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Greece Places to Visit

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Top Cities and Destinations in Greece

Discover extraordinary cities and picturesque locations that will captivate you with their rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning beauty.

athens

Athens

Attica
thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

Macedonia and Thrace
corfu

Corfu

Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
patra

Patra

Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
heraklion

Heraklion

Crete
delphi

Delphi

Thessaly and Central Greece
chania

Chania

Crete
corfu town

Corfu Town

Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
rhodes

Rhodes

Aegean
piraeus

Piraeus

Attica
ioannina

Ioannina

Epirus and Western Macedonia
naxos

Naxos

Aegean
olympia

Olympia

Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
cephalonia

Cephalonia

Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands
rethymno

Rethymno

Crete
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Greece can be recommended to anyone, whether you are interested in history, culture, natural beauty or outdoor activities. This Mediterranean paradise has been attracting tourists for thousands of years, and it's not hard to see why.

Athens, the capital of Greece, is a must-see destination for history buffs, as it is home to many ancient monuments, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus Olympios. Also worth a visit is the charming Plaka district, full of narrow streets, cafes and stores.

For those looking for sun, sand and sea, the Greek islands are an excellent choice. Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are just a few of the most popular destinations, each with its own unique charm and attractions. The islands offer stunning beaches, crystal clear waters and delicious local cuisine.

Greece is also famous for its culinary offerings, including moussaka, souvlaki and tzatziki. You can also enjoy a variety of sweet delicacies such as baklava, loukoumades and galaktoboureko.

Another must-see in Greece is Meteora, an amazing complex of monasteries built on top of towering rock formations. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers breathtaking views and insights into the country's religious heritage.

For those looking for a more active vacation, Greece offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and sea kayaking. The country is also known for its festivals, such as the Festival of Athens and Epidaurus, the Carnival in Patras and the Feast of Saint Demetrius in Thessaloniki.

Greece Top Attractions

Famous places and interesting landmarks

  • acropolis athens
  • voukourestiou street athens
  • parthenon athens
  • national archaeological museum athens
  • knossos heraklion
  • acropolis museum athens
  • white tower thessaloniki
  • old fortress corfu town
  • edessa waterfalls
  • palace of the grand master of the knights of rhodes
  • delphi archaeological museum
  • achilleion corfu town

Things to See and Do by Category

Interesting and worth visiting places and tourist attractions appreciated by most tourists. See the list of places to visit when planning a trip to Greece.

Unesco

Museum

History museum

Archaeological site

  • Stadium at Olympia

    Stadium at Olympia

    OlympiaAncient Greek architectureArchaeological site
  • Ancient Agora

    Ancient Agora

    AthensIconic Greek ruins with a museumArchaeological siteHistorical place
  • Areopagus

    Areopagus

    AthensRocky hill with a long historyArchaeological siteGeologic formation
  • Tower of the Winds

    Tower of the Winds

    AthensAncient tower to indicate weather and timeArchaeological siteHistorical place
  • Erechtheion

    Erechtheion

    AthensIconic temple of ancient Greece Ancient Greek architectureArchaeological site
  • Propylaea

    Propylaea

    Athens Archaeological siteHistorical place
  • Pedestal of Agrippa

    Pedestal of Agrippa

    AthensArchaeological site
  • Pnyx

    Pnyx

    AthensArchaeological siteHistorical placeView point

Historical place

  • Parthenon

    Parthenon

    AthensIconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Temple of Athena Nike

    Temple of Athena Nike

    AthensIonic temple depicting a Greek goddess Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    AthensAncient stone theater with performancesConcerts and showsTheater
  • Ancient Agora

    Ancient Agora

    AthensIconic Greek ruins with a museumArchaeological siteHistorical place
  • National Garden

    National Garden

    AthensScenic park with archeological remainsParkGarden
  • Temple of Hephaestus

    Temple of Hephaestus

    AthensAncient, hilltop place of worshipAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Fortezza of Rethymno

    Fortezza of Rethymno

    RethymnoVenetian fortress with city and sea viewsHistorical placeForts and castles
  • Areopagus

    Areopagus

    AthensRocky hill with a long historyArchaeological siteGeologic formation

Ancient Greek architecture

  • Acropolis

    Acropolis

    Athens5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument Ancient Greek architectureForts and castles
  • Parthenon

    Parthenon

    AthensIconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Stadium at Olympia

    Stadium at Olympia

    OlympiaAncient Greek architectureArchaeological site
  • Temple of Athena Nike

    Temple of Athena Nike

    AthensIonic temple depicting a Greek goddess Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Temple of Hephaestus

    Temple of Hephaestus

    AthensAncient, hilltop place of worshipAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Lion Gate

    Lion Gate

    MycenaeAncient Greek architectureHistorical placeForts and castles
  • Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    EpidaurusConcerts and showsHistorical placeArenas and stadiums
  • Erechtheion

    Erechtheion

    AthensIconic temple of ancient Greece Ancient Greek architectureArchaeological site

Beach

Church

Park

Archaeological museum

Art museum

Natural attraction

  • Melissani Cave

    Melissani Cave

    SamiScenic subterranean lake with boat toursNatural attractionPark
  • Lake Voulismeni

    Lake Voulismeni

    Agios NikolaosNatural attractionBody of waterPark
  • Lake Vouliagmeni

    Lake Vouliagmeni

    VouliagmeniNatural attractionLake
  • Drakolimni

    Drakolimni

    Vikos–Aoös National ParkNatural attractionBody of waterPark
  • Vikos Gorge

    Vikos Gorge

    Vikos–Aoös National ParkNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Dirfi

    Dirfi

    EuboeaEuboea's highest peak, with sea viewsNatureNatural attraction
  • Corycian Cave

    Corycian Cave

    ArachovaNatural attractionParkCave
  • Santorini caldera

    Santorini caldera

    SantoriniVolcanic crater in a picturesque settingNatureNatural attraction

Outdoor activities

Forts and castles

  • Acropolis

    Acropolis

    Athens5th-century B.C. hilltop temple monument Ancient Greek architectureForts and castles
  • Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

    Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

    RhodesRebuilt 14th-century castle and museum Forts and castlesGothic architecture
  • Parga Castle

    Parga Castle

    PargaForts and castles
  • Palamidi

    Palamidi

    NafplioEarly 18th-century bastioned citadelForts and castles
  • Fortezza of Rethymno

    Fortezza of Rethymno

    RethymnoVenetian fortress with city and sea viewsHistorical placeForts and castles
  • Lion Gate

    Lion Gate

    MycenaeAncient Greek architectureHistorical placeForts and castles
  • Koules

    Koules

    HeraklionHistoric fortress with sea viewsForts and castlesHistorical place
  • Angelokastro

    Angelokastro

    CorfuHilltop castle with art and water viewsForts and castles

Area

Specialty museum

Nature

  • Vikos Gorge

    Vikos Gorge

    Vikos–Aoös National ParkNatureNatural attractionCanyon
  • Dirfi

    Dirfi

    EuboeaEuboea's highest peak, with sea viewsNatureNatural attraction
  • Santorini caldera

    Santorini caldera

    SantoriniVolcanic crater in a picturesque settingNatureNatural attraction
  • Attavyros

    Attavyros

    RhodesNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Cithaeron

    Cithaeron

    AigosthenaNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Theopetra Cave

    Theopetra Cave

    MeteoraNatureCaveNatural attraction
  • Cave of Zeus

    Cave of Zeus

    MonastirakiNatural attractionNatureCave
  • Smolikas

    Smolikas

    Pindus National ParkNatureNatural attractionMountain

Temple

  • Parthenon

    Parthenon

    AthensIconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Temple of Athena Nike

    Temple of Athena Nike

    AthensIonic temple depicting a Greek goddess Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Temple of Hephaestus

    Temple of Hephaestus

    AthensAncient, hilltop place of worshipAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    AthensRuined temple completed under HadrianAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Asclepeion

    Asclepeion

    KosTemple
  • Dion

    Dion

    LitochoroVillageAncient Greek architectureRuins
  • Pella

    Pella

    PellaCityRuinsTemple
  • Heraion of Samos

    Heraion of Samos

    SamosIonic temple dedicated to Hera TempleAncient Greek architecture

Ruins

  • Parthenon

    Parthenon

    AthensIconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Old Fortress

    Old Fortress

    Corfu TownRuinsMilitary base
  • Temple of Athena Nike

    Temple of Athena Nike

    AthensIonic temple depicting a Greek goddess Ancient Greek architectureTemple
  • Ancient Agora

    Ancient Agora

    AthensIconic Greek ruins with a museumArchaeological siteHistorical place
  • Temple of Hephaestus

    Temple of Hephaestus

    AthensAncient, hilltop place of worshipAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Erechtheion

    Erechtheion

    AthensIconic temple of ancient Greece Ancient Greek architectureArchaeological site
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    AthensRuined temple completed under HadrianAncient Greek architectureTemple
  • Dion

    Dion

    LitochoroVillageAncient Greek architectureRuins

Monastery

Monuments and statues

Mosque

Sacred and religious sites

Square

Memorial

Neighbourhood

Theater

Mountain

  • Dirfi

    Dirfi

    EuboeaEuboea's highest peak, with sea viewsNatureNatural attraction
  • Attavyros

    Attavyros

    RhodesNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Cithaeron

    Cithaeron

    AigosthenaNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Smolikas

    Smolikas

    Pindus National ParkNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Mount Ainos

    Mount Ainos

    National parks of GreeceMassive peak with trails and scenic viewsNatural attractionMountain
  • Ochi Mountain

    Ochi Mountain

    EuboeaNatureNatural attractionMountain
  • Cynthus

    Cynthus

    DelosDelos summit with panoramic viewsNatureNatural attraction
  • Mount Pantokrator

    Mount Pantokrator

    CorfuLandmark peak with a cafe and monasteryNatureMountain

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