It is not by accident or luck that olive branches were awarded to the winners of the ancient Olympic Games. They were given a wreath of olive leaves and were believed to have been touched by the Gods!
Domenikos Theotokopoulos, well known as El Greco was one of the greatest painters. El Greco’s paintings adorn the largest museums and private collections. In Greece there are six paintings of Theotokopoulos: “St Luke Painting the Virgin and Child” and
The Greek cuisine is actually the most characteristic example of a Mediterranean diet, sharing also many characteristics from Middle Eastern and European cuisines. The contemporary Greek diet is composed of many products such as olive oil, vegetables, herbs, bread, fish, fruits and various meats, including
International movies shot in Greece and Films Set on the Greek Islands: Greece, the country of sun, history, and culture, and the Greek islands have frequently set the background of famous movies and, in many cases, of Hollywood movies. Providing bright sunlight and wonderful landscapes,