After several difficult years, Greece is reborn again.
1. The Greeks know how to take their free time.
2. They like to enjoy the beauty of the moment and try to extend this moment.
3. They are very passionate.
Here is a man, for example, playing the traditional Greek guitar.
4. Like their great ancestors, the Greeks are considered great thinkers (and often their reflections they are not at all against sharing with others).
5. The Greeks are much closer to nature than most of us.
A man stands on a rock with an octopus in his hand just caught.
6. The Greeks family always comes first. It is very important for them to spend more time with their relatives.
7. And they rejoice as if tomorrow should not come, and today is their last day on Earth.
8. The Romans really liked this place.
This is the arch of Hadrian. It was built in Athens in 131 AD. e. especially for the Roman emperor.
9. Here in the Middle Ages crusaders settled.
The building is called the Rhodian fortress, and it was built by the crusaders in 1309.
10. The Venetians in Greece also left their mark.
Fortress Modon in the Western Peloponnese.
Like the Turks ... Well, they could be said to have simply abused the trust of the Greeks.
The Gazi-Hassan Pasha Mosque was built in the 18th century on the island of Kos.
11. About 80% of the country's territory is occupied by very picturesque mountains.
White mountains on the island of Crete.
12. The local beaches are ideal ...
Beach Porto Katsiki on the island of Lefkada.
... crazy beautiful ...
Lindos Beach on the island of Rhodes.
... incredibly picturesque ...
Vaudokilia beach in the Messenia region in western Greece.
... drowning in fresh greenery ...
The western coast of the Peloponnese region.
... breathtaking and forever etched into the memory.
Navagio beach on the island of Zakynthos.
13. Cities in this country look like this ...
Astypalea.
…so…
Corfu (Corfu).
... sometimes like this ...
Skiathos.
... but basically like this.
Hermopolis on the island of Syros.
14. Here the Mediterranean diet was born.
Rustic salad with tomatoes, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pepper, oregano and olive oil. Salad and other greens in this dish is NOT ADDED!
... and where, as not near the Mediterranean, it should be enjoyed. / p>
Mykonos.
15. Greek food is not only souvlaki or gyros (something similar to the usual shawarma for us).
Clockwise: fried sausages and meat on a spit, grilled sardines, Greek meatballs in tomato sauce with yogurt, honey delicacies lucumades, Greek orange portocapitato pie, salad "Horta" from boiled greens with lemon, fried calamari with olive oil.
16. Here Feta appeared - real, salty, crumbly, creamy.
17. Here are the freshest and most delicious seafood.
Fresh caviar of sea urchin on the island of Amorgos.
18. Here the fig grows right on the streets. A lot of figs. Everywhere, everywhere.
19. Breakfast in Greece - something special.
Greek yoghurt with pine honey and fried nuts.
20. The Greeks are very sensitive to coffee breaks. They are an important part of the day!
21. Here they prepare excellent beer.
"Alpha" is considered the best drink.
22. Athens is one of the most undervalued cities in the world.
The dog looks at Athens and Likavitas Hill.
23. Nightlife continues in Athens until the morning every day.
Metamatic - art gallery and part-time very atmospheric bar.
24. Central supermarket of Athens is a real country of miracles. There are so many beautiful and delicious food here.
25. The area of Athens - Exarchy - never gives up and does not change principles.
Protests in 2011 began precisely with the Exarchy.
26. Unlike their neighbors, the Greeks do not urbanize their paradise.
27. Greece has more than 1200 picturesque islands.
28. Fortunately, most of them are not so easy to get to.
Those interested can use the ferry to reach the remote islands. But please note that this transport is not booked. It is necessary to negotiate the transfer directly with the crew members at the place.
29. From May to September in the sky over Greece not see a cloud.
Sifnos Island.
30. Mykonos is the biggest summer beach party.
31. There is another side to Mykonos.
In this photo of 1975 - a village in Mykonos. Since that time, little has changed here.
32. Folegandros is one of the most memorable and beautiful places on Earth.
For a long time the cliff protected the nearby village from pirates.
33. Lesbos is real, and it's beautiful.
And yes, the very word is from here.
34. Crete has a rich history. And there are more sights here than in many large countries.
Rethymno, Crete.
35. Already for a thousand years Mount Athos manages to remain a mystery, even for most of the locals.
On the rocks - about two dozen monasteries, in which women are not admitted.
36. You will be amazed at the acoustics at the theater in Epidaurus.
It was built in the 4th century BC. e. The theater is designed for 15 thousand seats.
37. Rock climbing is developed in Kalymnos. The local landscape and has to this.
38. Sunset in Ie on the island of Santorini is famous throughout the world.
To take a place here and personally enjoy the sunset, will come to make a lot of effort.
39. Exquisite monasteries in Meteora.
It is believed that they were built in the Middle Ages.
40. At this very place the Greeks saved the Western civilization.
In the photo - the burial place of 192 Athenians, who were killed during the Battle of Marathon against the Persian army in 490 BC. e.
41. It was Sparta.
Ruins of ancient Sparta and modern Sparta in the background.
42. Alexander of Macedon comes from Greece.
Pella, Greece.
43. Hence Zeus ruled the world.
Mount Olympus in Greek Macedonia.
44. Here - on Mount Parnassus in Delphi - the oracles honed their mastery of magic.
45. Poseidon was here too.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
46. Before he died, Icarus managed to enjoy this magnificent picture.
Icarus Island, named after a mysterious character.
47. In Greece, the theatrical art was born.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens.
48. Here was born the philosophy.
Statue of Plato, Athens.
49. The principles of democracy were thought through on this rock.
Pnyx, Athens.
Recently, the Greeks had to endure much.
But in fact, it may very well be that we do not need to worry about them, but for them?
After all, even after the frostiest winter, a hot Greek summer is sure to come here ...