The Island of Timeless Treasures

The Island of Timeless Treasures

Some locations don’t shout—they whisper. Aegina is considered one of them. A part of the Saronic islands group, and simply 40 minutes from Athens by sea, this small Greek island is a world aside in rhythm, soul, and style. It’s an island of light afternoons,...
Ippokratous and Asklipiou: Two Streets, Infinite Microcosms

Ippokratous and Asklipiou: Two Streets, Infinite Microcosms

Some issues set off an computerized binary affiliation: salt and pepper; Batman and Robin; left and proper; Ippokratous and Asklipiou. These two streets in Neapoli don’t intersect; they run parallel, ranging from Panepistimiou and ending at Alexandras Avenue. On one,...
Were There Any Greek Popes?

Were There Any Greek Popes?

St. Sixtus II (r. 31 August 257 – 6 August 258) St. Sixtus II – also called Xystus – was doubtless born in Athens and is remembered as a philosopher-pope and conciliator throughout one of many Church’s darkest hours. He assumed the papacy throughout a quick lull in...
BEST FOOD TOURS IN ATHENS

BEST FOOD TOURS IN ATHENS

Different nice meals excursions supplied by Anna and her staff are: Athens Evening Food Tasting Tour Much like the Final Tour, however as an alternative of the Central Markets, this one contains some native drinks, a mezze dinner and desserts. Athens Highlights and...
Stories Told by the Stones of Crete

Stories Told by the Stones of Crete

“This little figurine of the musician, regardless of its small measurement, radiates unbelievable energy,” archaeologist Eirini Galli whispers to me as we stand earlier than a show case behind the momentary exhibitions corridor at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum....