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Kareena Kapoor celebrated her husband Saif Ali Khan's 54th birthday by sharing a throwback photo from 2007 at the Parthenon in Athens. In 2024, the couple revisited the same spot.
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel showcasing the pinnacle of Greek architecture, with the iconic Parthenon dedicated to the goddess Athena. It has stood as a symbol of Greek cultural achievement and democracy for centuries.
Once considered the centre of the world in ancient Greek mythology, Delphi was home to the Oracle of Delphi, where priestesses delivered cryptic prophecies.
The Palace of Knossos, located on the island of Crete, is Greece's largest Bronze Age archaeological site and is considered Europe’s oldest city. This Minoan palace complex is steeped in mythology.
Meteora is a unique UNESCO World Heritage site where ancient monasteries perch precariously over towering rock formations. These monasteries were built by monks seeking solitude and spiritual enlightenment.
Ancient Olympia was the birthplace of the Olympic Games, a major religious centre dedicated to Zeus. The ruins here include the original stadium, temples, and altars.
Epidaurus is renowned for its ancient theatre, one of the best-preserved and acoustically perfect theatres of the ancient world. The site was also a healing centre dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine.
Mycenae, a major centre of Greek civilization during the second millennium BC, was the seat of King Agamemnon, the leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War. The site is known for its monumental architecture.
The Byzantine Walls of Thessaloniki were constructed during the 4th and 5th centuries to protect the city from invasions. These well-preserved fortifications offer panoramic views of Thessaloniki.
The Temple of Hephaestus is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in Athens. It was built in the 5th century BC and was dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking. I
The medieval Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage site that reflects the island’s long history, from ancient Greek to Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The town is famous for the Palace of the Grand Master.