The Architectural Triumph of the Parthenon

The Parthenon in Athens, Greece is one of those places we all hope to see close up before we die. It’s an awe-inspiring monument of ancient Greece.

The Parthenon is a ruin to this day. Some of its sculptures were lost forever when collectors ransacked the site in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many more sculptures lie in museums throughout Europe.

..It was Pericles, leader of Athens from 461 to 429 B.C., who proposed building a majestic new temple to the city’s patron goddess. Athens was the center of an empire, and Pericles was determined that some visible symbol of its wealth and influence be erected. Not only would the new temple house a magnificent gold and ivory statue of Athena, it would also serve as the treasury of the empire.

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Photography by Bill Georgoussis

Amazing and superb professional fashion photography by Bill Georgoussis, talented Greece-based Greek photographer. Enjoy the wonderful fashion photos… LINK

11 Incredible Homes From Around the World for Under $50K

Price: Fractional price for one bedroom villa $46,500
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As part-owner of one of these amazing villas, you could see huge returns on your investment over time, especially as Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Med and is increasingly gaining a better reputation among the high-end holiday makers. This stunning villa is one of a collection of new builds on the south eastern tip of Samos and is finished to a very high standard. As well as the luxury on-site spa, facilities include indoor and outdoors pools, two restaurants, bars, tennis courts, dive centre, water sports centre, and residents can enjoy the seclusion of two private beaches. With a deposit of just $12,500, the apartment is a very tempting buy for people who enjoy nothing more than sun, sea and sand.

The worldwide recession has hit a lot of people hard, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Far from it actually, as is the case with property. As the price of real estate has fallen, there are plenty of bargains to be had all around the world! The villa pictured is in Halcyon Hills, Greece.

No doubt there will be a few reading ready to point out the error in the title. Surely, it’s a mistake? Homes for less than 50K? No way! But yet, it’s true. Since the global financial debacle of last year, it’s shocking how many homes are available for sale for under US$50,000, especially in the US where the housing market was hit hardest.

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Modern Architecture - Party House on the Water

Only accessible by boat or yacht, 'House on the Water' was designed by Polish architecture firm formodesign. The rental property, located by Navagio beach, Greece, is made of concrete, and supported by steel structures.

In addition to being visually stunning, the house was built with environmental sustainability in mind. Eco-friendly features include solar and tidal energy accumulation, water desalination, various ventilation methods, and water recycling. LINK

15 Amazing Monasteries, Sanctuaries and Abbies

"Meteora and The Stone Forest"
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Meteora means “suspended in air” in Greek, and that’s an apt description for these centuries-old monasteries. Perched atop 1200-ft tall crags of Thessaly’s “Stone Forest”, as many as 24 separate monasteries thrived during the area’s heyday in the 14th century. Today only a half-dozen are still active. Today tourists - not rampaging Ottoman warriors - are the main visitors to this stunning setting in northern Greece. LINK