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Greece may be the home of Zeus and his fellow Olympians, but at first glance its bustling, traffic-ridden capital, Athens, is anything but divine. Yet here, as all over Greece, are reminders of the countrys glory from Athens Parthenon and Delphis Temple of Apollo, to the ruins on Crete of the Minóan city of Knossós, a civilisation reaching even further back into history.

Scattered throughout the calm blue waters of the Aegean are the islands, each with its own special story. Visit Zakynthos in the spring to see why it is the island of flowers, or the volcanic Santorini, where the blackness of the sand accentuates the brilliant whiteness of the villages. The serenity of islands like Skópelos contrasts with the hedonistic party islands such as Myknos and Páros where the worship of Dionysus the god of revelry continues to the beat of garage and house music.

It is easy to forget that from this fertile land of mythology, olive groves and retsina, sprang political, philosophical and artistic ideas that shaped the whole course of western civilisation. Greece today offers the traveller the comforts of modern Europe in close proximity to the stark beauty of the ancient world.
  • Palace of Knossos
    The Palace of Knossos is the oldest settlement yet found which belonged to the Minoan civilisation and was excavated in the early 20th century. It is the place where the fabled minotaur of Ancient Greek myth is said to have lived, in a labyrinth in the gardens of King Minos, and one of the must-see ancient sites in Greece.
  • Dimitris Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art
    The Dimitris Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art houses over a thousand paintings, sculptures, engravings and ceramics and includes works by artists from Greece and Cyprus. It is open to the public every day and hosts many cultural activities.
  • Kosovo Museum
    Once the headquarters for the Yugoslav National Army, this Austro-Hungarian-inspired structure was bought by the Kosovo Museum in 1963. It has an extensive collection of archaeological and ethnological artefacts, although some of them were moved to Belgrade in 1998 to prevent any damages during the war and the museum is still waiting for their return.
  • Kosova Art Gallery
    Founded in 1979 in Pristina, the Kosova Art Gallery regularly organises collective and individual exhibitions of both local talent and international artists. The gallery is also the venue for art workshops, lectures and promotional events aimed at raising the profile of new trends in contempory art.
  • Kino ABC
    The 248-seat Kino ABC is currently the only cinema regularly screening films in Pristina. There are four daily shows, which range from American and European productions to documentaries and short films. The complex also hosts book launches, seminars and other cultural activities.
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