Famous people and places in Greece

Famous people and places in GreeceFamous historic buildingsDion Archaelogical Park: Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak, safeguards the site of Dion, an ancient city named after the Greek god Zeus (in modern Greek, Dias).

Delos: Surrounded by the Cyclades is the island ofDelos, the birthplace of the deities Apollo and Artemis. Delos holds UNESCO status for being a place of substantial religious significance from the seventh century BC.

Delphi: It's easy to see why the ancient Greeks consideredDelphithe navel of the earth (the omphalos), as there is an air of magic at this UNESCO site's dramatic setting beneath Mount Parnassus, about 185km north-west of Athens.

Olympia was one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Greece although we know it as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.The Acropolis is not a single building but a number of temples build on a hill overlooking Athens.

Famous historic buildingsSanctuary of Asklepiosat Epidaurus: The ancient theatre ofEpidaurusis considered by UNESCO to be "one of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture" for its integration into the site, the perfection of its proportions and its extraordinary acoustics. When you visit, sit in one of the 14,000 spectator seats and have a friend drop a coin in the centre of the theatre's stage.

Palace of Knossos: Legend warned that those who dared to enter the astounding Palace King Minosin Crete would not come out alive because this labyrinthine palace was also home to the minotaur: a half-man, half-bull.

3Famous personalitiesAlexander the Great: Alexander the Great is the most famous Greek personality ever. His short life was full of adventures. Homer the Epic Poet: Homer, the famous poet of the Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Pericles the Inspired Statesman: Pericles (495-429 BC) was the man who led Athens to its glory. An inspired politician, a brave general and a persuasive orator.El Greco the painter: His real name was Domenicos Theotokopoulos, however he became famous as "El Greco" (The Greek)Nikos Kazantzakis: Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) is the most translated Greek novelist of the 20th century. Born in Heraklion Crete, Kazantzakis studied law in Athens and philosophy in Paris

Famous personalitiesConstantine Cavafy the Poet: Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933) is one of the most famous Greek poets worldwide. Born in Alexandria Egypt to Greek parents, he managed to distinguish with his sensitive and liberal style of writing. Aristotle Onassis: Aristotle Onassis (1906-1975) is probably the most famous Greek businessman and he was considered one of the richest man in the world, when he was alive. Maria Callas: She is mostly called La Divina and she has been awarded as the greatest opera singer in the world. Maria Callas was born in 1923 in New York to Greek parents. Melina Mercouri: born asMaria Amalia Mercouriwas aGreek actress, singer andPolitician. As an actress she made her film debut in Stella(1955) and met international success with performances inNever on Sunday,Phaedra, Top kapi, andPromise at Dawn. She won the award forBest Actressat the 196 Cannes Film Festival, and she was also nominated for anAcademy Award, aTony Award, threeGolden Globe awards, and two BAFTA awards.

Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With over sixty inhabited islands, historic sites, idyllic beaches and towering mountain ranges there is a wide variety of tourist attractions in Greece to explore. And despite the debt crisis Greece as a travel destination is as popular as it has ever been.Greek islands

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Traditional Greek Greek olive oil is known worldwide for its purity, exceptional taste and high nutritional value.Cheese: You will find uniquecheesesof exceptional quality in the market, and you should make the effort to try these cheeses, such askaseri,graviera, kefalotiri,myzithraandmetsovone. These cheeses vary according to their origin, taste and name.Sweet Preserves (spoon sweets):Linked to the sweet welcome of a visitor, it is the foremost traditional treat in Greek homes. When served, it usually fills a teaspoon, hence its name.

Traditional GreekGreek Wines:are produced from various varieties of grapes, many of which are unknown to Western wine lovers.Ouzo: The world famous Greek aperitif, with the best from Lesbos and from Chios. It is produced from distilled alcohol, water and aromatic ingredients, with aniseed prevailing.

Traditional liquors: Local liquors cannot but be included among the protagonists in Greek gustations or tastes. Products such as roses, cranberries, plums, mint, mastic, walnuts and many more "lend" their aromas and their tastes to alcohol with exciting results.Mastic: A product that is unique in the world, as it is grown exclusively on the Aegean island of Chios. It is produced from the resin of the mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus) and can be consumed untreated without chemical or industrial processing.

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