The Ancient Stadium of Olympia was a holy place for the ancient Greeks, where all the sports activities held were dedicated to the god Zeus. The stadium had seating capacity for 20,000 spectators. There was a vaulted tunnel that connected the stadium and the sanctuary.The starting and finishing...
Olympia was the mecca of ancient Greek religion-the location of its greatest sanctuary and one of its most important places of worship. Ancient Greeks came here only every four years, during the religious festival that featured the Olympic Games. Kronos Hill was sacred to the ancient Greeks, who...
Katakolo is a tiny fishing village-turned-cruise port. The main street begins at the dock and leads to several blocks of tacky souvenir shops and waterfront cafes that exist primarily for cruisers. Walking down the main street of Katakolo, the mati, or “eye,” the distinctive talisman with...
We finished our day in Corfu by walking through Old Town to Spianada Square. It continued to drizzle through the entire walk. Like any small, medieval village, Corfu had its share of narrow, winding alleys, lined with ramshackle houses painted bright colors and tiny cafes spilling onto the...
Following a local recipe, Lazaris Distillery & Artisan Sweets produce the famous drink of Corfu, kumquat liqueur. They also make traditional Corfiot sweets. Kumquat is a citrus tree, with origins from China and Japan. It is extensively grown in Corfu for private and commercial consumption for...
The Achilleion Palace, was built in 1890 by the Austrian Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. It was designed to represent an ancient Phoenician palace, with colonnades and sculptures around the grounds dedicated to the Greek god Achilles.
The Imperial Garden has exceptional views of the...
We followed the wall from Pile Gate to Old Port, passing homes, and gardens below, the sea on our right and snack bars along the wall. We paused and rested along the wall overlooking the Old Port.
Dubrovnik, port of Dalmatian, southeastern Croatia, situated on the southern Adriatic Sea coast, is referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” The old city of Dubrovnik was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. It is known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone...
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