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Ancient Olympia
Olympia, Greece
The sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games began, with the original stadium.
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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Delphi Archaeological Site
Delphi, Greece
The sacred sanctuary of Apollo and home of the ancient oracle.
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Knossos Palace
Heraklion, Greece
The great Minoan palace, linked in legend to the Minotaur and the labyrinth.
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Mycenae
Nafplio, Greece
The hilltop citadel of the legendary King Agamemnon, entered through the Lion Gate.
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Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Fira, Greece
A Bronze Age town buried by a volcanic eruption, preserved under ash.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens, Greece
The old marketplace and civic heart of ancient Athens, with a beautifully preserved temple.
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Mystras
Greece
A Byzantine hill town of churches and palaces above Sparta, with painted interiors.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens, Greece
Giant columns from a huge ancient temple, standing in the middle of modern Athens.
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