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Chios is the capital of the province and has about 25,000 inhabitants. The city is a bustling port and commercial center. In the center of town stands the Byzantine museum with a variety of historical artifacts from the island's past. Modern Chios has been built on the site of the ancient city from which there exist a few survived findings – in particular the walls and the theater. The Castle is quite impressive. Originally built by the Byzantines as a fortress, it was significantly extended by the Genovese in the 14th century.
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Chios is the capital of the province and has about 25,000 inhabitants. The city is a bustling port and commercial center. In the center of town stands the Byzantine museum with a variety of historical artifacts from the island's past. Modern Chios has been built on the site of the ancient city from which there exist a few survived findings -- in particular the walls and the theater. The Castle is quite impressive. Originally built by the Byzantines as a fortress, it was significantly extended by the Genovese in the 14th century.
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Located 300 metres from the port and 1 km from the nearest beach, Amalia Hostel offers rooms in Chios. The property offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Restaurants and cafeterias are 50 metres away.
All rooms are simply decorated with wooden furnishings and include heating, a TV and fridge. The bathroom and shower are shared between the guests.
Amalia Hostel is 200 metres from the Archaeological Museum and Byzantine Museum.
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SUBSCRIBE: - Let's visit the historic Castle of Chios which is a medieval citadel in Chios town on the Greek island of Chios (ΧΙΟΣ). The castle is situated adjacent to the main port of Chios and its east side borders with the sea. It consists of an inhabited area surrounded by a large stone wall structure with various fortifications purposed to defend the enclosed population and properties against naval attack and siege.
The castle was constructed in the medieval period with its first construction phase having started in the 10th century by the Byzantines. The structures surviving to this day are part of later construction and expansion dated to the time when the Genoese, who maintained commercial concerns, ruled the island during the 14th to the 16th century.
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ΣΤΟ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΙ ΜΑΓΕΜΕΝΕΣ
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Ναός Παναγίας Κρήνας - Panagia Krina church
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Ο ναός της Παναγίας Κρήνας, στους Βαβύλους, κατασκευάστηκε στα τέλη του 12ου αιώνα. Κτήτορες του αρχικού ναού ήταν ο Ευστάθιος Κοδράτος και η σύζυγός του Ειρήνη Δούκαινα Πεπαγωμένη που ανήκαν στον κύκλο της αυλής της Κωνσταντινούπολης και διακόσμησαν τον ναό με τοιχογραφίες.
Διασώζεται ακόμα εντός του ναού τοιχογραφικός διάκοσμος άλλων πέντε διαφορετικών εποχών (αρχές 14ου αι., 15ου αι., 16ου αι.,18ου αι., και 19ου αι.). Με τον καταστροφικό σεισμό του 1881 κατέρρευσε το ημισφαιρικό τμήμα του τρούλου του κυρίως ναού καθώς και ο τρουλίσκος του νάρθηκα, οι οποίοι ανακατασκευάσθηκαν στην συνέχεια. Ο ναός της Παναγίας Κρήνας ανήκει στον αρχιτεκτονικό τύπο των νησιώτικων οκταγωνικών ναών και μιμείται σε περιορισμένο μέγεθος το καθολικό της Νέας Μονής. Αποτελείται από τον κυρίως ναό, εσωνάρθηκα και τον ερειπωμένο σήμερα εξωνάρθηκα. Ο κυρίως ναός και ο εσωνάρθηκας είναι σύγχρονοι και κατασκευάστηκαν στα τέλη του 12ου αι., ενώ ο εξωνάρθηκας προστέθηκε πολύ αργότερα κατά τον 18ο αι. Στο μεγαλύτερο μέρος του, το εσωτερικό καλύπτεται από τοιχογραφίες του 12ου αι. Κατά το 1968 στερεώθηκε και επισκευάστηκε η στέγη, ενώ το 1983 έγιναν στερεωτικές εργασίες στον δυτικό τοίχο του εξωνάρθηκα και επί μέρους εργασίες στην στέγη του ναού. Τα έτη 1988 και 1995 πραγματοποιήθηκαν διερευνητικές τομές στα θεμέλια του ανατολικού τμήματος του ναού. Από το 1981 έως το 1984 αποτοιχίσθηκαν οι μεταγενέστερες φάσεις τοιχογραφιών που κάλυπταν όλο το εσωτερικό και αποκαλύφθηκε η αρχική φάση του 12ου αι. Αποτοιχισμένες τοιχογραφίες δώδεκα προφητών που ανήκουν στην δεύτερη φάση διακόσμησης βυζαντινής εποχής του ναού (14ου αι.) εκτίθενται στο Βυζαντινό Μουσείο Χίου (Μετζητιέ Τζαμί). Ακόμη, στο Βυζαντινό Μουσείο Χίου εκτίθενται αποτοιχισμένες τοιχογραφίες, οι οποίες προέρχονται από την τοιχογράφηση του ναού που έγινε το έτος 1734 από το ζωγράφο Μιχαήλ Χωματζά.
The church of Panagia Krina, at Vavili village, was built around the end of the 12th century. The church was built by Efstathios Kodratos and his wife Eirini Doukaina Pepagomeni who were members of the court in Constantinople. The church has been well maintained; its architecture is that of the “island” octagonal type and resembles the main church (katholicon) of Nea Moni to a small degree. It is comprised of the dome, the esonarthex and the exonarthex. The catastrophic earthquake of 1881 destroyed the hemispherical portion of the dome in addition to the smaller dome of the narthex, which was reconstructed shortly thereafter. The majority of the interior walls are covered with paintings, the first of which is dated to the 13th century. Six different periods of wall painting and decoration are exhibited on at least two layers, thus depicting how Chian art progressed over time. The first illustration (dated around the 13th century) is directly across the entrance of the church, on the narthex and stretches into the main portion of the church where the more recent layer dating to the Turkish Occupation is apparent. Also located on the narthex, is another example from the Byzantine period, yet of a completely different style. This illustration depicts various portrayals that are not clearly visible. The wall paintings that were detached from the second layer depict 12 prophets, dated to the end of the 14th century in addition to two marble blocks derived from the original iconostasis of the church are all displayed in the Ioustiniani Palace in the Castle of Chios. Portions of the murals painted by Michael Chomatzas in 1734 are also on display in the Byzantine Museum of Chios (Medjitie Cami).
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View of the village Kampos Doxarou, Church Ayios Nektarios,Church Ayios Demetrios and Holy Monastery of Timios Stavros
Νέα Μονή - Nea Moni
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Η Νέα Μονή χτίστηκε τον 11ο αιώνα και αφιερώθηκε στην Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου. Καλύπτει μια έκταση 17000 τετραγωνικών μέτρων περίπου και βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του νησιού. Το Μοναστήρι κατατάσσεται στα μνημεία που είναι υπό την προστασία της Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO. Περιλαμβάνει τον κύριο ναό, δύο μικρότερες εκκλησίες, την τράπεζα όπου δειπνούσαν οι μοναχοί, τα καταλύματα (κελιά) των μοναχών και υπόγειες δεξαμενές που δημιουργήθηκαν για την αποθήκευση νερού. Στο βορειοδυτικό τμήμα της Μονής υπάρχει ένας επιβλητικός αμυντικός πύργος. Όλα τα τμήματα του Μοναστηριού περιβάλλονται από ψηλά πέτρινα τείχη.
Ο ναός βρίσκεται στο κεντρικό σημείο του Μοναστηριού. Αποτελείται από τον κύριο ναό, τον εσωνάρθηκα και τον εξωνάρθηκα. Η αρχιτεκτονική του ναού είναι νησιωτικού οκταγωνικού συστήματος με τρούλο. Τα μοναδικά δείγματα ύπαρξης αυτού του τύπου αρχιτεκτονικής σήμερα υπάρχουν στη Χίο και στην Κύπρο. Τα υπόλοιπα κτίρια που βρίσκονται μέσα από τα όρια των τοίχων είναι: Ο ναός του Αγίου Παντελεήμονα, ένας μικρός ναός στα δεξιά του δρόμου που οδηγεί στον πύργο, το Μουσείο με τα εκθέματα των λειψάνων του Μοναστηριού και ο ναός του Τιμίου Σταυρού, ένας μικρός ναός χτισμένος δίπλα στην πύλη εισόδου, όπου υπάρχουν τα εναπομείναντα οστά των μαρτύρων και των μαχόμενων της σφαγής της Χίου.
Τα ψηφιδωτά της Νέας Μονής χρονολογούνται από τον 11ο αιώνα. Σήμερα είναι μια από τις τρεις εναπομείνασες συλλογές στην Ελλάδα της Βυζαντινής περιόδου και παραμένουν σε σχετικά καλή κατάσταση. Η εξαιρετική ποιότητά τους, μαζί με το γεγονός ότι αποτελούν έργο καλλιτεχνών που διασυνδέονταν με τα μεγαλύτερα εργαστήρια της Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, τα κατατάσσει ανάμεσα στα πιο σημαντικά δημιουργήματα της Βυζαντινής τέχνης. Χαρακτηριστικά της τεχνικής που χρησιμοποιήθηκε για την κατασκευή των ψηφιδωτών είναι η δραματική έκφραση και η μοναστική απλότητα. Ένα μεγάλο τμήμα της επιφάνειας της ζωγραφιάς είναι από χρυσό και όπως αντανακλά το φως πάνω του, τονίζει την υπερβατικότητα των εικόνων και των σχημάτων δίνοντας την εντύπωση ότι μετακινούνται σ' έναν ανώτερο και πνευματικό κόσμο.
The Nea Moni was built in the 11th century (between 1042–1056) and was dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It covers an area of approximately 17,000 m2 and is located in the central region of the island of Chios. The buildings comprising the Nea Moni Monastery include the main church (catholicon), 2 smaller churches, a table or trapeza which was the monks’ dining area, the monks’ quarters (kelia) and underground tanks (kinsternes) that were built to collect water. In the northwest corner of the Monastery, there stands a strong defensive tower. A tall, stone-wall surrounds the complex of the Monastery.
The main church or catholicon is located in the central point of the Monastery. It is comprised of a main church, the esonarthex and the exonarthex. The architecture of the main temple is the well-known “island” octagonal type. The only examples of this architecture in existence today are in Chios and Cyprus. The other buildings contained within the limits of the stone walls include:
The Temple of the Holy Cross – a small temple built on the side of the entrance gate, which stores the skeletal remaining of the martyrs and fighters of the Massacre of Chios, the Temple of Agios Panteleimonas – a small temple on the right side of the road that leads to the Tower, it is dated around 1889 and the Museum with the exhibition of the relics of the Monastery
The mosaics of the Nea Moni Monastery date back to the 11th century and comprise a portion of the Monastery’s dowry. Today, it is one of the three remaining collections left in Greece of the mid-Byzantine period and it remains in relatively good condition. Key characteristics of the technique used to create these mosaics pertain to the dramatic expressions and monastic simplicity in its entirety. The golden background occupies a large portion of the surface drawings and as the light reflects on it, it enhances the transcendence of the depictions and shapes as if they are moving on a superior and spiritual world. Their exquisite quality in addition to the fact that they comprise the work of artists directly connected with the imperial workshops in Constantinople, place them amongst the most significant creations of Byzantine art.
The Monastery is listed in the monuments protected by UNESCO’s World Heritage.
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Στα πλαίσια της σειράς «Η ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΝΟΜΙΣΜΑΤΟΣ» παρουσιάζεται η μετάβαση από το Βυζαντινό στο Ευρωπαϊκό Νόμισμα. Γίνεται λόγος για τις εμπορικές συναλλαγές στην Φραγκοκρατούμενη ΕΛΛΑΔΑ και για τα πρώτα Νομίσματα που κυκλοφόρησαν και κόπηκαν στην ΓΛΑΡΕΝΤΖΑ, τα ΤΟΡΝΕΖΙΑ. Το ταξίδι του χρήματος συνεχίζεται με το Βενετσιάνικο Νόμισμα. Οι υπερπόντιες κτήσεις της ΒΕΝΕΤΙΑΣ φαίνονται πάνω στον πλούτο των Νομισμάτων που κατακλύζουν τον ελλαδικό χώρο, όπως τα Μητροπολιτικά Βενετσιάνικα Δουκάτα, ΤΣΕΚΙΝΙΑ, ΤΟΡΝΕΖΙΑ, ΦΛΩΡΙΝΙΑ, ΛΙΡΕΣ και χρυσά, ασημένια και χάλκινα Νομίσματα. Ακολουθεί η Γενουατική περίοδος, όπου στο νομισματοκοπείο της ΧΙΟΥ οι ΤΖΟΥΣΤΙΝΙΑΝΟΙ κόβουν τα πρώτα ΔΟΥΚΑΤΑ. Το ελληνικό Μεσαιωνικό τοπίο συμπληρώνει η νομισματοκοπία της ΡΟΔΟΥ από τους ΙΩΑΝΝΙΤΕΣ ΙΠΠΟΤΕΣ. Στη συνέχεια, η παραδοσιακή τεχνική κοπής νομισμάτων αντικαθίσταται από σύγχρονη τεχνολογία που παράγει τυποποιημένα νομίσματα. Στη σύγχρονη ελληνική ιστορία, το 1828, κυκλοφόρησαν νομίσματα από τον πρώτο κυβερνήτη του νεοσύστατου ελληνικού κράτους ΙΩΑΝΝΗ ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑ, ο οποίος αντικατέστησε με τον ΦΟΙΝΙΚΑ το Τούρκικο ΓΡΟΣΙ. Παράλληλα, παρέχονται πολύτιμες πληροφορίες για την ιστορία και τον πολιτισμό των πόλεων, ενώ μέσα από χιλιάδες τύπους νομισμάτων παρελαύνουν οι μορφές θεών και μύθοι, θησαυροί της ανθρώπινης ψυχής, που σχηματίζουν μια αδιάκοπη πορεία ενός πολιτισμού που κατακλύζει τον αρχαίο και μεσαιωνικό κόσμο πάνω από δυόμισι χιλιετηρίδες.
HISTORY OF GREEK COIN - FROM THE FRANCS TO KAPODISTRIAS PHOENIX
In the series THE HISTORY OF GREEK COIN shows the transition from Byzantine to the European Currency. There is talk of trade in Fragkokratoumeni GREECE and the first coins were minted and circulated in Glarentza, the TORNEZIA. The journey continues with the money of the Venetian Currency. The Overseas Territories of Venice appear on the wealth of coins flooding the Greek world, such as Venetian Metropolitan Duchies, TSEKINIA, TORNEZIA, Florina, pounds and gold, silver and bronze coins. Here the Genoese period, where the Mint of the Chios TZOUSTINIANOI cut the first Duke. The Greek Medieval landscape complements the coinage of Rhodes by the IOANNITES KNIGHTS. Then, the traditional technique coinage replaced by modern technology to produce standard currencies. In modern Greek history, in 1828, circulated coins from the first governor of the newly established Greek state Capodistrias, which replaced the Phoenix in the Turkish piastres. At the same time, provide valuable information about the history and culture of cities and through thousands of types of coins parade forms of gods and myths, treasures of the human soul, which form a continuous path of a culture that fills the ancient and medieval world more than two and a half millennia .
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7 Days Cruise Iconic Aegean - Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Chios, Mykonos
All the paperwork is done, you took the necessary pictures with our mascot, you got on board, found your luggage at the door of your cabin and decided to explore the ship before departure. Now you are enjoying your coffee in one of the ship's decks. The siren signals the ship's departure and you know you are about to experience an amazing cruise in eastern Mediterranean. The cruise of a lifetime!
The first destination is Istanbul, with the incredible culture, the imposing monuments, the undeniable charm and the mazy souks. Your eyes witness scattered architectural jewels from the Byzantine and the Ottoman era, awaiting for you to explore, touch and feel. From the cosmopolitan town of Kusadasi and after you have visited the local indoor souk you can't miss the town of Ancient Ephesus. At a mere distance of 19 kilometers, it's definitely worth visiting this well preserved ancient city, which is one of the biggest open archaeological museums of the world.
The rugged, almost primitive beauty of Santorini will bedazzle you from the moment we will reach the famous Caldera. You will then discover the magic of the black rock beaches, the cave houses, the lighthouses and the steep cliffs that submerge into the azure waters that sparkle under the hot Mediterranean sun. You will feel it! In the beautiful town of Agios Nikolaos you will experience the warm Cretan hospitality and have the chance to visit the scenic villages of the prefecture of Lasithi, the monasteries and the famous islet of Spinalonga.
After the earthy Cretan aura you will travel back to Medieval times in Rhodes! Knights, palaces, well preserved citadels and a history of 2,400 years that still excites and intrigues thousands of visitors. The next destination is the charming islet of Symi, whose capital resembles a theatrical stage. A stage filled with traditional settlements, mansions and a rich maritime history.
Chios, which is allegedly the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Homer and many others, is the most divinely fragrant island of eastern Aegean, with the mastic trees and the vineyards, the well preserved medieval villages and the lovely, secluded, pristine beaches. Before you bid goodbye to all the friends you 've made during the cruise, in our lounges, casino and restaurants, you will have the opportunity to see the famous island of Mykonos. See up close the iconic windmills, take a stroll in the narrow cobblestoned streets that lead to traditional settlements and the port, see the dazzling white, boxy houses, Little Venice and the ever famous Cycladic sunset. Have a safe trip and Welcome aboard!
Benaki Museum
Housed in the stunning former home of the Benaki family, this is the oldest private museum in Greece and ranks among its best.
Μονή Οσίου Λουκά, η Αγιά Σοφιά της Ρούμελης | Hosios Loukas monastery UNESCO's World Heritage
Η Μονή Οσίου Λουκά του 11ου αιώνα , η Αγιά-Σοφιά της Ρούμελης είναι χτισμένη σε υψόμετρο 430 μ. στο Στείρι Βοιωτίας. Αποτελεί ένα από τα σημαντικότερα μνημεία της μεσοβυζαντινής τέχνης και αρχιτεκτονικής και περιλαμβάνεται στην κατάλογο μνημείων παγκόσμιας κληρονομιάς της UNESCO. Η ζωή του μοναστηριού από την ίδρυσή του μέχρι και σήμερα ταυτίζεται με την ιστορία του Ελληνικού Έθνους. Τους δύο πρώτους αιώνες της ύπαρξής της η Μοναστική κοινότητα αποτελούσε πηγή Χριστιανικής πίστης και θείας ευλογίας. Στην Επανάσταση του 1821 η Μονή έγινε το επαναστατικό ορμητήριο της Ρούμελης. Ο Δεσφινιώτης Ησαΐας, Δεσπότης Σαλώνων, ευλόγησε στις 27 Μαρτίου 1821 τα ρουμελιώτικα όπλα και κήρυξε επίσημα την Επανάσταση κατά των Οθωμανών. Το ιερό λείψανο του Οσίου Λουκά του Στειριώτη ιδρυτή της Μονής βρίσκεται στο μοναστήρι, όπου έφθασε το 1986 από την Βενετία και δεκάδες επισκέπτες από την Ελλάδα, και όχι μόνο, εισρέουν καθημερινά για να το προσκυνήσουν.
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Macedonia The layout of ancient Pella, Greece.
Macedonia The layout of ancient Pella, Greece.
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Learn about the significant layout of the ancient city of Pella.
The city was founded by Archelaus (413--399 BC) as the capital of his kingdom, replacing the older palace-city of Aigai (Vergina). After this, it was the seat of the king Philip II and of Alexander, his son. In 168 BC, it was sacked by the Romans, and its treasury transported to Rome. Later, the city was destroyed by an earthquake and eventually was rebuilt over its ruins. By 180 AD, Lucian could describe it in passing as now insignificant, with very few inhabitants.
Pella is first mentioned by Herodotus of Halicarnassus (VII, 123) in relation to Xerxes' campaign and by Thucydides (II, 99,4 and 100,4) in relation to Macedonian expansion and the war against Sitalces, the king of the Thracians. According to Xenophon, in the beginning of the 4th century BC, it was the largest Macedonian city. It was probably built as the capital of the kingdom by Archelaus, although there appears to be some possibility that it may have been Amyntas. It attracted Greek artists such the painter Zeuxis, the poet Timotheus of Miletus and the tragic author Euripides who finishes his days there writing and producing Archelaus.
Archelaus invited the painter Zeuxis, the greatest painter of the time, to decorate it. He was later the host of the Athenian playwright Euripides in his retirement. Euripides Bacchae premiered here, about 408 BC. Pella was the birthplace of Philip II and of Alexander, his son. The hilltop palace of Philip, where Aristotle tutored young Alexander, is being excavated.
In antiquity, Pella was a port connected to the Thermaic Gulf by a navigable inlet, but the harbor has silted, leaving the site landlocked. The reign of Antigonus likely represented the height of the city, as this is the period which has left us the most archaeological remains.
Pella is further mentioned by Polybius and Livy as the capital of Philip V and of Perseus during the Macedonian Wars. In the writings of Livy, we find the only description of how the city looked in 167 BC to Lucius Aemilius Paulus Macedonicus, the Roman who defeated Perseus at the battle of Pydna:
...[Paulus] observed that it was not without good reason that it had been chosen as the royal residence. It is situated on the south-west slope of a hill and surrounded by a marsh too deep to be crossed on foot either in summer or winter. The citadel the Phacus, which is close to the city, stands in the marsh itself, projecting like an island, and is built on a huge substructure which is strong enough to carry a wall and prevent any damage from the infiltration from the water of the lagoon. At a distance it appears to be continuous with the city wall, but it is really separated by a channel which flows between the two walls and is connected with the city by a bridge. Thus it cuts off all means of access from an external foe, and if the king shut anyone up there, there could be no possibility of escape except by the bridge, which could be very easily guarded..[2]
The famous poet Aratus died in Pella c. 240 BC. Pella was sacked by the Romans in 168 BC, when its treasury was transported to Rome.
In the Roman province of Macedonia, Pella was the capital of the third district, and was possibly the seat of the Roman governor. Crossed by the Via Egnatia (Strabo VII, 323), Pella remained a significant point on the route between Dyrrachium and Thessalonika. Cicero stayed there in 58 BC, but by then the provincial seat had already transferred to Thessalonika. It was then destroyed by earthquake in the first century BCE; shops and workshops dating from the catastrophe have been found with remains of their merchandise. The city was eventually rebuilt over its ruins, which preserved them, but ca 180 AD Lucian of Samosata could describe it in passing as now insignificant, with very few inhabitants [3]
The city went into decline for reasons unknown (possibly an earthquake) by the end of the 1st century BC. It was the object of a colonial deduction sometime between 45 and 30 BC; in any case currency was marked Colonia Iulia Augusta Pella. Augustus settled peasants there whose land he had usurped to give to his veterans (Dio Cassius LI, 4). But unlike other Macedonian colonies such as Philippi, Dion, and Cassandreia it never came under the jurisdiction of ius Italicum or Roman law. Four pairs of colonial magistrates (IIvirs quinquennales) are known for this period.
The decline of the city was rapid, in spite of colonization: Dio Chrysostom and Lucian both attest to the ruin of the ancient capital of Philip II and Alexander; though their accounts may be exaggerated. In fact, the Roman city was somewhat to the west of and distinct from the original capital; which explains some contradictions between coinage, epigraphs, and testimonial accounts. In the Byzantine period, the Roman site was occupied by a fortified village.
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Byzantium Site: Mistra
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New Acropolis Museum & Athens Walk
Following a narrated drive passing by a host of Athens' major sites, you'll proceed to the Monastiraki area, a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens. One of the principal shopping districts, the area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction for bargain shopping. In this area you'll find Monastiraki Square and in the square you'll find the Pantanassa Church Monastery. Your tour continues with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The museum lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. After visiting the museum, you'll proceed to the picturesque Plaka District, an old historical neighborhood of Athens. The Plaka District is clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis and incorporates a labyrinthine of streets and neoclassical architecture. Here you'll have time to explore on your own; you can find cobbled pedestrian lanes that are lined with shops, boutiques, jewelry stores, souvenir stands, tavernas, cafes, and flea market stalls.
Note: There is approximately 1/2 mile of walking over cobblestones and approximately 20 steps on this tour. Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection.