The Daphni Monastery in Athens
The easiest of the World Heritage Byzantine monasteries to visit in Greece is the Daphni Monastery, on the outskirts of Athens.
UNESCO
Acropolis wow!
One of the highlights of a visit to Athens is seeing the Acropolis and Parthenon for yourself. It’s stunning from a distance and incredible up close.
Visiting Mycenae: An ancient empire
The Greek archaeological site at Mycenae was once the centre of power for the Mycenaeans.
Visiting the origin of the Olympics
Photos and history from Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic games in Greece. What was it like at the first Olympics?
Visit Epidaurus and its amazing theatre
The stunning theatre at Epidaurus is the highlight, but there’s much more to this fascinating site.
The world’s symbol for liberty
How you can see Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Warning: the tickets go fast!