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The Greek monasteries - Its Really Wonderful

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The Greek monasteries - Its Really Wonderful The Greek monasteries are closely tied with the Greek nature and history. Nested on cliffs, cliffs, a windswept slopes above the sea, but also in green fields and old olive groves, these monasteries are witnesses of human distress to approach the Divine through the silence, the simplicity, harmony. Vested in religious beliefs, in miracles, built with the taste of folk craftsmen, illustrated by the worthy hands hagiographers, the Greek monasteries played an important role in various moments of Greek history, protecting and maintaining in several cases the Greek language, art and tradition of generation to generation of monks. Even today, in many monasteries transplanted arts as hagiography, protection and preservation of ancient manuscripts, wine, organic farming, traditional cheese etc. There are six massive  monasteries  in Greece. These locations are wonderfully dramatic and treacherous, but the Greek Orthodox Church one-

The Greek Museums- The amazing journey to the past of Greece

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The Greek Museums- The amazing journey to the past of Greece The Greek culture is one of the most emblematic in the world. The occupation of Greece from the long history, the miracle of the classical Greek civilization, the Byzantine glory, and the recent history of the country excite the imagination. Greece is in fact a vast exhibition space, into which engage the centuries, influences and everyday life. Anyone who has the opportunity to be found on a small Greek island, it will certainly notice the continuity of culture, since even the everyday utensils are identical to those it encounters in the museum showcases. Greece has more than 100 museums. This figure is indicative of the archaeological wealth of the country. Apart from the large national museums, including the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, the visitor has the opportunity to enjoy the ancient Greek treasures in almost every corner of Greece. The mu

Temple of Apollo- The Land of Great Civilization

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Temple of Apollo- The Land of Great  Civilization Religious tourism is not a new concept, recently invented. It is the oldest and most prevalent form of movement in the history of mankind, as members of all societies seek to communicate with the divine. As a consequence, the religious journey reduces the payments to the pilgrimage activity of earlier times. Since ancient times yet, the journey of a religious character was strong motivation that led Greeks and foreigners directed at religious centers throughout Greece. Historically the Greeks used to express their religious feelings, their deep faith and devotion to God, a key feature of Orthodoxy for 2000 years. The "Parthenon" of the Peloponnese! In the center of the Peloponnese , in the ancient Bassae Figaleias, at 1130 meters above sea level stands proudly and evergreen temple of Epicurean Apollo. Inspirer and manufacturer of the temple is considered the Kite, great architect of antiquity, along with Kallikratis des

SPAIN -Place for Unlimited Fun

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SPAIN -Place for Unlimited Fun Spain is one of the worlds finest tourist destination where travelers can enjoy with their family and friends. Places that speak them are the places and views that are most worth visiting when on holiday in Spain. Its continental territory bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with the British territory of Gibraltar; on the north by France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay; and northwest and west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain although only used for state ceremonies. The palace is partially open to the public except when used on official business. King Juan Carlos and the royal family do not live in the palace, but in the more modest Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of Madrid. The Royal Palace is one of the tourist destinations in Spain, built between 1738 and 1755, and King Charles III lived in this palace in 1

SAHARA –THE DESERT DESTINATION

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SAHARA –THE DESERT DESTINATION Sahara was formed about 2.5 million years ago , is the world's second largest desert , after Antarctica , the world's largest sandy desert. It is located in northern Africa, weather conditions are very bad , it is one of the places on Earth most unsuitable for biological survival. Its total area is about big enough for the entire United States. " Sahara " is the Arabic transliteration from local nomadic Tuareg language , intent is " desert ." The world where the sun most of the world's largest and most harsh natural conditions in the desert . Sahara is the largest desert in the world , occupies almost all of northern Africa . Something about the long 4,800 km ( 3,000 miles ) from north to south at 1,300. To 1,900 kilometers ( 800 to 1,200 miles ), with a total area of about 9,065,000 square kilometers. Sahara west by the Atlantic Ocean , north of the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea , the Red Sea to the east