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Learn about the roots of Western civilization and build a nice tan on a Mediterranean island in this ancient southeastern European nation.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Santorini’s capital is a picturesque tourist stop-off. It also provides magnificent views of the coast.

Santorini’s capital is a picturesque tourist stop-off. It also provides magnificent views of the coast.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki. 

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki. 

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.