Greece (Hellas) and officially the Hellenic Republic is located in Southeastern Europe situated on the southern end of Balkan Peninsula. Greece is a developed country with a very high human development. Index it has been a member of what is now the European Union since 1981 and its Economic and Monetary Union since 2001. Modern Greece traces its roots to the civilization of Ancient Greece; consider being the cradle of Western Civilization. It is the birthplace of Democracy, Western Philosophy, Olympic Games, Western Literature, Pictography, and Political Science major in Scientific and Mathematical principles and Western Drama including both tragedy and comedy. Greece is a founding member of the United Nations. Greece capital is Athens total estimate population in 2010 is 11, 306, 183 and the currency is Euro. Greece main language with the large majority of the native population is Greek as their first and only language.

The history of the Greece can be traced back to Stone Age Hunters. Later came early farmers and the civilization of the Minoan and Mycenaean Kings. Greece was the first area in Europe where advanced early civilizations emerged, beginning with the Minoan Civilization in Crete followed by the Mycenaean Civilization on the mainland. Dark Ages is the period of wars and invasions. Greece consists of mountainous, peninsular mainland jutting out into the sea at the southern end of the Balkans, it’s also consists of mountains or hills, making the country of one of the most mountainous in Europe. Mount Olympus a focal point of Greek culture throughout history it is the highest in the country.

The climate in Greece can be into three types the Mediterranean type climate features mild, wet winters and hot dry summers. Temperatures rarely reach extreme values along the coasts; with Greece being a highly mountainous country, snowfalls occur frequently in winter. The Alpine type is dominant mainly in the mountainous areas of the Northwestern Greece including the parts of Epirus, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Western Macedonia where extensions of the Pindus mountain range pass by. The last one is the temperate type affects Central Macedonia and East Macedonia and Thrace it is cold, damp winters and hot dry summers with frequent thunderstorm. Athens is located where the transitional area featuring both the Mediterranean and the Temperate types. The Northern City suburbs by the temperate type and the southern and downtown area suburbs enjoy a typical Mediterranean type.

Greece is a lively country whose inhabitants know how to live life to the fullest, it’s a country that has some of the most spectacular sights and monuments of great architectural splender and now ranks of one of the most interesting destinations in the world.

You can enjoy with the seemingly endless coastlines and thousands of islands thrown in for good measure. Greece also offers a wonderful mix of cultural learning and soul satisfying relaxation. Greece have over 6,000 islands according to the Greek Ministry of Tourism and over 16,000 km of coastline and 227 of the islands are inhabited. For those who are inclined towards nature as well as for those who love places of historical significance Greece is the best place to go. Greece is not a destination that should be rushed it’s a rhythms are non-obvious to those who do not look and listen and its culture is complex.

Here are the best places in Greece Athens, Rhodes, Monemvasia, Meteora, Corfu, Corinth, Santorini and Delphi. Athens is the capital and the largest city of Greece, it’s also known as the center for arts and philosophy. The city has the most magnificent museum that displays the best in Greece (The National Archaeological Museum and the Benaki Museum.) Athens is a major metropolitan area with a population of over three million. The major tourists attractions are historical sites and the most famous of these are tightly clustered around the acropolis. The Greek Temple, Parthenon located on the acropolis and designed by Phidias this is a must visit for tourists. Rhodes is famously known for the colossus of Phodes, it’s located in the eastern area of the Aegean Sea.

The Rhodes City has some interesting landmarks such as Medieval City and the Grand Master’s Palace. Enjoy the time in Rhode by visiting the Archaeological Museum. Also enjoy the island of the Rhode with its very lively nightlife. Many historical places in Rhode such as the Acropolis of Lindos, the Temple of Apolio, Acropolis of Rhodes and the old town of Rhodes. Monemvasia this is a walled city on the sea in the south-eastern Peloponnese. This small medieval village pops up in novels and travel magazines that attracts the explorer class of travelers, the city lies across in causeway connecting into the mainland and in Laconian coast the new town of Monemvasia. Monemvasia is filled with stone walls, good restaurant and shop and small houses. Take a walk up the hill to the town’s fortifications, a wonderful view of town, the old church and it’s setting on the water. Monemvasia is a great area for hiking and exploring the southern end of Peloponnese. Meteora, Meteora has the most photographed scenes in the world the Monasteries. It is reputedly built to give religious hermits protection from thieves and others who would interrupt their meditations and it’s in atop tall spires of rock.

Corfu it’s for the lovers of the azure waters, it’s a perfect destination that lies in Greek island in the Lonian Sea. It’s known for its very unique history that is completely different look from other places in Greek. The landmarks in Corfu are the historical significance of the City Hall based on Venetian. Roman style architectures or the place of Mon Repos. Corinth is a wealthy town that rivaled Athens in trade and importance. It is one time ancient Corinth but not the modern city destroyed by the Romans two thousand years ago. Corinth is largely a roman not Greek archaeological site. Santorini famous for its volcanic islands, it lies high up on the cliffs that offers a panoramic view of the coastline. Must see the beautiful lagoon located between three cliffs. Santorini can be the result of volcanic eruption and it has a circular archipelago in Aegean Sea. It still remains a major tourist destination in Greece and for those who love quiet serene places can visit Akrotitri this is the perfect place. Delphi is famous for being one of the most archaeological sites in Greece, its offers interesting excavation of the Oracle’s world. Kefalovia, Mykonos, Crete, Naxos, and Kos are also famous destination in Greece, most beautiful places in Greece that must see and must visit. It is a perfect place for your vacation and can take you to a completely different world.