Greece is literally a vast archaeological site. As the country was already inhabited from prehistoric times, traces of human civilization can be found everywhere, in all corners of the land. The past penetrates forcefully into the present and the future, creating a precious, indelible ‘patchwork’. The major archaeological sites in Greece every year attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. People from all over the world come to see at close hand the origins of western civilization and to feel the power and vitality exuded by these sites.The rich heritage of the Greek history spanning back four and a half thousand years has sown the harsh grounds around the Aegean with stones and artifacts that blossom for centuries.

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Karthaia Kea
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Karthaia Kea
The most important finds of the excavations in Karthaia are exhibited now in the Archeological Museum in Ioulis
CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites Cultural Venues

Karthaia is the most important archeological site of the island. As it occurs by the finds, it should have been the most prominent from the four cities-states. The earliest finds in the area date back to the early Cycladic period

Address: Karthaia Kea
Lycosura
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Lycosura
Lycosura was a city of Arcadia said by Pausanias to be the oldest city in the world,
CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites

There is a small museum at the archaeological site housing small finds as well as part of the cult group, while the remains of the cult statues of Despoina and Demeter are displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

Address: Lycosura
Medieval Castle of Paphos
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Medieval Castle of Paphos
During its long history, the Pafos Castle was used, as well as for protection, as prison cells.
CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites

Pafos castle was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour.

Address: Pafos Castle
Municipal Art Gallery of Trikala
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Municipal Art Gallery of Trikala
CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites Museums

The Dorothea School was founded in 1875 with the donation of Dorotheos Scholarios, a distinguished clergyman and national benefactor. The building was listed as a historical preserve and is on the permanent list of the archaeological sites and…

Address: 39.556681, 21.762615
Petralona Cave Chalkidiki
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Petralona Cave Chalkidiki
One of the most important finds in the cave is Petralona's famous petrified skull.
CULTURAL TOURISM Archaeological Sites ECO TOURISM Caves

The Cave was spotted in 1959 by the inhabitant of the Petralona village Philippos Chatzaridis and it became internationally known when the fossilized skull of Petralona man was found by a group of six men

Address: Cave Petralonon Chalkidiki