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Top Reasons to Visit Greece
The views
Greece is amazing because you can see rugged mountains, olive groves, tranquil beaches, and rolling hills of white houses all in the same landscape. This is why so many bloggers and fashion designers use the Greek islands as their backdrop. There is so much diversity that spans from ancient yet cosmopolitan cities (Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion) to agricultural plains full of olive and fig trees, to beachy islands where the houses are all painted white and are set against the backdrop of the bright blue sea. Greece is the photography lover’s dream destination.
The history
Greek history is ancient and there are so many artifacts and edifices that have survived thousands of years of war, turmoil, and the sheer test of time. In fact, while subways were being constructed before the Olympic Games, workers found so many ancient artifacts that they decided to frame them inside the subway walls. You can literally check out ancient pottery and coins while you wait for the subway.
For Athens
The city has gotten a bad rap ever since the Euro crisis unfolded in 2008, and while there certainly are parts of the city that should be avoided, Athens overall is a fantastic place to be. A trip to Greece is not complete without a walk up the Acropolis to the Parthenon. It is a bit of a hike, but it is definitely worth it. You have to visit the Acropolis museum, too. What is really amazing about the museum is that the floor is constructed of clear plexiglass material, so that you can see the active excavation sites under your feet!. There is great shopping and dining in the city as well.