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This building displays the scars of the “Dekemvriana,” a dark time in modern Greek history.

Τhis feline monument commemorates fallen soldiers on a field that saw many, many battles.

Modernist design and funerary customs meet Spartan traditions in this one-of-a-kind graveyard.

This Byzantine Church was moved from Paris to Athens block by block.

After being destroyed by two separate fires, this monastery is now home to a small zoo and relics from dozens of saints.

The heads and relics of 179 monks slaughtered by pirates are on display within this Ceonobic Monastery.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

A historic building houses one of the most important archaeological institutes in Europe.

This 18th-century former mosque held the first Hellenic Parliament.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

This fairytale-looking castle is a wonderful example of Greek neo-Gothic architecture

A closer look at this somewhat faded hotel by the Corinth Canal reveals the architectural undertones of a genius.

This sixth-century church housed an icon with eyes so beautiful legend has it they inspired the name of a Greek city.

Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.

This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.

This church combines Christian, Byzantine, and ancient Greek architectural elements.

Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.

These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.

This Greek cinema was architecturally inspired by Mussolini's vision of a fascist Mediterranean utopia.

A series of waterfalls create the illusion of perpetual rainfall in this hidden gorge.

The Greek War of Independence was declared at this medieval Byzantine sanctuary.

An intricate network of underground tombs carved into volcanic rock.

When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.