History & Culture in Greece

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’s immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

This Ottoman-era church is hidden amid a busy tourist area.

This church combines Christian, Byzantine, and ancient Greek architectural elements.

These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.

This building served as the first customs house in modern Greece.

This church is dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers.

This building was once the most magnificent mansion in Nafplio.

Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.