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Central part of Greece
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a large island off the tourist trail that has beautiful forest landscapes and traditional villages
The historical heart of Greece is home to the country's capital and metropolis, Athens.
Composed of Boeotia, Phthiotis, Phocis, Evrytania, and Aetolia-Acarnania.
By boat
Piraeus is the main port for Athens, as it was in ancient times. Ferries from the Greek islands, Cyprus, and the Middle East dock here.
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Patras · Regional · GPA
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modern Greek culture business and social life flourishes amidst ancient monuments of the birthplace of Classical Greece
the capital of Evvia is home to the church of Saint Paraskevi, built by the Venetians
site of the famous oracle of Apollo, major archaeological site
a city inhabited since at least the 3rd millennium BC on the slopes of Mount Othrys
a small seaside town that is a popular sea resort for travellers that stop on the way between Patras and Delphi
the old port-town of the nearby temple in Delphi
once one of the most powerful city-states of ancient Greece.
capital of Phocis in Central Greece
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