Greece is a country blessed with an abundance of ancient historical sites. Here is a very short list of some of the more famous locations.
The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is probably the most famous ancient site in Greece. Sitting atop a rocky hill in Athens, it is home to a collection of temples and buildings. The Parthenon, a temple of the goddess Athena, is the most prominent and well known of the structures on the Acropolis. This temple sits at the apex of the hill and can be seen from miles away.
Corinth
In ancient Greece, Corinth was the largest city and its wealthiest port. It was also known as a center of debauchery, with numerous prostitutes frequenting its temples. The city had its own acropolis with a temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.
Delphi
The ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the center of the world. It was a renowned oracle and dedicated to the sun god Apollo. A high priestess called the Pythia delivered prophecies from the god.
Vergina Museum
This museum contains the intact tombs of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and Alexander IV of Macdeon, Alexander the Great’s son. The museum was opened in 1993 and is primarily designed to protect these tombs.
Knossos
Knossos, on the island of Crete, was the center of the ancient Minoan culture. The Minoans got their name from a mythical king, Minos. Among the ruins on the island is a palace. According to myth, the Minotaur, a man-bull monster, lived in the winding caves beneath the palace.
Olympia
Olympia was the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. The Olympics were held every four years from 776 B.C. through the 4th century A.D. The Olympics began in honor of the god Zeus and a large temple dedicated to him was built on the site.
