The best architecture around Greece
If there’s one image that most of us associate with Greece, it’s that of a whitewashed village on a Cycladic island. The unique architecture of these stunning islands is one of the reasons why we fell in love with Greece. Everybody knows Santorini and Mykonos. They are among the most popular Greek islands. However, there…
Greece’s second-largest city is full of architectural wonders. Historically, Thessaloniki was also the second most important city in the Byzantine Empire, and many monuments from that period still stand today. Conquered by the Ottomans in 1430, the city retained its importance, and much of its heritage escaped destruction. It also largely survived the devastating fire…
When you think of Athens, its ancient sites probably come to mind. However, the Greek capital is much more than that. It hosts wonderful Byzantine churches, Ottoman-era mosques, lavish neoclassical palaces, and chic modern architecture. After World War II, Athens experienced unprecedented growth. Millions of people from across Greece moved to the capital to start…