Landmarks and Museums in Greece

Greece has many special places to visit; you could go to the temples that were preserved since ancient times. You will find many spectacular temples in Athens, which is the capital of Greece. The best-known temple in the city of Athens is the Parthenon temple. It was originally made with 58 columns and a roof decorated with beautiful carvings. These temples are like no other, these temples were originally made to worship gods and now it is a great tourist attraction. It is also made with white stones. Another beautiful place to visit is the Acropolis museum. The Acropolis museum is truly mesmerizing, it is made with an assortment of glass and steel, most parts of the museum is see-through so you can look directly into the museum. Some of the top things to see are the Moschophoros, it is a male statue holding a calf on his shoulders, or the Caryatids is also a beautiful statue to visit, it is created with many female humans lifting up the Erechtheion. The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple. You can also enjoy the amazing view of Greece itself from the museum's terrace. These temples have a deep history and meaning behind them, they are truly breathtaking sites to take in, and the historical marks are one to visit as well.

Santorini Greece is an island full of fantastic and mysterious wonders. It has attracted millions of visitors, but this tourist attraction holds a deep and mysterious behind it. Santorini Greece is currently situated on a volcano that had erupted during 1500 BC, this eruption was thought to be so catastrophic that the ancient Minoan civilization was destroyed by this very cause. This eruption resulted in consistent and powerful earthquakes, leading many to correlate this eruption with the legend of Atlantis. Furthermore, the volcano still now remains active and can erupt at any time but has not done so in the last 70 years. Due to the explosion of the volcano, some historic landmarks were damaged but thankfully still remain intact. For example, Ancient Thira was a bustling town that was developed during the 9th century BC. Now it is mainly ruins of what it used to be, but the architectural elements of the Hellenistic era still remain. Tourists will find fascinating views after all Ancient Thira includes temples, mosaics, a theater, and even a historic gym. After architecture, one can take a look at the breathtaking views of the islands Caldera which is an enormous caludron-like depression, which was due to a volcanic eruption that occurred in the Aegean sea 3500 years ago. This natural landmark is now filled with water creating a beautiful view that is to be admired for generations to come.

If one wants to take a deeper dive into the history of Santorini a museum would be a great option to explore. The Prehistoric Thera Museum lies in Fira the capital of Santorini. The building is composed of two stories with so many exceptional pieces of art that simply stun the human eyes. These historic artifacts are excavated from various regions of Santorini, such as the settlements of Akrotiri and Potamos. These artifacts date back to tens of thousands of years. One can explore the neolithic, early and middle Cycladic pottery, marble figurines, as well as various ancient items such as vases, ritual objects. Furthermore, fossils and plants that had flourished before human contact on this island are preserved and can be viewed in the museum. Another excellent museum to visit is the Folklore museum which is located in Kontochori village, which is actually very close to the capital. The museum is actually known to be a traditional cave house that was built in 1861. The museum boasts an art gallery and some workshops which can offer one a true dive into history. Furthermore, this museum offers a gaze into how people lived with examples of domestic wineries, caverns, antique utensils, etc. Various pieces of art are also present with oil paintings watercolors and even include some of the best-known Greek artist paints as well. Moreover, nature is also a factor that makes this museum amazing, with a beautiful courtyard and garden layered with amazing trees and flowers.

Below are the images firstly the Prehistoric Thera Museum then the Folklore museum.