Skiathos was conquered by different states during history. A large Persian squadron was set up close to the island during the Greco-Persian wars. It helped Greeks to win on land and the leaders of Skiathos joined the Maritime Union of city-states. Later the island was conquered by the Roman Empire and it became a part of Byzantine. The knight crusaders took the island from Byzantine and gave it to Ghisi brothers. After the peaceful life under the Italian reign, Turks took the island and it became a part of independent Greece only in the 19th century.
Island of Skiathos is the part of Northern Sporades group; it has become a tourist center quite recently. Tourists are attracted here by exciting natural landmarks, scenic beaches, as well … 
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Skiathos is a perfect place for those children who love history and long walks. There are still many attractions of different eras which are surrounded by rich nature. The island is not … Open
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While walking along the streets of Skiathos Town, find some time to visit the house of Alexandros Papadiamantis, a famous Greek writer. There are exhibited many of his manuscripts and notes on the first floor of the house. However, if you don’t know the work of Alexandros, you will be interested in the interiors of the house. They illustrate how people lived on Skiathos in the 19th century.
You can't immerse yourself in the culture of a country without trying its traditional cuisine. Despite the fact that Skiathos is not a big island, there are a lot of taverns. They are local … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Skiathos Island and surroundings
Iconic cultural sights of Greece
Athens Acropolis is one of the main monuments of the ancient Greek civilization. It is located on a 150-meter high rocky hill. That’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are more than 20 buildings created before our era. The Parthenon, the statue of Athena Parthenos, the theater of Dionysus, the temple of Nicky Ateros, and Hecatompedon are among them. The Temple of Olympian Zeus was built long before the onset of our era. According to a legend, it was founded on the site of the sanctuary of Deucalion, the forefather of the Greek people. The temple is located near the Acropolis. This place has the great value for the culture of the country. The Panathinaikos Stadium in Athens was built in the 4th century BC. The stadium constructed of white marble was the main arena for the Panathenaic Games. The stadium accommodated about 50 thousand people. The first Olympic Games of the modern era were held there.
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