A new public building that dates back to the 4th century BC was discovered in the archaeological site of Eretria, in Greece’s Evia island. It is one of the very few palaestras that have been discovered, something that gives valuable information to the scientists about the ancient Greek’s physical education in the area. A sanctuary…
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The house of the Greek hero from Chios, Konstantinos Kanaris, is now a protected work of art as the Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism. The building is situated near the port of the city and now visitors of Eretria can observe where the great hero of the 1821 Revolution had lived until 1877.
“The Ancient Theatre of Eretria is a landmark of art, culture and history, with immense value, not only for Eretria but for all Evia and Central Greece. I should mention that the theater is being gradually restored; the work is not complete but some seats have been delivered, so far about 300,” Spanos explained. The…
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A group of archaeologists have ended a search lasting more than 100 years for a missing Greek temple, after working out that ancient directions to the site were wrong. They were looking for a legendary temple to the Goddess Artemis, one of the most widely-venerated deities of Ancient Greece, as described by the geographer Strabo,…
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Lichadonisia or Lichades is a beautiful island complex in Northeast Evia which resembles the exotic Seychelles. This truly paradisal place consists of seven islands and islets. The beach is sandy and the water is crystal clear. This is a hidden paradise on earth. A canteen close by offers great food with reasonable prices. For those…
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The islet is right off the coast of Eretria and it can be reached from there within minutes, while the Greek capital of Athens is no longer than a one-hour drive away. Its peculiar shape, which resembles a guitar, similar to the shape of Cyprus, along with its ideal location and the breathtaking natural beauty…
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