Tag: TOURISM

Paros was renowned in antiquity for its exceptional white marble, prized for sculpture and architecture. Parian marble was used in many iconic artworks, playing a key role in the spread of Greek art throughout the Western world and shaping Art History.

📚📚On the occasion of the publication of his book "Always Alexandia", almost fifteen years after his novel "Days of Alexandria", which received critical acclaim upon publication, distinguished writer Dimitris Stefanakis spoke to Reading Greece about this masterly literary portrait of Alexandria, the way micro-stories of his heroes meet the History of the city, and how literature may constitute a way to reach a longed-for destination.

Εκδόσεις Μεταίχμιο - Ekdoseis Metaixmio

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The Battle fo Crete began 84 years ago, on 20 May 1941, and went on for 10 days of agony and bloodshed. The Allied forces of the British Commonwealth fought along the Greek Army and Cretan civilians in a heroic effort to fend off the nazi invasion.