Corfu

Corfu in Greece – The Lovely Island in the Ionian Sea

Corfu, due to its strategic position, was always exposed to attacks and wars. In the ancient era, it was under the domination of Byzantine and always attacked by the pirates. Between 14th to 18th centuries, Corfu was under the rule of the Venetians and repelled Ottoman attacks three times, and they never could occupy this island; then Napoleon seized Corfu, and after that was attacked by England and was occupied for a while, and then it became a part of Greece. This history has led to a wide variety of different works and monuments in Corfu.

acropolis museum

Acropolis Museum in Greece

[lwptoc depth=”1″ width=”auto” skipHeadingLevel=”h1,h3″] The Acropolis Museum is one of the most famous galleries globally, located on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street in Athens. The museum is very close to the Parthenon, attracting countless tourists every year.   History of the Acropolis Museum The Acropolis is a building dating back thousands of years ago; therefore, it has […]

Meteora in Greece

Meteora – The Most Impressive Holy Site in Greece

After looking at Meteora’s pictures, the first sentence that comes to mind is: “nature rules!”. It is true; nature is what makes this place unique. Meteora is a place for people who love photography, heart, and history. It gives you numerous photography opportunities, both in the monasteries and out of them in nature. Since monasteries are up in the sky, they can give you the whole area’s perspective from above.

Acropolis

Acropolis of Athens – The High City in Greece

Acropolis literally means β€œHigh City.” Among those many remarkable monuments, the acropolis in Athens is the most famous one due to its unique features. During the war and dangerous times, the Acropolis was a strong military base and fortress because it was built on a hill. Its strategic position was a pretty good advantage and made it easier for them to defend the city and attack the enemies.

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