Nicopolis, the former Roman city of victory, lies in the Greek region Epirus not far from Préveza. The city of Nicopolis was founded by Octavian in 31 BC to commemorate his victory in the naval battle of Actium for the autocracy in the Roman Empire against Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Please watch the video here […]
An Evening in Tolo
In the evening the taverns on the beach of Tolo attract with local specialties. Some locals, mostly artisans, meet here at night and play Greek folk music to their own pleasure. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note […]
Visiting Ancient Corinth – Greece
In ancient Corinth in Greece, only the remains of the Temple of Zeus bear witness from the archaic city. Otherwise, the ruins are strongly influenced by the Roman past. In the center of the Agora one can still recognize the speaker’s platform where the apostle Paulus had to justify himself before the Roman dictators. Please […]
Canal of Potidea
Kassandra is the westernmost of three fingers of the Chalkidike peninsula. At its narrowest point in the northern part it is intersected by the Canal of Potidea. The 40 m wide waterway was built by the Macedonian King Cassander around 300 BC. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. […]
Cape Sounion and Vouliagmeni
On the headland of Cape Sounion stands the widely visible the Temple of Poseidon, where sailors made their sacrifices in former times. The steep rock drop on three sides 60 meters deep into the sea. The brilliant white marble reveals its full beauty in the bright sunlight. According to legend, King Aegeus of Athens jumped […]