One of the landmarks in the city’s history was the great battle that occurred in 42 BC. Following the battle, Roman colonists and veteran soldiers settled in the fertile plain of Philippi, and the city was transformed into a Roman colony (Colonia Augusta Julia Philippensis). The most important sites, from the Roman times up to …
One of the greatest engineering achievements of ancient times, a Greek wonder on the island of Samos, the 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel re-opened to the public this week following extensive restoration works. The 1,036m tunnel or Eupalinian aqueduct was excavated more than 2,500 years ago from both ends using the principles of geometry to …
The Valis Hotel & Conference Center in Pelion recently presented a new addition in its aim to offer guests exciting experiences during their stay: a brand-new, 100 square meter floating platform. Set up right in front of the crystal clear waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf, the large floating platform is available for snorkeling, diving or …
Greece’s islands will once again come into the spotlight through the Cyclades Trail Cup, which this year sees more destinations added to the sports event of trail running races. The 2017 Cyclades Trail Cup will include six races on the islands of Naxos, Amorgos, Syros, Andros, Donousa and Tinos. The aim of all races is …
Castles (castelli) and medieval forts (gulas) unravel the history of another Santorini with their fortified settlements: alleyways, houses of simple architecture and colorful walls –always gazing at the sea from where pirates would once appear. ‘Castelli’ means ‘small castle’. They were built in Santorini by the Latin colonists of the island during the period of …
The 1st Patmos Revelation is a new sports tourism event in Greece that includes swimming and running and will be held between June 30 and July 2 on one of the world’s most historic and holy islands: Patmos. It is organized by the Municipality of Patmos in cooperation with the Region of South Aegean and …
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival, now in its 7th year, is an annual meeting for an international ensemble of world-class musicians dedicated to the exploration and performance of chamber music. The critically-acclaimed Leondari Ensemble and guest artists present a series of concerts at the height of the Greek summer in Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Galatas, Methana …
With the transfer of the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire to Constantinople (330 AD), the dominance of Christianity (4th c. AD), and the graduation Hellenizing of the Eastern Roman state, the Roman colony of Philippi regained its character as a Greek city. With the change of religion, the large public buildings, which had been …
Professional and amateur athletes are invited to live the 3rd “Santorini Experience” on October 6-8 and get an adrenaline rush by taking part in the exciting running and swimming races on the island of Santorini. Organized by the municipality of Thira and the Santorini Municipal Sports, Culture and Environmental Organization, in collaboration with Active Media Group, …
This June, the Summer Nostos Festival (SNFestival) proposes a homecoming (nostos), a collective “return” to all those things and ideas that the arrival of summer means for each one of us, with an entire week of free events for all, that will take place between June 18 and June 25, 2017 and is organized and …