Greece

Welcome to Greece

Greece is an alluring country situated in Southeast Europe, and it is renowned for its tourist attractions. The Greeks have been always well-known for their fascinating history, culture, literature, legend, advancement, and philosophy. More or less everyone has heard about their legendary tales or their philosophers. As they have been able to find a place in anyone’s heart. The early Greek civilizations, such as Minoan and Mycenaean, were notorious for their advanced societies and palaces. Then comes the Classical Greece Era; during this period philosophy, art, and science saw great growth, with leading figures like Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato making significant contributions. 

After that, the Hellenistic Period is one of the prominent eras in Greek history, which specifically focuses on Alexander the Great as he owned a vast empire starting from Greece to northwestern India. Further, his empire helped the spread of Greek culture across the Mediterranean to Asia, merging with regional cultures. Later on, this country got occupied by various rules, such as the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. Finally, in 1832, Greece gained its independence after the War of Independence against the Ottomans, which lasted for almost 10 years, from 1821 to 1830.

Athens is the capital city of Greece and it is home to over 3.7 million people. Since this city is a pure reflection of philosophy, arts, and sciences, it has gotten its name after the goddess of wisdom, Athena, one of their legendary gods from Greek mythology. Therefore, Greek culture is an intricate tapestry made of its great history, various impacts, and alluring traditions. Once you put a step into this country, you will immediately notice that Greeks highly value family, honor, and hospitality, which have reflected in their daily lives. That is not all; Greeks also celebrate many festivals, including Easter and the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Not only that, but Athens offers many amazing places that you can make unforgettable memories of, such as the National Archaeological Museum, which displays artifacts from different periods of Greek history. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is the perfect place for Greek mythology lovers, as this place is specifically dedicated to Zeus, and it is also one of the largest temples in Greece. However, visiting Plaka and Monastiraki Square is a must because in both places you can dive deeper into the culture and try many delicious Greek cuisines, such as Moussaka, Tzatziki, Dolmades, and Baklava.

Interesting Facts About Greece

• About 7% of all the marble produced in the world comes from Greece.
• Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world.
• Greek has been spoken for more than 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest languages in Europe.
• The Greeks would sacrifice one hundred bulls to Zeus during each Olympics.
• The Yo-yo was invented in Greece.
• Greece Is the Third Biggest Olive Oil Producer in the World.
• Lunch is the Biggest Meal in Greece.
• Greece Inspired the Olympics.