Greece - a country of myths and legends

Greece is the cradle of Western civilization. In a period of about three thousand years BC in Crete appeared highly Minoan civilization, the culture of which later spread to the mainland. This was followed by the era of the Cretan-Mycenaean or Aegean civilization. Later the Greek city-states emerged, as well as antique colony Northern Black Sea, Great Greece and Asia Minor. The cultural level of development span the entire Mediterranean region, as reflected in the architecture, theater, science, and philosophy.

 Policies of Athens and Sparta played a key role in the victory over Persia, but later were themselves conquered Thebes and later the Macedonian kingdom. The latter, led by Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great, reached the emergency power, which was a harbinger of the beginning of the Hellenistic period. However, Macedonia has been destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, and Hellas became dependent on the Roman Empire.

Further interaction of Hellenic and Roman culture is formalized in the culture of the Byzantine Empire. She remained a major cultural center for thousands of years, before his fall under the onslaught of the Ottoman Empire, May 29, 1453. At the beginning of Ottoman representatives of the Greek intelligentsia migrated to western Europe, where he played an important role in the Western European Renaissance. During the Ottoman rule existed Ottoman millet system, helping to maintain their Greek Orthodox tradition for four centuries, and to promote their solidarity on the basis of religion, which has played an important role in the formation of modern Greek identity.

Cradle of ancient civilization today Greece - one of the most popular countries among tourists. Fertile nature, exciting fantasy history and culture of this land has always attracted to himself antiquarian, jaded Europeans in search of adventure, workers and their families who want a relaxing comfortable stay by the azure sea.

 Different parts of Greece are not similar to each other, and choosing the program of rest, you can accurately choose the resort that is right for you: Halkidiki offer stable weather, excursions, good tourist infrastructure and convenient beaches, Corfu, Rhodes, Mykonos and Crete often attract young people and wealthy travelers an abundance of entertainment, recreation, and a wide choice of opportunities to have fun.

 Another important factor is the attractiveness of Greece and profitable shopping, which can be combined well with the core relaxation or even come here specifically to "run to the shops."

On the land of Greece, as elsewhere in the world, is concentrated such a large number of historical monuments, even a cursory examination of all the attractions of the country can take several years. Birthplace of the great ancient civilizations, the land on which a wave of displacement of many people, one of the centers of Christianity and one of the best resort areas in Europe - all this characterizes the country as one of the most attractive tourist areas in the world. A beautiful weather, many islands and an abundance of picturesque coastlines, making Greece literally iconic holiday destination for millions of visitors from around the world.

       In Greece, well represented different types of public transport. At your service: trolleys, buses (including long distance), developed railway network, sea links. For trips longer distances operate domestic routes. In Athens, there Skytrain (ticket 0,6 EURO) and a new subway (0,73 EURO). Travel on buses and trolleys is 0,6 EURO. Tickets must be purchased in advance at kiosks. The taxi fare is low and is on the counter, from 00:00 to 05:00 is a double rate.