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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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Most associate Greece with postcard pictures of sun-drenched islands and ruins under clear blue skies. But Greece has more seasons than just summer and its historical sites can be appreciated in any weather. Sometimes the weather makes views and landscapes … Continue reading
Aristotle, Greek tourist guide 