Greece known as Hellas and officially the Hellenic Republic (is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula). The country has borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the lonian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands, islets and rock islands.
Cradle of civilization, homeland to philosophers, birthplace of the Olympic Games, Greece with a history spanning back for more than 8,000 years, enjoys an ideal climate with sunshine almost throughout the entire year and crystal clear blue waters sourounding a blessed fertile land which provides the best quality in every product.
Athens, the capital city of Greece, should be on top of your list of places to see. The main attraction in the city is the Parthenon (built around 435 BC), the temple dedicated to Athena, the protector goddess of the city of Athens in antiquity. You can also visit many archaeological sites. Among them the theatre of Herod Atticus, below the Acropolis, where the Athens Festival and many concerts are held during summer.…
