Largest of all the Greek islands, which is the bridge between Asia, Africa & Europe continents. Crete is almost a country in its own right and Cretans regard themselves as a race apart. A big part of what makes Ctere so special is the proud people, amongst the most hospitable in Greece, with a long tradition of welcoming strangers. The island is ruggedly beautiful, with fertile coastal plains and resort towns overshadowed by towering mountains, still snow-capped in early spring...
Athens guide - the Athenian museums, archaeological sites, galleries, the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka. Information about exhibits, locations, opening times and tickets.
By admin. Filed in greece | Editorial Reviews Table of Contents: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Land, People, Mountains-Plateaux, Ravines, Plains, Rivers and Lakes, Coastline, Communications, Climate, Cultivation and Production, Geological Past, Flora, Fauna.CRETAN MYTHS,Gods and Heroes, Birth of Zeus, Zeus and Europa, Kingdom of Minos, Talos, Art during the Minoan Period, Pasiphae and the Minotaur, Ariadne and Theseus, Daidalos and Ikaros. HISTORICAL REVIEW. ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS - HISTORY: Neolithic Period (6000-2600 B.C.), Pre-Palace Period (2600-2000 B.C.), Old Palace Period (1900-1700 B.C.), New Palace Period (1700-1450 B.C.), Post-Palace Period (1450-110 B.C.), Proto-Geometric Period (1100-900 B.C.), Geometric and Orientalizing Periods (900-650 B.C.), Archaic Period (650-500 B.C.), ...
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By admin. Filed in greece | Editorial Reviews Folded road & tourist map of Crete at a scale of 1: 200,000. (1 inch to 3 miles) Places of interest, national parks, ancient sites, mountain trails and beaches are highlighted. Shaded-relief coloring clearly depicts topography. Insets include Hania, Rethimno, Iraklio, Agios Nikolaos. Ierapetra and Sitia Legend in English, German and French. About the Author Munich based Nelles Verlag was founded 1982 by German mapmaker Guenter Nelles. His first maps were of dream locations such as Bali and Thailand. Today Nelles offers a wide range of folded maps for world regions and countries ...
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By aidentelfer Posted Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009 | Viewed: 3 Posted In Category: Travel and Leisure » Travel and Leisure Articles Home | Travel and Leisure RSS Feed | Email to Friend | Report Article Crete is a large island and you are unlikely to be able to take in all of its wonderful offerings in one visit. Here are some of the more beautiful bays and coves across the island. This tourist attraction is a good way of adding mysterious and adventurous side to your holiday in Crete. The cave has many legend and stories related to it by Greek mythology and ...
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Sightseeing in Crete by Tom Scott The beautiful and historic Greek island of Crete is a great place to visit to learn about Greek culture and history. However, there is something for all types of tourists on Crete. Some may prefer the more populous tourist attractions, luxurious accommodations and beaches, while some may prefer the more authentic feel of the ancient Minoan ruins. Heraklion is the largest city in Crete. Home to approximately 140,000 people, this is also the site of the ruins of Knossos. These ruins date to the Bronze Age. If you're a history buff, you won't want to miss this well ...
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The subject of this post surfaced during my most recent visit to Crete at the end of last month. As a Greek-American of Cretan heritage, who has been actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with my roots, I found the standing and role of women in Greek culture and society, both in their religious and secular senses, to be a very meaningful topic; one that deserves serious attention. And I would even go so far as to suggest that it is time to rediscover what has been called the "Lost Feminine" in so-called modern civilization by looking deeply into the ancient, and uniquely ...
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