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Archive for March, 2007

31.03.07 Exploring Corfu
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Want to go swimming and spend quality time in a historical place? Try going to Corfu, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
Its name means Crests or Peaks that denotes the two peaks of the fortresses which enclose the city. The island’s coastline is about 217 kilometers in size which includes capes. The highest point […]

30.03.07 Navigating on Piraeus
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A city in the periphery of Attica, Greece, Piraeus was the port of the ancient city of Athens. It still remains to be among the busiest shipping and industrial centers of the Mediterranean.

The city was inhabited since 2,600 BC and its name means “the place over the passage.” Piraeus is also a commercial hub […]

29.03.07 A Day in Siros
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Siros is a Greek island in the Cyclades which is situated 78 nautical miles south-east of Athens.
The island is consists of two significant towns namely the Ermoupoli and the Ano Syros. Ermoupoli is called the “Queen of the Cyclades” and it has neo-classical buildings, mansions, and white houses. The Ano Syros on the other hand […]

28.03.07 Going Places in Patras
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Patras is the third-largest city of the historical country, Greece. It is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon which overlooks the Gulf of Patras.
The city is made up of numerous neoclassical buildings and mansions. It also has four museums and Patras is a home to many various Ancient Greek and Byzantine […]

27.03.07 Getting to Know Tripoli
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Tripoli is another wonderful and historical city of Greece. Its main section is enclosed around the castle walls that were strongly built during the Ottoman habitation in the country. Get a chance to know more about the city and be a judge whether a day or two would be enough to roam around the city.
Tripoli […]

26.03.07 Knowing Kalamata
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Kalamata is situated on the Peloponnesos by the Mediterranean and is a city on the southern part of Greece. It serves as the capital of the Messinia prefecture.
The simple and historic city has an international airport and significant harbour. And ferries are accessed to many places that are helpful for the trip of the tourists […]

24.03.07 Thessaloniki: A Historical City of Greece
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The second largest city of Greece, Thessaloniki is also the capital of Greek region of Macedonia. It is well-known for its long history and strategic geographic and economic importance.
It is made up of 16 municipalities and has a total population of about 800,000. Thessaloniki is one of the busiest and vibrant cities in Greece. It […]

24.03.07 Landing on Rhodes
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Bored and got nothing to do with your summer vacation? Why not try a trip in one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
Yes, Rhodes is absolutely a wonderful place and it is also a World Heritage Site. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and is the easternmost of the major islands […]

23.03.07 Taking a Step on Delphi
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A modern town in Greece, Delphi is situated on the south-western of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis.
During the ancient time, Delphi was the most important oracle where it became the site for worship of Gaia. In the entrance of the site, one could see a number of votive statues and many […]

21.03.07 The Well-known Mount Olympus
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The mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus stands at about 2,917 meters high. Its base is situated at sea level and is considered to be among the highest mountains in Europe.
Mount Olympus is located in the mainland of Greece. It is famous for its rich and abundant flora with various endemic species. Mitikas is the […]