Historic site · UNESCO
Acropolis of Athens
Athens, Greece
The rock above Athens topped by the Parthenon, one of the world's most famous ancient monuments.
Southern Europe
Greece
Ancient temples, whitewashed island villages and long, lazy summers: Greece packs the roots of Europe into mountains, mainland ruins and hundreds of islands.
Before you plan: Ferry timetables and some archaeological sites change by season or because of strikes and wildfire risk in summer, so check official sources before you travel.
- Capital
- Athens
- Languages
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September to early October for warm sea, good light and fewer crowds; July and August are hot and busy, and many island businesses close from November to March.
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- Top places
- Neighbourhood 11
- Ruins 9
- Historic site 7
- Beach 7
- Museum 5
- Square 4
- Church, mosque or temple 3
- Castle 3
- Viewpoint 2
- Market 2
- Palace 2
- Island 2
- Monument 2
- Scenic route 1
- National park 1
- Mountain 1
- Tower 1
- Park 1
- Stadium 1
Historic site · UNESCO
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Nafplio, Greece
A perfectly shaped ancient theatre famous for its acoustics.
Historic site · UNESCO
Medieval Old Town of Rhodes
Rhodes Town, Greece
A walled medieval city with cobbled lanes, gates and towers built by the Knights of St John.
Historic site
Lindos Acropolis
Rhodes Town, Greece
An ancient temple and medieval fortress above a whitewashed village and blue bay.
Historic site
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Athens, Greece
A temple on a sea cliff at the southern tip of Attica, famous for sunset views.
Historic site
Monemvasia
Greece
A medieval fortress town on a rock island linked to the mainland by a causeway.
Historic site · UNESCO
Street of the Knights
Rhodes Town, Greece
A medieval street lined with the former inns of the knights.
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