Articles written by Gwendolyn Copeman
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Museums in Athens
Discover some diverse museums in Athens including the Byzantine Museum, the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Greek Musical Instruments
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Discover the Other Monasteries
Discover the uniquely stunning views from each of the other monasteries in Kalambaka; St. Stephans, Holy Trinity, St. Barbara's, Varlaam and St. Nicholas
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Discover Kalambaka
To fully discover Kalambaka, visit the museum, tour the Byzantine church, walk the hills surrounding the monasteries and visit the Friday market
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Discover Meteora
Visit the Great Meteora to see the WW II display in their museum, the grim religious frescoes in the church, and the stunning view of surrounding stone monoliths
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The Three Fortresses of Nafplio
Visit Nafplio to discover the Ancient Fortress of Akronafplio along with two Venetian Fortresses - Bourtzi in the harbour and Palamidi crowning the hilltop
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Discover Delphi
Discover the center of the ancient world at Delphi in Central Greece, with the Sanctuary of Apollo, an amphitheatre, a stadium and a museum filled with ancient treasure
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The Island of Skopelos
Escape summers heat on the Aegean island of Skopelos with morning walks to nearby monasteries, a miraculous icon awaiting discovery and long lazy afternoons at the beach
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Changing of the Guards
While in Athens go see the colourful Evzones perform the Changing of the Guard Ceremony in front of the Greek Parliament Buildings in Syntagma Square
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Walking in Athens
Hike up Mt. Lycavittos to visit to the Chapel of St. George then come down for a wander through the National Gardens where Hadrians Arch and the Temple of Zeus await
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Touring the Acropolis
The Acropolis in Athens Greece features three temples each depicting a different aspect of the Goddess Athena, two Amphitheatres and the Acropolis Museum
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