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The best ancient sites and ruins to visit in Greece

Quartz

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July 5, 2026

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The best ancient sites and ruins to visit in Greece

From the Acropolis above Athens to the stone archway entrance of the original Olympic stadium at Olympia

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Greek Reporter

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· Jun 26, 2026

Anavatos: The Stone Sentinel of Greece’s Chios

Perched atop a 450-meter (almost 450 ft) granite peak, the village of Anavatos on Greece’s Chios stands as one of the most haunting and evocative historical monuments in the Aegean. Often referred to as the “Mystras of the Aegean,” this medieval settlement is a ghost town that whispers the turbulent history of the Greek island []

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

How this Greek island loved by 70s rockstars has become the ideal spot for a multi-gen getaway, with great food, friendly locals and stunning scenery

How this Greek island loved by 70s rockstars has become the ideal spot for a multi-gen getaway, with great food, friendly locals and stunning scenery

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 12, 2026

Türkiye's Cappadocia tops global ranking of sunset destinations

Cappadocia, the UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its dramatic landscapes and ancient rock formations, has been named the world's best sunset destination in an internati...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition

Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition

The Local Norway

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· May 27, 2025

In pictures: Ten stunning Norwegian villages you need to visit

The best of Norway is not to be found in its cities, but instead in its gorgeous historic villages, often with stunning settings by the coast or in the mountains. Our readers have spelled out their favourites.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis

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Related coverage for "The best ancient sites and ruins to visit in Greece": Greek Reporter — Anavatos: The Stone Sentinel of Greece’s Chios. Daily Mail — How this Greek island loved by 70s rockstars has become the ideal spot for a multi-gen getaway, with great food, friendly locals and stunning scenery. Daily Sabah — Türkiye's Cappadocia tops global ranking of sunset destinations. Borneo Bulletin — Historic sites seek World Heritage recognition. The Local Norway — In pictures: Ten stunning Norwegian villages you need to visit . Sweden Herald — Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis