Today, Thursday, April 18, Greece celebrates World Heritage Day (also known as International Day for…
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About halfway up to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis on Patmos is the Cave of the…
Today, the uninhabited islet, which has docking facilities and beaches, is one of Crete’s most popular tourist attractions. In addition to the abandoned leper colony and the fortress, Spinalonga is known for its small pebble beaches and shallow waters.
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has launched a restoration project for the Murat Reis complex, a…
Before I visited Meteora I had seen many breathtaking images of this mythical place that…
Europe’s Top 10 Most-Searched Travel Destinations Europe, steeped in rich history, captivating landscapes, and diverse…
This southern peninsula boasts not just stunning beaches and landscapes but also 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Zagori deservedly joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023, making it the first Greek…
Spinalonga island. It started as a Venetian fortress (1574-1715) and became an Ottoman colony (1715-1898)…
The Agrafa region is one of Greece’s most isolated and inaccessible areas. The most popular…
Protected by the EU and UNESCO as a unique product, the precious ‘tears’ of Chios are harvested in a labour intensive process that has been passed down through generations and included on the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There’s now a way to assist in the preservation of this ancient Greek tradition and the magical Chios mastiha trees.
In 2019, 26 November was officially recognized as World Olive Day by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Turkey elected as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for 2023-2027, Turkish Minister…
About halfway up to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis on Patmos is the Cave of the…
In the World Network of “Creative Cities” of UNESCO, Heraklion joined the best of the…
Tourists planning to visit Hagia Sophia in Istanbul will be required to pay admission fees,…
The medieval settlements of Southern Chios were named Mastihohoria after the plant mastiha. These settlements…
The Phrygians and their Cultural Interactions with the Greek World The ancient Phrygian Trail at…
It is not the first time that the distinguished Turkish historian İlber Ortaylı has publicly…