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Today, our virtual tour will take us to tiny Sifnos, another of the Cycladic islands. Despite its relatively small size, the island of Sifnos enjoyed great financial prosperity in the Archaic Period, especially during the 6th century BCE. Two ancient … Continue reading
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By the time the Greek War of Independence broke out, in 1821, the Acropolis had become one of the most heavily fortified castles in Greece. Three of its slopes were so steep that an attack there was impossible. The only … Continue reading
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Dear friends, Due to the coronavirus pandemic, tours and trips are being cancelled and plans dashed. Amid the doom and gloom, Museums and sites will remain closed in Greece until the end of March and maybe even longer. For those … Continue reading
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As if rising from the sea, the fort of Bourtzi dominates the horizon in front of the port city of Nafplion. Entirely covering the small island of St. Theodore, Bourtzi is a sea fort whose aim was to protect the … Continue reading
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When walking in Plaka, the historic district of Athens, just below the Acropolis, look up and you will see the Erechtheum. Right in front of it, built into the wall, you will notice huge round blocks of marble, while a … Continue reading
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Anyone taking a walk in the historic district of Athens (known as Plaka) will certainly have walked past this wall, seen it, maybe even photographed it. It is the Northern side of the Acropolis wall. But saturated with too much … Continue reading
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Most visitors to the Acropolis leave with the impression that there was never anything on top of the rock, except impressive temples of white marble. Nothing could be more misleading. For most of its long history (and prehistory) the Acropolis … Continue reading
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Over the next three days (October 11th-14th), visitors to Athens will enjoy several cultural events centred on the theme of fire. I decided to join in, by adding my own story of fire. This story took place more than three … Continue reading
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The Acropolis is a rocky hill that has always been a natural fort, inhabited and fortified since prehistoric times. It has known numerous wars, invasions and sieges in its turbulent history. In the picture below, shell marks are clearly visible … Continue reading
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Last week, I posted a photo of a famous castle and expected at least a handful to recognise it. Yet no one found the right answer, which proves my point: this is perhaps the most overlooked castle ever, as everyone … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 