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Damianos Cave | Zakynthos | The Myth of the Dragon and the Twelve Wells

Damianos Cave in Agalas of Zakynthos Island is famous for its two visible entrances and the myth of Andronios Dragon and the Twelve Wells.

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Acropolis at Lindos | Rhodes | A Natural Citadel of Knights and the Guns of Navarone

The Acropolis at Lindos which rises above the modern town, is a natural citadel, fortified between 800 BC and 200 BC.

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Parnassos Mountain | The Sacred Home of the Muses and the Mystical Parnassism

Parnassos mountain lies above Delphi and hosts the famous Arachova ski resort, offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

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The Acropolis of Athens | A Global Symbol of Democracy's Principles

The Acropolis of Athens is the symbol of democracy built in 447 BC by architects Ictinus & Kallikrates, with sculptures of famous Pheidias.

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Samaria Gorge | Chania Crete | The Iron Gates to a World UNESCO Biosphere

The Samaria Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 – a major tourist attraction of the island – and a World's Biosphere Reserve.

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Akrotiri Lighthouse | Santorini | A French Style Nautical Monument

The lighthouse of Akrotiri is one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece. Dated from 1892, it is standing in the south peninsula of the island.

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Kastoria Lake | 10 Million Years Old Bird Breeding and Wintering Refuge

Kastoria (Orestiada) Lake is a 10 million years old lake of Macedonia, covering an area of 30 sq. kilometers at an altitude of 650 metres.

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Esodia Theotokos Church | Chios | The Scarved Monument of Snakes Island

The second largest church in the village of Pyrgi, of a unique exterior decoration with the traditional scarf technique.