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GreeceINTRODUCTION Take a trip back through time and visit Greece! You can visit the actual places many of us have only read about in history books. The site of the Greek empire, and birthplace of Western civilization, Greece still has plenty of ruins for visitors to tour. You can take a trip to Athens and see the center of the Greek civilization. Much of the most recognizable ancient building remains at the Acropolis?. However, there are other options for tourists in Greece besides traveling through history. Visitors can take a trip to Hydra, Crete, and Thessaloniki. Major cities include: HISTORY Greece has had a long and colorful history. The first advanced civilizations in Europe were formed here in the city-states of Athens and Sparta. From here came classic philosophy and art. Greece became part of the Roman and then Byzantine Empires. It was ruled by the Ottoman Empire until 1821 when the Greeks rebelled and formed an Greek monarchy. In 1896, the Olympic games were revived in Athens. From the years 1944-1966, Greece suffered turmoil and civil war. This continued with the military junta that was established from 1967-1974. Afterwards, Democratic rule was restored. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Time Zone: DST +0300 UTC Currency: Euro Climate: Greece has mild wet winters and hot, dry summers Capital: Athens Power: 220 V, 50 Hz Languages: 3 languages are spoken in Greece they are Greek, English and French  Santorini Greece ATTRACTIONS Greece is full of archaeological sites and monuments of full of wonderful prestige and charm, all of which are linked to known periods of its long-standing history and have left their mark. Holy Monastery of Docheiariou The Refectoty ends at the uppermost point on a high tower which dominates the Monastery. The Katholikon, which is equally high, has been built over the walls of the older church. Church of Protaton at Karyes It is a three-aisle basilica, with its central aisle on a higher level and an external gallery along the northern side. The tall rectangular bell-tower is built a few meters away from the north-east corner of the church. The marble screen of the church is still in its place, as well as the portable icons painted by Theophanes, in the mid 16th century, while inside the sanctuary, one can see the miraculous icon of the Virgin "Axion Esti". Palace of the Grandmaster Built by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem on the site of 7th c. Byzantine fortress. Decorative Arts Museum of Rhodes Here are displayed wood - carved and ceramic vessels made in Europe and the East, you will also find folk costumes and emboideries from all the islands in the Dodecanese. The exhibits date from the 17th to the early 20th c. Ancient Cemetery at Aghios Ioannes The cemetery is located in the central part of the extensive Rhodian. The National Theatre of Rhodes It is a facinating building on the Town Hall Square, a wonderful combination of the International and Fascistic style. Another thing to check out while your there is the impressive performance hall. RESTAURANTS LODGING Hotel Fresh this 4 Star Hotel is located in the heart of Athens, a cool and stylish hotel that you wont be disappointed with, the hotel is within walking distance to shopping and dining and close to public transport Pelican Hotel - This lovely 3 Star Hotel is located in Santorini, and is a modern and traditional hotel rolled into 1 Best Western The Park Hotel Piraeus - This is a 3 Star Hotel and is located in the center of Piraeus and not far from the boat harbor. the hotel offers an in house restaurant and is only a short distance from shopping and dining PERSONAL STORIES 
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