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An autonomous republic of Orthodox monks.

Cave on extinct volcano, once home to famous mathematician Pythagoras.

Two churches shoot bottle rockets at each others' bell towers in an unusual Easter celebration.

An alien landscape on the banks of the Aegean Sea.

Thousands of rusting train cars have been slowly falling apart on the edge of Greece's second largest city.

Hideout of thieves, monks, and goat-footed gods.

A cave network located at the southernmost tip of mainland Greece was once believed to be an entrance to Hades.

Ancient Greek oracle of the dead.

This remarkable cave was discovered after a shepherd watched bees enter and exit through a small fissure.

The ruins of an abandoned medieval city where the last Byzantine emperor was crowned.

According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

A quirky bookstore hidden beneath a sea of whitewashed Greek villas.

This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.

This ancient hydrological marvel is now the base of a modern outdoor cinema.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

The railway carts travelers to central Athens's highest peak, which offers stunning vistas of the city.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Perched on a spindly rock spire in a Greek archipelago, this lighthouse would make a perfect wizard's tower.

A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

Beautiful scenery provides the backdrop for an abandoned coastguard facility.

These tiny book repositories are inspiring new readers across Northern Ireland.

This large neolithic tomb, also known as Greengraves, is hidden off a Northern Irish road.

From Vikings to nationwide rebellions, this castle has seen its fair share of warfare.