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Porto Lago / Lakki: a 1930’s model town in the Aegean

On the island of Leros in the Dodecanese archipelago of the Aegean Sea you can find a strange town that looks like an old movie set. This is the town of Lakki, or Porto Lago as it was originally called when it was built in the 1930s, during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese. Some of its buildings have been declared monuments by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

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Lycabettus Theater opens up again

The Lycabettus Theater is an open-air theater built on the site of a former limestone quarry on Mount Lycabettus in Athens. The hill is the highest in the center of Athens with a height of 285 meters, and offers a panoramic view of the city. After 15 years of “silence”, the theater reopens its gates on September 15, 2023, fully renovated.

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Crete’s Minoan Palaces Join UNESCO’s World Heritage List! 🌍✨🏛

In a proud moment for Greece, six Minoan palaces—Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia—have gained official recognition by UNESCO for their outstanding cultural value.

📍These sites highlight the brilliance of the Minoan civilization, known for its monumental architecture, early urban development, and pioneering writing systems (Cretan Hieroglyphic & Linear A).

This honor boosts Crete’s global cultural position, promising increased protection, international visibility, and sustainable tourism.

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❓Which Minoan site is at the top of your travel bucket list?

Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete; Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού; Υπουργείο Κλιματικής Κρίσης και Πολιτικής Προστασίας ; Permanent Mission of Greece to Unesco
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🇬🇷 🏆The Greek National Women's Polo Team are world champions!
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Explore Ramnous, the best-preserved ancient Attic deme. Walk among temples, fortified walls, ancient ruins, and relax on secluded beaches. History and nature in one place!