Aegina is rich with a large variety of attractions. The island competed with Athens for the title of the largest, richest and most powerful city of Ancient Greece. Aegina was Inhabited in ancient times and it was ruled by different leaders. Each of them tried to leave a mark in history and there are still several monuments of different eras. The first government of independent Greece was settled in Kivernio. This building is situated in Aegina, the capital of the island.
If you visit Aegina, be sure to go on a sea trip around the coastline. Firstly, it is an opportunity to enjoy picturesque landscapes. Secondly, you can find a secluded beach, where you can …
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You should visit Kivernio according to many reasons. Bishop of Aegina lived here in the 19th century. Then, the participants of the Cretan Revolt were hiding at this place. Later, there was situated a female school and archaeological museum. During the war, Kivernio served as a barracks. It was a high school after the war, and since 1981, after the closure of the school, Kivernio has become a historical archive.
One of the most well-known monuments on Aegina is the temple of Aphaia, which is situated near Ayia Marina. It was built in the 5th century BC and it has preserved well. There are 24 columns left and you can see statues and a bath for olive oil inside the building. The fronton sculptures, illustrating battles between mythological characters and beasts were found there in the 19th century. The originals of frontons are in Munich now. The most scientists suppose that the temple was built on the foundation of an unknown ancient building. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Aegina represents a decent selection of picturesque beaches and there won’t be a trouble to get there. The most crowded and popular site on the island is the sandy beach of Agia …
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One more popular attraction is the Column, which is the only evidence of the the Temple of Apollo, which hasn’t preserved to our days. The column is surrounded by the ruins of the walls. Some of them were raised approximately 5 thousand years ago. Later, Byzantine fortress was built here, it is ruined nowadays.
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Be sure to visit the Archaeological Museum of Aegina. There are exhibited the artefacts, found during the excavations near the temples of Aphaia and Apollo. The museum was built in 1828. Here can be found household items, weapons, armour and religious items of different eras. There is a part of large exhibits in the courtyard of the museum. The hut of the ancient fishermen is a part of the open-air exhibition. You should also visit Mesagros and Paleachora, the capital of Aegina.
Mid-priced hotels dominate in Aegina; there are lots of attractive hotels and resorts there. The most prestigious hotel on the island is Perdika Suites situated in the picturesque historic …
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There is a church of the 13th century in the suburbs of Aegina. You can find ancient frescoes here. In general, there are many churches on the island. Cathedral Of Saint Nectarios is an outstanding building. The building strikes with its beauty and people still pilgrimage there. Saint Nectarios was one of the first saints and his image is still important for Greeks.
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Aegina is rich with a large variety of attractions. The island competed with Athens for the title of the largest, richest and most powerful city of Ancient Greece. Aegina was Inhabited in ancient times and it was ruled by different leaders. Each of them tried to leave a mark in history and there are still several monuments of different eras. The first government of independent Greece was settled in Kivernio. This building is situated in Aegina, the capital of the island.
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Be sure to visit the Archaeological Museum of Aegina. There are exhibited the artefacts, found during the excavations near the temples of Aphaia and Apollo. The museum was built in 1828. Here can be found household items, weapons, armour and religious items of different eras. There is a part of large exhibits in the courtyard of the museum. The hut of the ancient fishermen is a part of the open-air exhibition. You should also visit Mesagros and Paleachora, the capital of Aegina.
