The palace of Knossos
Knossos, the famous Minoan Palace lies 5 kilometres southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos.
The palace of Knossos covers an area of about 20,000 square meters.
Thessaloniki
Now Thessaloniki is the second biggest city if we talk aboutĀ sizeĀ in the north Greece. It was founded in IV c. by the King of Macedon Kassander. This city was named Thessaloniki from the name of his wife.
Top Five Locations
The possible places one can visit on the island of Chios are numerous, and all have their specialities, topics and peculiarities. But which ones are the best? Which ones are the must have seen?
Tulips of Chios
Although Holland is famous for its tulips it is actually Chios Island where it is said that they got them from. Here on this unique island they grow naturally. All the island is covered of them in March and April. Listen below to learn more about the tulips of Chios!
Vergina
Vergina is a small town in northern Greece, which belongs to the prefecture of Imathia in Central Macedonia.
Vergina is home to one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece and joined the list of World Heritages in 1996.
Watchtowers
Everywhere on the island you can find some rests of round stony buildings. Did you ever ask yourself: What is it?