In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the God of wine and fertility. He was one of ancient Greece’s most beloved gods as wine was trendy. Today, the Nemea region is considered the biggest vineyard in Greece, having around 30.000 hectares. The main type of wine cultivated is Agiorgitiko, which took its name from St.George. As well …
Are you a wine lover and you are visiting Athens? Then, you should know where to find the best wine bars in Athens. As Greek wine becomes more and more popular internationally, you may want as a visitor to taste some quality local wines inside a beautiful bar in order to have a nice experience. …
In the last few years there have been opened some cool places in Athens to visit that can satisfy Instagrammers and photo lovers during their visit to the historical city. We are talking about beautiful places in Athens such as coffee shops- restaurants, they are located in Psirri area in the center. 1. Fairytale Athens …
Athens except for the rich history and culture that has, as in this city Democracy, Theatre, and Sciences started, it provides also nice spa services for visitors that want something more in their trips. You can even find Hammams similar to those in the middle east. Let’s have a look at the best spas in …
Planning to visit Athens, Greece you might want to avoid the lines of hundreds of people coming every day to admire the symbol of civilization. So, where to buy Acropolis tickets online? The answer is simple, type in search: www.etickets.tap.gr which directs you to the official gov. site where you can purchase your tickets online. …
For decades, the king of fast food in Greece is souvlaki. The reason is that it’s cheap, quick, and really tasty, however, in the last few years many new street food shops and restaurants that make really good burgers were opened. Here is a list of the best burgers in Athens which are in the …
In the first half of the first millennium BC, the ancient Greek city-states, many of which were naval powers, began to search for lands and resources beyond Greece, establishing colonies throughout the Mediterranean. Trade contacts for ancient Greek colonies were usually the first step in the colonization process, and later, when local populations were subjugated …
Until the 7th century BC. In order for a ship to sail from the Saronic Gulf to the Ionian Sea, it had to go around the whole Peloponnese and risk the difficult passage of the Malea cape. However, in 602 BC. The tyrant of Corinth, Periander(one of seven sages in Greece), had the brilliant idea …
Apart from the high arts of Rhetoric, Poetry, Philosophy, and Architecture, Ancient Greeks also started the art of Gastronomy. The most convincing proof of this is the word “gastronomy” which comes from the Greek “gastronomy” and “law”, ie “the laws of the stomach”. Who was the first Chef ever? Archestratos, a famous Syracusan poet and …
When Greece became an independent country in 1830, after 400 years of occupation from the Ottomans the restoration of the Parthenon temple at the Acropolis was just a dream. Some important works began with the technology of the 19th century which was partially successful. The Greek Government has created the Committee for the Conservation of …
