Greece Castles & Palaces, Historic Buildings, Sunset & Sunrise + Waterfall Pictures

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Santorini’s capital is a picturesque tourist stop-off. It also provides magnificent views of the coast.

Learn about the roots of Western civilization and build a nice tan on a Mediterranean island in this ancient southeastern European nation.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki. 

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Dating back to the 4th century B.C., these striking walls are a beautiful example of Thessaloniki’s ancient architecture and a reflection of the city’s long history.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Dating back to the 4th century B.C., these striking walls are a beautiful example of Thessaloniki’s ancient architecture and a reflection of the city’s long history.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki. 

Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.