We explore inside and outside the Trigoniou tower in the walls of Thessaloniki.
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Eptapirgio is a Byzantine fortress on the acropolis of Thessaloniki and was the last line of defense of the city.
However, the Greeks know it much more as a prison with inhumane conditions where people were tortured and killed.
The Rotonda of Thessaloniki
The Rotonda of Thessaloniki is one of the best-preserved buildings of the Roman Empire that has come to our days.
In this video, we tell its story as well as explore it inside.
In this video, we tell the story of the goddess/nymph as well as the history of the sanctuary.
The White Tower of Thessaloniki
In this video, we explore it inside.
The Sanctuary of Eleusis
We visited the sanctuary of Eleusis in detail, including its renovated archaeological museum, as well as the other ruins in the city, including the sacred path.
In this video, we are going to cover some of the multiple alternatives that exist to start the Camino de Santiago in Sarria, for those pilgrims who want to live the experience of the road but have few days (between 4-6 days).
Additionally, we visit again the reasons why it is not recommended to start the Camino de Santiago in Sarria.
We do have many options in this video, but we tell about 4 alternatives that we consider widely superior and that we consider our favorites.
On our adventure for the day, we explore destinations in the vicinity of Athens that are only accessible by car.
We have beaches, ruins, fortresses and even a royal palace. These sites are: Seal Cave, Heraeus of Peracora, Lake Vouliagmeni, Sousaki Volcano, Fili Fortress, Eleuteras Fortress, Porto Germeno, Aliki, Amphiareus, Ramnous, Lavrio Mines, Salamis and Tatoi.
Ancient Siphas – https://youtu.be/_THDi2UpJ9k
Amphiareus – https://youtu.be/8Tpzwv1hfSE
Tatoi – https://youtu.be/xo89usLHXec
Aigosthena – https://youtu.be/LaeFJ5mmcJA
Eleutherae – https://youtu.be/Ctgkqn7Y56E
Heraion of Perachora – https://youtu.be/y7iICDqh2gM
Cave of the Seal – https://youtu.be/Uz0WqFKYIB0
Lake Vouliagmeni of Corinth – https://youtu.be/sH8TuxNUWHY
In this video, we are going to visit places nearby in Athens for one or two day adventures using medium-distance public transport.
Links:
Sounion – https://youtu.be/OrUHroB8GPs
Thorikos – https://youtu.be/-oN-IY5U4k8
Corinth Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdNyZUnZThZh7uiPEEu8bMv4uuVM8_rFk
Corinth Canal & Diolkos – https://youtu.be/5dGXKy7QHMA
Isthmia – https://youtu.be/pYHAAoYpSyo
Bunkers – https://youtu.be/c5gwM-6pTTk
Examilia – https://youtu.be/UdnOTdEjrbQ
Cenchreae – https://youtu.be/GJRHGvxn3wQ
Here is a list of ideas near Athens for those planning an extended visit using only Athens’ integrated transport network.
Public Transportation Price List: https://www.oasa.gr/en/tickets/prices-of-products/
Mycenaean Tomb of Acharnai:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/daau1qZtYJpddHbQA
How to get there: Train (Kato Acharnai Station) and walk
Piraeus:
How to get there: Train (Piraeus Station) – Metro – Buses
Long Walls (Makra Tichi):
Eleusis:
Location:
How to get there: Train – Buses
Sacred Way (Iera Odos) – Part 1: https://youtu.be/q6kVVQAiqnQ
Sacred Way (Iera Odos) – Part 2 (Daphni Monastery): https://youtu.be/8MIrysyxNWc
Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W3vAYqj1CGwBs3No9
How to get there: Metro Line 3 + Bus 314
Sanctuary of Artemis in Vravrona:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KVroU2jHdXZUchfg8
How to get there: Metro Line 3 + Bus 304
Hiking and Hiking:
Mount Hymettus (Ymittos):
How to get there: Bus 224
Kesariani: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bAjAZSBxHpzmvPQXA
Cave of the Nympholepts: https://youtu.be/rOMgFyioW48
Drakospiti or House of the Dragon: https://youtu.be/96DYZ-aLHUE
Mount Parnitha:
Casino Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M584PuD2ohfvm2Mh8
How to get there: Bus
Stavros Niarchos:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P676RTjoP5k49oz4A
How to get there: Bus
Ellinikon Park:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QCr8qYc1oGD6a7hv8
How to get there: Metro Line M2 – Ellinikon Station
Olympic Stadium:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJ9HVD92kq19GoJC9
How to get there: Metro M1 – Irene Station
