Ancient Sites

The temples, theatres and citadels of the ancient world

The Temple of Apollo at Delphi

The Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Greece is the densest concentration of ancient sites on earth: the Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delos, Knossos. Eighteen Greek sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The rule: go at the 8am opening, bring water and a hat, and let the stones speak before the crowds arrive.

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