Culture

History is Etched in Every Corner of Greek Land

Traces of a centuries-old and important history is etched in every corner of Greek land: findings from the Prehistoric and Archaic Periods, unique works from Classical, Hellenistic, Medieval and Byzantine monuments, creations from folk art cultures, traces from the passing eons of other civilizations and different religions, that coexist with current creations, constructions and modern works of art.

Fun Fact

Greek is the oldest written language still in existence. It has the longest documented history spanning at least 3,400 years of written records. The Greek language has also influenced many other languages with thousands of words.

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Museums

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Philhellenism Museum ATHENS

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum ATHENS

Benaki Museum of Islamic Art ATHENS

Volcanological Museum of Nisyros NISYROS

Archaeological Sites and Monuments

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Archaeological site of Tiryns NAFPLIO

Archaeological site of Mycenae NAFPLIO

Archaeological site of Phaistos HERAKLION

The Palace of Knossos HERAKLION

Cultural Tourism

Greece is a true paradise for cultural tourism, a large journey into history and art. Educational excursions, theatrical productions, festivals, pilgrimages, visits to archaeological sites, monuments and museums, excursions to study the natural environment, folk art and culture – these are just a few of the many things that Greece has to offer in the cultural tourism sector.

Whoever really wants to understand Greece, its history and its people, he will find an unrivalled cultural experience through traveling into the area and chronological period of Greek culture.

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City Breaks

The age-old history of each Greek city together with local traditions has created a richly-hued urban culture. Each city’s monuments, suburban landscapes, the events it hosts throughout the year, their totally distinctive customs provide an enchanting, multicoloured ‘canvas’ that waits for each traveller to add his own colours.

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Greece is a place of culture, the arts and sciences. Its tradition of contribution to global cultural and scientific communities, combined with its outstanding natural beauty and excellent infrastructure, has made it an ideal place in which to hold conferences.