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the top wonders
of Greece

Acropolis

This world-renowned complex of ancient Greek temples crowns a huge outcropping in Athens. The Parthenon is the star. Acropolis to learn more.

Delphi

It was internationally famous in its heyday. Royalty and the rich came from afar. They paid to hear the oracle's predictions. Delphi to learn more.

Santorini

This is the favorite Greek Island of most travelers. The setting is breathtaking, the vacation scene energetic. Santorini to learn more.

Epidaurus

The well-preserved amphitheatre of this 4th century BC site is astonishingly large and its acoustics are near perfect. Epidaurus to learn more.

National Archaeological Museum

Greece's finest museum is home to outstanding ancient artworks including the Statue of Poseidon and the Mask of Agamemnon. National Archaeological Museum to learn more.

Mykonos

Youth mingle at beaches and bars for sunning and partying. The merrymaking switches to clubs and lasts until dawn and beyond. Mykonos to learn more.

Corfu

This Greek Island in northwest Greece has an Italian tone. The climate is enviable and the seascapes and landscapes are beautiful. Corfu to learn more.

Rhodes Old Town

A Crusader palace plus cobble-stone streets adorns the town. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the original 7 Wonders, once stood here. Rhodes Old Town to learn more.

Knossos Palace

This is the palace of the Minoan Civilization. It has been restored (some critics complain that it was imaginatively recreated). Knossos Palace to learn more.

Dionysys Theatre & Atticus Odeon

These historic amphitheatres in Athens presented masterworks of Greek playwrights, including Euripides and Sophocles. Dionysus Theatre to learn more.

Greece's other
Hillman medal winners

Greece has 11 other Hillman wonders. For the complete 21 list, see my left-column menu. Also view the Greece wonder map for locations

External links

The website of the government's Greek National Tourism Organization has info on sightseeing, accommodations, and more. Its archaeological page lists significant sites.

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