Top 10 Places to Visit in Greece for Greek Mythology Lovers

Top 10 Places to Visit in Greece for Greek Mythology Lovers

In this article, we are going to read about the top 10 places to visit in Greece for Greek Mythology lovers.

Ithaca

Ithaca

No story is more epic than 10 year-long journeys for the homecoming of Odysseus after the Trojan War because Poseidon was a great rival.

Santorini

Santorini

Santorini Island or Thera is a volcanic island present in the Cyclades. It is breathtakingly beautiful for the sunsets, the black beaches, and the great caldera.

Acheron River

Acheron River

According to Greek mythology Archeron river, in Epirus separates the land of living from the kingdom of the dead.

The Minotaur and Knossos

The Minotaur and Knossos

This is the place where the genius inventor Daedalus made the Labyrinth, where Minotaur was kept.

Athens

Athens

Athena gave her name to Athens after competing with Poseidon to become the benefactor of the city. The honor would be of the one whose contribution is more priceless.

Sounion

Sounion

Even though Athena won the battle with Poseidon and became the protector of Athens, Poseidon was compensated with a magnificent temple built.

Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is the home of 12 gods and goddesses according to Greek Mythology. It is the perfect place to enjoy and be in awe of the grandeur of ancient Greek.

Nemea

Nemea

This is one of the most important sites in the mythology about the powerful demigod, Hercules. He traveled to Nemea to overpower the Nemean lion.

Mount Ida

Mount Ida

Mount Ida is also known as Psiloretis is a mountain in Crete where according to the myth Rhea, the mother of Zeus hid him from Cronos..

Delos Island

Delos Island

The king of gods often cheated on his wife Hera with several mortals, nymphs, and goddesses. Leto, one of those victims of Zeus’ treachery.