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The culture of Greece has evolved over thousands of years, beginning in Mycenaean Greece, continuing most notably into Classical Greece, through the influence of the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine Empire. Other cultures and states such as Latin and Frankish states, the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian Republic, Genoese Republic, and British Empire have also left their influence on modern Greek culture, but historians credit the Greek War of Independence with revitalising Greece and giving birth to a single entity of its multi-faceted culture.

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Athens
  • Language: Greek
  • Currency: Euro

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ATHENS
Main attractions

  • Constitution Square
  • Panathenaic Stadium — home of the first modern Olympic Games
  • The Acropolis
  • Presidential Mansion
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
  • Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Parthenon
  • Temple of Poseidon
  • Agora of Athens
  • Benaki Museum
  • Syntagma Square
  • Cape Sounion
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Psiri
  • Plaka

Recommended excursions

  • Delphi
  • Meteora
  • Roman Forum
  • Santorini
  • Mykonos

CRETE  

Crete is Greece's largest island and there is plenty of stunning and varied landscape, as well as unique towns and villages to be seen

Main attractions

  • Samaria Gorge 
  • Ancient Palace of Knossos
  • Chania Old Town

Recommended excursions

  • Santorini
  • Spinalonga Island

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