The Erechteheion

was built from 420-406 BC at the most holy site of the Acropolis, where goddess Athena planted an olive tree, her sacred symbol. The tree was later destroyed by Persian invaders. According to Greek mythology, following the expulsion of the Persians, the tree miraculously sprouted again.

Under the Sea

August 26th 2007
Good Day, Kalymnos, Greece! I arrived in Athens and took a good look at the fabulous architecture sites there. The next day I came into Kalymnos and just happened to walk into the exact week of the International Dive Festival of Kalymnos. This means that I get to dive for the next two weeks FOR FREE. Sponges Okay, let's back up. Kalymnos is famous for thei ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Kos

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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