Greece Art, Gardens & Parks + Peaceful Pictures

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Soak up history in the place where fashionable Greeks came to shop, gossip and discuss the big issues of the day.

Check out the sights in Santorini, which is 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the northwest of Santorini Island. Coming from Santorini National Airport in Santorini Island, Santorini lies 2 miles (3 kilometers) to the southwest.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

Admire the architecture of a neoclassical palace and walk amid spectacular gardens while enjoying sweeping views of Corfu’s coastline.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.

Swim, sunbathe and surf on a delightful beach, close to the capital of the island of Kos. Then soothe your body in the nearby hot springs.

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

Admire the towers, gates and courtyard of this striking looking medieval building, then tour rooms filled with art and antiques.

Learn about the roots of Western civilization and build a nice tan on a Mediterranean island in this ancient southeastern European nation.

On the southern tip of Rhodes is an attractive beach bordering two seas, a popular destination for surfing and windsurfing.

Climb the steps that lead to this hilltop monastery to enjoy magnificent coastal views and see a religious icon believed to grant fertility. 

Admire the towers, gates and courtyard of this striking looking medieval building, then tour rooms filled with art and antiques.

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.