Famous people and places in Greece

1. Famous people and places in Greece

2. Famous historic buildings • Dion Archaelogical Park: Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak, safeguards the site of Dion, an ancient city named after the Greek god Zeus (in modern Greek, Dias). • Delos: Surrounded by the Cyclades is the island of Delos, the birthplace of the deities Apollo and Artemis. Delos holds UNESCO status for being a place of substantial religious significance from the seventh century BC. • Delphi: It's easy to see why the ancient Greeks considered Delphi the navel of the earth (the omphalos), as there is an air of magic at this UNESCO site's dramatic setting beneath Mount Parnassus, about 185km north-west of Athens. The Acropolis is not a single building but a number of temples build on a hill overlooking Athens. Olympia was one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Greece although we know it as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

3. Famous historic buildings • Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: The ancient theatre of Epidaurus is considered by UNESCO to be "one of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture" for its integration into the site, the perfection of its proportions and its extraordinary acoustics. When you visit, sit in one of the 14,000 spectator seats and have a friend drop a coin in the centre of the theatre's stage. • Palace of Knossos: Legend warned that those who dared to enter the astounding Palace King Minos in Crete would not come out alive because this labyrinthine palace was also home to the minotaur: a half-man, half-bull.

4. Famous personalities • Alexander the Great:Alexander the Great is the most famous Greek personality ever. His short life was full of adventures. • Homer the Epic Poet: Homer, the famous poet of the Greek antiquity, is known all over the world for his two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. • Pericles the Inspired Statesman: Pericles (495-429 BC) was the man who led Athens to its glory. An inspired politician, a brave general and a persuasive orator. • El Greco the painter: His real name was DomenicosTheotokopoulos, however he became famous as "El Greco" (The Greek) • Nikos Kazantzakis:Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) is the most translated Greek novelist of the 20th century. Born in Heraklion Crete, Kazantzakis studied law in Athens and philosophy in Paris

5. Famous personalities • Constantine Cavafythe Poet: Constantine Cavafy (1863-1933) is one of the most famous Greek poets worldwide. Born in Alexandria Egypt to Greek parents, he managed to distinguish with his sensitive and liberal style of writing. • Aristotle Onassis: Aristotle Onassis (1906-1975) is probably the most famous Greek businessman and he was considered one of the richest man in the world, when he was alive. • Maria Callas: She is mostly called La Divina and she has been awarded as the greatest opera singer in the world. Maria Callas was born in 1923 in New York to Greek parents. • Melina Mercouri: born as Maria AmaliaMercouri was a Greek  actress, singer and Politician. As an actress she made her film debut in Stella (1955) and met international success with performances in Never on Sunday, Phaedra, Top kapi, and Promise at Dawn. She won the award for Best Actress at the 196 Cannes Film Festival, and she was also nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, three Golden Globe awards, and two BAFTA awards.

6. Greek islands 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 in Greece to explore. And despite the debt crisis Greece as a travel destination is as popular as it has ever been. Anatolikoagaio sporades cyclades evoia crete dodekanese

7. Traditional Greek • Greek olive oil is known worldwide for its purity, exceptional taste and high nutritional value. • Cheese: You will find unique cheeses of exceptional quality in the market, and you should make the effort to try these cheeses, such as kaseri, graviera, kefalotiri, myzithra and metsovone. These cheeses vary according to their origin, taste and name. • Sweet Preserves (spoon sweets):Linked to the sweet welcome of a visitor, it is the foremost traditional treat in Greek homes. When served, it usually fills a teaspoon, hence its name.

8. Traditional Greek • Greek Wines: are produced from various varieties of grapes, many of which are unknown to Western wine lovers.  • Ouzo: The world famous Greek aperitif, with the best from Lesbos and from Chios. It is produced from distilled alcohol, water and aromatic ingredients, with aniseed prevailing. • Traditional liquors: Local liquors cannot but be included among the protagonists in Greek gustations or tastes. Products such as roses, cranberries, plums, mint, mastic, walnuts and many more "lend" their aromas and their tastes to alcohol with exciting results. • Mastic: A product that is unique in the world, as it is grown exclusively on the Aegean island of Chios. It is produced from the resin of the mastic trees (Pistacialentiscus) and can be consumed untreated without chemical or industrial processing.

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