Inside Simplex 4th Edition

FAVORITE
WORLD
SITES
GREECE
PLACES TO VISIT
Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With over sixty inhabited
islands, historic sites, idyllic beaches and towering mountain ranges there is a wide variety of
tourist attractions to explore.
The country of Greece conjures in one’s
mind images of azure seas, ancient
ruins, white churches with blue domes,
Mediterranean breezes, and islands. It
also brings to mind the beginning of
democracy, Plato, Socrates, and biblical
characters.
To get to the many islands that are a
part of Greece, use of the ferry system is
standard practice even for the Greeks.
There are shops all over Athens where
ferry tickets can be purchased. The
ferries themselves can be like cruise
ships with cabins for overnight accommodations.
MOUNT ATHOS
A mountain and a peninsula in northern
Greece. The peninsula, the easternmost
“leg” of the larger Halkidiki peninsula
houses some 1,400 monks in 20 Eastern
Orthodox monasteries.
LINDOS
A medieval village on the island of Rhodes
that is made up of a network of cobbled
streets amid whitewashed houses. It offers
spectacular views of the surrounding
harbors and coastline.
The Greek people are proud. They are
also very helpful and like it when one
tries to speak their language. A simple
"efharisto" (thank you) or "parakalo"
(please) go a long way when dealing
with Greeks.
DELPHI THEATRE
One of the most important sites in ancient
times and Greek religion, home to the
sanctuary and oracle of Apollo. The ancient
theatre of Delphi was built on a hill giving
spectators a view of the entire sanctuary.
METÉORA
Metéora is located in central Greece. It is
one of six spectacular monasteries situated
on top of several rock pillars. The first
monastery in Metéora was founded in the
14th century.
PARTHENON
The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis is one of the most famous Greece tourist attractions
and a visit to Athens.
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