Greece Central, Military, Museum + Religious pictures

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Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

From the top of this Byzantine-style tower you can experience superb views of Rhodes Port and the historic landmarks of Rhodes City’s Old Town.

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Situated by the water’s edge in Chania’s Venetian Port is a 17th-century multi-domed mosque that now serves as a venue for art exhibitions.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone.