Greece

Greece, also known as Hellas, officially recognized as the Hellenic Republic, stands as a country nestled in Southeast Europe, positioned at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. This country borders Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. Embracing the Aegean Sea on its eastern front, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Greece boasts the longest coastline within the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands.

Greece

Ancient Thassos

Lying in the northern Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Thassos is famous not only for its magnificent beaches, stunning natural landscapes and incredibly beautiful scenery, but also for its many interesting sights, among which Ancient Thassos is un... read more

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Lake Kurna

The picturesque Lake Kourna is the only freshwater lake in Crete and one of the main natural attractions of the island. The picturesque Lake Kurna is the only freshwater lake in Crete and one of the main natural attractions of the island. The lake... read more

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Monasteries of Daphni, Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios

Greece

Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns

Visiting these iconic locations in Greece reveals a fascinating glimpse into a past that shaped Western civilization. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this site holds significant archaeological value, showcasing the grandeur of the Myc... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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