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Athens

Named for its patron goddess, Athena, Athens is home to some of the most important ancient sacred sites in the world, as well as several newer religious sites of importance.

Athens Main Page | Athens Satellite Map
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Temple of Apollo, Bassae

This large and well-preserved temple was built in the Arcadian mountains in the 5th century BC by the same architect who designed the Parthenon. It had the oldest Corinthian capital ever found and remains notable for its unusual combination of the Corinthian, Ionic and Doric styles.
","Bassae"); // Berea var point = new GPoint(22.316389, 40.487222); createMarker(point,"
Berea (Veria)

The city St. Paul praised for examining the Scriptures to verify his teaching. Sights include several churches with ancient frescoes.
","Berea"); // Corinth var point = new GPoint(22.933611, 37.932778); createMarker(point,"
Ancient Corinth

A major city in ancient Greece, Corinth played a significant role in the missionary work of the Apostle Paul.
","Corinth"); // Crete var point = new GPoint(24.957222, 35.155556); createMarker(point,"
Crete

Crete has seen 4,000 years of continuous inhabitation, including the Minoan civilization, centuries of Orthodox Christianity and the distinctive imprint left by almost 700 years of Venetian and Turkish rule.

Crete Main Page | Crete Satellite Map
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Daphni Monastery

A Byzantine monastery and World Heritage Site famed for its mosaics.
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Ancient Delphi

An archaeological site containing the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the most sacred site in ancient Greek religion and home of the famous Oracle of Delphi.
","Delphi"); // Delos var point = new GPoint(25.267053, 37.399687); createMarker(point,"
Delos

In ancient times, Delos was a major sacred site, second only to Delphi. A short boat ride from the island of Mykonos, Delos island has ruins of ancient temples and shrines dedicated to various gods.
","Delos"); // Mt. Athos var point = new GPoint(24.216389, 40.263056); createMarker(point,"
Mt. Athos

The "Holy Mountain" is a hilly peninsula containing 20 Greek Orthodox monasteries. They are open only to male visitors with special prior permission, but cruises around the island are open to all.
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Meteora Monasteries

Six Greek Orthodox monasteries perched dramatically atop natural rock pillars.
","Meteora"); // Naxos var point = new GPoint(24.010378, 37.373833); createMarker(point,"
Naxos

The largest island in the Cyclades, with a remarkable abundance of small Byzantine chapels. Many of them contain exceptional frescoes from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
","Naxos"); // Patmos var point = new GPoint(26.548889, 37.301944); createMarker(point,"
Patmos

The site of St. John's visions that were recorded in the Book of Revelation is now home to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. John.
","Patmos"); // Santorini var point = new GPoint( 25.398056, 36.402222); createMarker(point,"
Santorini

Justly famous for its picture-perfect landscape of gleaming white churches and sparkling blue seas, Santorini is also home to the "Minoan Pompeii" archaeological site, other ancient ruins and quality museums.
","Santorini"); // Sounio var point = new GPoint(24.024818, 37.649932); createMarker(point,"
Temple of Poseidon, Sounio

A Doric temple to the god of the sea constructed in 444 BC.
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Thessaloniki (Salonika)

Ancient Byzantine churches, biblical history, beautiful sea views, tree-lined streets, museums, Turkish-influenced food and a thriving culture.
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