Tag: greece

August 16, 2017 at 11:32 am

A Single Photo Perfectly Framed Into 4 Distinct Quadrants

A Single Photo Perfectly Framed Into 4 Distinct Quadrants

Reddit user S1moneyvG took this interesting photo of a wall and the sea in Corfu, Greece

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November 10, 2016 at 1:20 pm

Artist Completely Transforms Intersection with Incredible Owl Mural

Artist Completely Transforms Intersection with Incredible Owl Mural

Street artist WD just completed this owl mural in Athens, Greece for the “Petit Paris d’Athènes Art Festival”

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May 2, 2016 at 2:49 pm

2200-Year-Old Mosaic that Says “Be Cheerful, Live Your Life” Found in Turkey

2200-Year-Old  Mosaic that Says "Be Cheerful, Live Your Life" Found in Turkey

A rare ‘skeleton mosaic’ from 3rd century BC discovered in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay in the ancient Greek city of Antiocheia

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October 16, 2015 at 11:27 am

Parkour in Santorini, Greece

Parkour in Santorini, Greece

Watch Kamil Tobiasz freerun across the rooftops of Santorini, Greece.

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November 25, 2014 at 1:05 pm

Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City

Stunning 2200-Year-Old Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City

Three new mosaics were recently discovered in the ancient Greek city of Zeugma, which is located in the present-day province of Gaziantep in southern Turkey. The incredibly well-preserved mosaics date back to 2nd century BC. Zeugma was considered one of the most important centers of the Eastern Roman Empire and the ancient city has…

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July 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm

Picture of the Day: Big Ship in a Tiny Canal

Picture of the Day: Big Ship in a Tiny Canal

BIG SHIP IN A TINY CANAL Photograph by coolmonfrere on Flickr The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland. The builders dug the canal through the Isthmus…

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July 6, 2013 at 5:25 pm

Picture of the Day: Shipwreck Beach

Picture of the Day: Shipwreck Beach

SHIPWRECK BEACH Photograph by Robert Wallace Located on the coast of Zakynthos, Greece is Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach, an exposed cove often referred to as Smugglers Cove. The story goes that in 1980 Greek authorities discovered a boat suspected of smuggling contraband. The chase was on. During the pursuit and inclement weather, the…

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June 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm

Picture of the Day: Sunset in Santorini

Picture of the Day: Sunset in Santorini

SUNSET IN SANTORINI Photograph by PEDRO SZEKELY on Flickr In this stunning capture by Pedro Szekely, we see the sun setting over the picturesque town of Oia, Greece. Oia, which is pronounced “EE-ah” and not “OY-ah”, is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira…

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March 18, 2013 at 9:23 pm

Picture of the Day: The Omega Shaped Beach in Greece

Picture of the Day: The Omega Shaped Beach in Greece

The Omega Shaped Beach in Greece Photograph by Grzontan on Wikimedia Commons Voidokilia Beach is a popular beach in Messinia, in Southern Greece. The beach is in the shape of the Greek letter omega (Ω) and its sand forms a semicircular strip of dunes. The land facing side of the strip of…

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August 20, 2012 at 4:27 pm

The Breathtaking Melissani Cave in Greece

The Breathtaking Melissani Cave in Greece

Melissani cave can be found on the east coast of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. It is located about 2 km from the town of Sami and 10 km from the town of Argostoli. The caves are surrounded by forests, while a mountain slope is located to the west. Below you will find…

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