acropolis, you pass a marble gate Propylaea that affect their greatness even the most discerning travelers. Above the gate stands a little temple of Athena Nike, and passing below you can see the main temple of the Acropolis - the Parthenon , built back in the V century BC.
Just above the Acropolis is the Plaka - the old area - a real treasure , teeming with churches, traditional tavernas , cafes and shops. Interest tourists cause the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panafinsky stadium, the Acropolis Museum and other sights of Athens.
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Not far from the capital of Attica location , south- eastern region of Central Greece, situated , Glyfada, Vouliagmeni , Lagonisi , Marafonas , Vravrona - famous resorts of the country .
Crete - amazing beautiful island with warm, gentle sea , beautiful beaches , mild climate, rich history and preserved until nashy days antiquities , a friendly and hospitable people.
The legend of Crete is an island of Zeus , king of all gods , and here developed one of the oldest civilizations of mankind - the Minoan , which gave rise to the development of European civilization and culture.
There's the world famous monument of antiquity - the palace of King Minos , the labyrinth , which was built four thousand years ago , as well as archaeological finds of the Minoan culture museum and Heraklion.
, Crete - a sunny paradise for a wonderful holiday and adventurous journeys .
Rhodes - the largest of the Dodecanese islands , literally studded with lovely bays and coasts, vstupayutsimi in contrast with the mountainous terrain of the island. It is an island , where once was one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Colossus of Rhodes.
Rhodes attracts tourists with numerous ancient churches and castles and beautiful beaches.There is also a unique Butterfly Valley .
Следы былого могуществаCorfu - one of the greenest Greek island , famous for its olive and cypress forests , picturesque coves and secluded beaches .
Here is the palace of Achilles, the Esplanade area , the Church of Spyridon , the Venetian fortress and Liston .
Kitchen.
In Greece, the abundance of fish dishes and seafood , as well as lamb , beef, vegetables and fruits.
National specialties is moussaka - casserole with meat, potatoes, eggplant and bechamel sauce , gyuvechi - beef with rice and vegetables, souvlaki - skewers of lamb or veal, dzadziki - cottage cheese with cucumbers and garlic , and more.The cost of dinner at a nice restaurant is $ 20-25 , in the mid-level restaurant - $ 12-15 .
Useful information.
Emergency Numbers :.
The Police 100.
Tourist Police 171 01 924 33 54 .
Ambulance 166.
Medical care 105 ( 14 . 00 to 7. 00).
Fire 174.
The technical service for car break 104.
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