Flying around the southern coast of Syros island, Greece
Paestum (Italy) has three ancient Greek temples which are in a very good state of preservation
Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia. After its foundation by Greek colonists under the name of Poseidonia it was eventually conquered by the Lucanians and later the Romans. The Lucanians renamed it to Paistos and the Romans gave the city its current name.The ruins of Paestum are notable for their three ancient Greek temples which are in a very good state of preservation. Today the remains of the city are found in the modern frazione of the same name, which is part of the comune of Capaccio in the Province of Salerno, Campania, Italy. According to Strabo the city was founded as Poseidonia by Greek colonists from Sybaris, which was an Achaean colony itself. The colonists had built fortifications close to the sea, but then decided to found the city further inland at a higher elevation. The fortifications might have been built to the south of Poseidonia on the promontory where Agropoli is now. According to the historical tradition the sanctuary to Poseidon was located there, after which the city would have been named. The date of Poseidonia's founding is not given by ancient sources, but the archaeological evidence gives a date of approximately 600 BC. Alternatively, the Sybarites may in fact have been Troezenians. Aristotle wrote that a group of Troezenians was expelled from Sybaris by the Achaeans after their joint founding of that city. Gaius Julius Solinus calls Paestum a Dorian colony and Strabo mentions that Troezen was once called Poseidonia.As a consequence it has been argued that Paestum was founded by the Troezenians referred to by Aristotle. Another hypothesis is that the Sybarites were aided by Dorians in their founding of Poseidonia.
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The 20 Best Greece Hotels - Where To Stay in Greece 2019
1. AD Athens Luxury Rooms & Suites
Address: Athanasiou Diakou 4 Makrygianni, Athens, 11742, Greece
2. Kubic Athens Smart Hotel
Address: 26 Agiou Konstantinou, Athens, 10437, Greece
3. Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
Address: Koroneou 26 & Agiou Titou, Heraklio Town, 71202, Greece
4. Hotel Lozenge
Address: 6 Valaoritou Kolonaki, Athens, 10671, Greece
5. Colors Urban Hotel
Address: Tsimiski 13, Thessaloniki, 54624, Greece
6. Blue Bottle Boutique Hotel
Address: Episkopou Amvrosiou 16 & Sygrou, Thessaloniki, 54630, Greece
7. Electra Metropolis
Address: Mitropoleos 15, Athens, 10557, Greece
8. Coco-Mat Hotel Athens
Address: 36 Patriarchou Ioakim, Athens, 10675, Greece
9. InnAthens
Address: Georgiou Sourri 3 & Filellinon, Syntagma, Athens, 10557, Greece
10. Piraeus Port Hotel
Address: Evaggelistrias 12, Piraeus, 18531, Greece
11. Nidimos Hotel
Address: Dimou Fragkou 10, Delfoi, 33054, Greece
12. 360 Degrees
Address: Monastiraki Square, Athens, 10555, Greece
13. Antonia Hotel
Address: Fira, Fira, 84700, Greece
14. Grand Forest Metsovo
Address: Egnatia Motorway - Intersection 7A to Anilio, Metsovo, 44200, Greece
15. Royal Sun
Address: G. Paizi 36, Chania Town, 73133, Greece
16. Maison Hotel
Address: 1st Km Chalkidona-Partheniou, Halkidona, 57007, Greece
17. Agnantio Hotel & Spa
Address: Sidirokastro, Sidhirokastron, 62300, Greece
18. Royal Hotel Thessaloniki
Address: 17th klm Thessalonikis - Peraias, Airport, Perea, 57500, Greece
19. Poseidon Hotel Suites
Address: Vida, Mykonos City, 84600, Greece
20. Coco-Mat Hotel Nafsika
Address: Pellis 6, Kifisia, Kifissia, Athens, 14561, Greece
Vulcano: Hot mud bath, and Gelso, punta Aria. (#09)
After Stromboli, we sail along other Eolian islands (eg.: Lipari) and stop in Vulcano, Ponante, to have a go at the hot mud baths.
We explore the anchorage southeast of Gelso (Punta Aria) to prepare the crossing to Messina strait. In calm conditions Punta Aria is a great place to stay: lush green vegetation, black sand, no construction except one agro-tourism restaurant farm . Mind the posidonia when dropping anchor...
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Places to see in ( Paestum - Italy )
Places to see in ( Paestum - Italy )
Paestum is a truly enchanting and atmospheric place, and a 'must' on any classical tour of Italy. Just south of the Sorrento peninsula and Amalfi Coast, and a mile inland, this is a haunting archaeological site where three Greek temples stand in the middle of the countryside. Paestum is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The town of Poseidonia - later called Paestum - was built by Greek colonists from Sybaris, an earlier Greek city in southern Italy, in around 600BC. It grew and prospered and now has among the most extensive remains of Magna Graecia (Magna Grecia in Italian). In 410BC the town was conquered by the Lucanians, a native Italian people, then in 273BC the Romans took over, changed the name to Paestum and began their own building programme. As the Roman Empire collapsed, Paestum crumbled. Malaria and Saracen raids led to the near-abandonment of the town and the development of Capaccio, a safer hillside settlement.
Paestum itself was pretty much forgotten. An information board outside the old church gives a poignant image of the locale as an abandoned wilderness frequented by brigands. Things changed with the eighteenth-century rediscovery of the temples by road-builders coupled with a revival of interest in antiquities and the visits of Grand Tourists and indefatigable travellers like Shelley and Goethe. The classical name Paestum was revived (though Capaccio is still the local authority). Nowadays most of the vanished city of Poseidonia-Paestum is hidden under agricultural land. The ancient city walls, constructed with massive stone blocks, encircle a large area of countryside, much of it unexcavated. Right in the middle is the archaeological zone open to the public, and a few later buildings housing small tourist businesses.
The archaeological site at Paestum covers a large area and takes as much as two hours to explore thoroughly. A street runs along the railings outside the site and here, in the middle of surprisingly rural surroundings, you'll find a busy little row of souvenir shops and several bars with outside tables serving drinks, rolls, ice creams and snacks. For more filling evening meals, you can walk further along the road to find a pizzeria and - on Via Tavernelle - a couple of restaurants including the Granaio dei Casabella hotel/restaurant where we ate and slept.
You can buy separate tickets for the archaeological site and the museum but if you're visiting both it is cheaper to purchase a combined ticket (€6.50). There are various categories of discount, as at all Italian state-run monuments, including free entry for over-65s from the EU and other countries with reciprocal arrangements. The outdoors attraction is open daily; the museum is closed on the first and third Mondays of each month.
The archaeological area at Paestum covers the heart of the ancient city. The most dramatic sights, which led to the site's rediscovery, are the three Doric temples. Roofless, but still standing, these are among the greatest archaeological monuments in Italy. The smallest of the three, standing on a small rise, was dedicated to Athena, though it's also known as the Temple of Ceres. This temple later became a Christian church. The oldest of the buildings, the Temple of Hera, is at the further end of the site and not far away is the most imposing and well-preserved, the Temple of Neptune (or Poseidon). One of the finest surviving examples of a Greek temple, this is a huge and dramatic building, surrounded by steps and a colonnade of majestic dimensions. The ruin has no roof, but the pediments and ornamentation give a good idea of how the building would have looked.
Paestum is on a railway line connecting Salerno with Sapri to the south. If you are coming from the Amalfi Coast, take a boat or bus to Salerno before catching the train. From Naples and northern parts of Italy, change in Salerno. The journey from Salerno takes just over half an hour. There are signs announcing 'Paestum' along the platforms, but it's not a bad idea to check the order of stations and count the number of stops to make sure you know when you've arrived. There is no ticket office at Paestum station, so you should either buy your return train ticket in advance, or visit a useful shop by the archaeological site which sells rail tickets. Trains are not very frequent, so plan your journey in advance.
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Niezwykly Swiat - Grecja - Most Rio Antirio
Most Rio-Antirio to najdłuższy most wantowy na świecie (2883 m). Most zbudowano nad Cieśniną Riońską, pomiędzy Zatoką Patraską po stronie zachodniej, a Zatoką Koryncką po stronie wschodniej. Oddany do użytku 7 sierpnia 2004 (tuż przed inauguracją XXVIII Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich w Atenach). Konstrukcję zaprojektowano, jako odporną na wstrząsy tektoniczne o sile co najmniej 7 stopni w skali Richtera.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens : a luxury escape in Athens
Set in the Athenian Riviera, the 5-star Four Seasons Astir Palace features 8 restaurants and bars, a spa center with 10 treatment rooms, a fitness center and a private beach area. Surrounded by pine trees, the hotel consists of 2 different buildings and also includes 5 tennis courts in its premises.
Elegantly decorated in soft tones, the air-conditioned rooms and suites at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens are fitted with modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. They all offer views over the pine trees or the sea, while some come with private pool.
Guests can start their day with an American buffet breakfast served in the dining area. For lunch or dinner, guests can choose among Greek seafood, Italian cuisine or Latin American grill accompanied by fine wine and served at the on-site restaurants. Some of the world’s finest cigars, rare cognacs and whiskeys can also be enjoyed at the cigar lounge.
The on-site spa center includes an indoor lap pool, hammam, vitality pool and chill showers and also offers a variety of massages and other treatments. Yoga classes are available at the fitness area, while water sport activities such as wind surfing, sea kayak and snorkeling can be enjoyed at the private beach area.
The center of Athens lies within a 30-minute drive of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, while Glyfada Marina is 5.6 mi away. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 15 mi from the hotel. Free WiFi access and free, on-site parking are provided.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Athens! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Santorini August 2017
Staying at Kasimatis Suites, Imerovigli, Santorini in August 2017. We visited most of the Island including Oia, Fira and Kamari.
We loved eating at the Posidonia Greek Taverna, Imerovigli - The staff are the most pleasant and welcoming and the food is so fresh and cooked to perfection.
The views from the room over the Caldera were amazing with the best views of the sunset anywhere on the Island.
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Makri - A small beach in northern Greece
This is a small natural beach near the village of Makri. Pictures are taken at the beginning of May 2017.
Luxury x Models | Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens
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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens / Fashion Shoot, Proof of Concept
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A few weeks back we were keeping ourselves busy at the stunning Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens. In between checking out the venue for potential events, interviewing the GM, filming some of the amazingly dedicated staff etc... we were also shooting a proof of concept film with the help of a couple of brilliant models. Tough work... but we like to take one for the team when it comes to the_Lab report. The idea was to showcase just what a unique and fitting backdrop the Astir Palce provides for a fashion shoot for one of our favourite clients, and what an epic venue it would be for an incentive or conference/launch. We think it ticks both those boxes pretty nicely.
The resort itself has just had a multi-multi-multi-million Euro makeover! It took what was already a much loved iconic hotel, and added the Four Seasons Magic with the almost superhuman attention to detail that their guests have come to expect.
We spent a day there shooting with the wonderful Bernie ( and Maria ( as our models, the amazing Athena ( on hair and makeup and the stunning Asitr Palace as our backdrop. It really was a great day summed up perfectly by the girls themselves... It was one of the most fun shoots we have ever done... ever! The feeling is mutual girls!
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