Greatness of Greece
The beauty and rich history of Greece attracts millions of people each year. The Parthenon of Athens has stood for thousands of years.
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Updated: July 24, 2009 4:05 PM
Greece – the first area in Europe where advanced early civilizations emerged. Mighty cities rose and fell long before explorers ever came to North America.
Greece is filled with history, ancient structures like the Parthenon of Athens has attracted millions of tourists to see the mighty structure.
And yet, despite this history, as many people visit Greece for its natural beauty as they do for its heralded past.
Eighty per cent of Greece consists of mountains or hills, making the country one of the most mountainous in Europe.
Traveller's Tip
If you are travelling to Greece this summer, make sure you are aware of the date Aug. 15, the day of the Panagia (Virgin Mary), the second biggest religious holiday after Easter. On the Greek island of Tinos this day is celebrated like no other. Pilgrims by the thousands go there to crawl on their knees up the steps to the church that holds the holy Icon. The holiday is also celebrated in almost every town and village in Greece.
Travellers should be aware that the days leading up to the 15th, hotels and boats are hard to find.
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