Central Greece outside Athens Attractions
Central Greece, bounded on the south by the long arm of the sea consisting of the Gulf of Patras and the Gulf of Corinth, takes in the Aetolian/Acarnanian coastal region, the mountain barrier formed by Mts Giona, Parnassus and Parnis, the Boeotian basin and the peninsula of Attica, with the national capital, Athens, the country's largest port, Piraeus, and the Attic coastal plain, together with the island of Euboea to the north-east.
In recent events, some areas of Central Greece were greatly affected by forest fires during the summer of 2007.
In recent events, some areas of Central Greece were greatly affected by forest fires during the summer of 2007.
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Aegina - Aphaia Temple
(Aegina / Aigina)
The 5th C B.C Temple of Aphaia is dedicated to the protectress of women and contains 23 remaining columns.
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Delphi Museum
(Delphi)
The ruins of the ancient cult site of Delphi are some of the most significant from Greece's classical period. The Delphi Museum holds many of the treasures found at this archeological site.
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Aegina - Oros
(Aegina / Aigina)
The mountain known as Oros stands at 532 m. A steep path leads up the hill beginning in Marathón.
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Brauron
(Attica)
Brauron is an important archeological site. It was occupied as far back as Neolithic times and was also the site of the ancient sanctuary of Artemis.
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Ossios Loukas Monastery
(Boeotia)
The Ossios Loukas Monastery, located in the Helikon range, contains fine 11th C mosaics.
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Rhamnous
(Attica)
Ruins of the ancient city of Rhamnous consist of temples, walls, tombs, and other structures, much of which is overgrown.
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