Step Into The Cradle Of Civilization With Greece Holiday Packages
For an all-in-one sightseeing, culture-rich, cosmopolitan
, metropolitan and historic country destination, Greece is the word. Every facet of Greek society is an attraction in itself, from food to fashion to buildings; it's a big fat Greek tourism magnet. Most visitors head right for the capital of Athens, where ancient civilisations are preserved.
Fascinating attractions
Greece is a land of fascinating attractions. There are a plethora of ancient masterpieces that are witness to the birth of civilization. With Cheap Greece Holidays venture out to discover legendary attractions.
Acropolis: It is the spot where Athens, and classical Greek civilisation, began, and the site of a collection of beautiful temples, most dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena. The ruins of the Acropolis that remain visible today date from the 4th century BC, most of them erected after the Persians destroyed many of the original Acropolis buildings. There is a museum on the Acropolis where some of the carving and friezes recovered from the temples are on show, although many of the archaeological finds from the Acropolis are now housed in the British Museum in London. A must visit heritage site while booking Greece Holiday Packages, Acropolis is simple enthralling.
Ancient Agora: It is the ancient Athens' commercial and civic centre, where once walked and talked the great philosophers Socrates and Plato. The area is littered with the ruins of numerous ancient buildings, including the Dionysos Theatre, the world's oldest theatre where great plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were performed. The reconstructed building now has a museum on its ground floor containing artefacts covering 5,000 years of Athenian history.
National Archaeological Museum: This is the largest and most popular of Athens' many museums. History freaks from around the globe book Greece Holidays to explore this gem of a museum. Its vast collection includes treasures unearthed from Mycenae, a staggering array of sculpture including the earliest known Greek figurines dating from around 2000 BC; frescoes from the volcanic island of Santorini; and so much more that it is recommended visitors make several visits to absorb it all. There is a gift shop and cafe for visitors to relax in if they get tired.
Plaka: The old town section of Athens has become the gathering place for travellers and tourists, particularly in the warm Athens evenings. The narrow streets of the Plaka are flanked by ancient monuments, Byzantine churches and mosques, stately mansions, vine-covered courtyards, makes a pleasant diversion while on Cheap Greece Holidays.
The White Tower: A famous landmark, the White Tower was originally built as part of the city walls. It now stands, no longer white but still imposing, on the seaside promenade south of the Archaeological Museum, having been restored and offering panoramic views of the city and harbour from its rooftop caf. The tower was once used as a prison, and on the way up the winding staircase visitors can peep into the dim rooms that were used as cells. The tower contains a museum housing some Byzantine art and historical artefacts from between 300 and 1,500 AD. To witness mesmerising history book Greece Holiday Packages.
Benaki Museum: Established in 1930, the museum houses prehistoric to Modern Greek art and artifacts, occasionally hosting exhibitions, and restoration and conservation workshops. The collection features Paleolithic and Neolithic relics, and covers the late Roman Empire as it merged into the Byzantine Empire. There is also an attached Museum of Islamic Art, and separate exhibitions on Chinese and Coptic art.
by: DAN VALLEY
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