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Churches
Greek churches and many Eastern Orthodox churches have a unique byzantine architectural design. In Western Christianity, a long aisled hall with an apse at one end is common. Eastern Christian churches have a more centralized design with a dome which sympolizes heaven. Often it is surrounded by structures at the four corners, creating a cruciform shape.
Nafplio
Nafplio is 140 κm (87 mi) southwestern of Athens in Peloponnese, next to Argos. Nafplio was the first capital of New Greek State in 1826 AD and it is close to Mycenae archaelogical site. Agamemnon, the commander of Greeks in Trojan War (Iliad), was king of Mycenae and Argos. Nafplio is a picturesque place since the old town has remained as it was long time ago. It is one of the most popular destinations of Athenians for a one or two days excursion because it is close to Athens and beatiful.
Spetses
Porto Cheli is in the same Argolidos prefecture, not far from Argos and Nafplio. Southern of Porto Cheli, ten minutes by boat, is the island of Spetses in Saronic Gulf. The most common way to go to Spetses is to drive to Porto Cheli (171 Km - 106 mi) and than take the boat to Spetses. Another way is to take the boat from Pireaus. Spetses is one of the most popular islands among inhabitants of Athens Metropolitan area because it is not far and they can drive there. Cars are not allowed in the town of Spetses but are allowed in the rest of the island. Most people park their cars in Porto Cheli and use scooters, buses, boats for their trasporation to the beaches that are outside the town of Spetses.
Paros-Antiparos
Cyclades is a group of thirty three islands in the Aegean Sea. The most well known and popular islands in Cyclades and overall that get most visitors are Santorini and Mykonos. Naxos and Paros are ranking third and fourth in Cyclades and in seventh and eighth among all islands. The ranking varies from year to year. Paros is very close to Naxos and not far from Mykonos. Paros is third largest island in Cyclades, after Naxos and Andros. Antiparos is a smaller island that is very close to Paros.
All Kyklades (also written like this) are similar in terms of the characteristic small white house architecture and narrow alleys. Also the beaches are generally similar. Santorini's beaches are an exception because of the volcano. Santorini does not have the best beaches in Cyclades but compensates with the magnificent scenery and night life. If you see Paros and Antiparos, you get a general idea of what the rest of Cyclades look like, although each island is undoubtedly unique. There are also differences regarding the night life. Some islands are quiet while others like Mykonos and Santorini have a lot of night life. In Paros, Naoussa has night life but less than Mykonos and Santorini.
Various Locations
The video starts with photos from Salamina which is very close to Piraeus. Chalcida is 70 km (43,5 mi) northwestern of Athens, in Euboea. It is also one of the most popular one day excursions for Athenians, since it is close to Athens. The rest of the photos are in Peloponnese. Olympia is 275 km (171 mi) southwestern of Athens. It is a major tourist attraction. Olympic games are called like that because in ancient times they were held in Olympia.
Patras is the third largest city, after Athens and Salonica. It is 100 km (62 mi) northern of Olympia and 210 km (130,5 mi) western of Athens. On the way back to Athens, 95 km (59 mi) from Patras and 120 km (74,5 mi) from Athens, we find Xylokastro. That is were the road for Ano Trikala Korinthias starts. The distance from Xylokastro to Ano Trikala is 25 km (15,5 mi). A ski resort is 10 km (6,2 mi) from Ano Trikala. These are in Mount Ziria with highest elevation 2.376 meters (7.795 ft) which is the 13th highest peak in Greece. Ziria ski resort is the closest to Athens and gets many visitors.
Video Photos: Nafplio and Peloponnese Attika and around
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