TRAVEL AGENCY - GREECE - HOTELS, FLIGHTS, CRUISES, EXCURSIONS
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RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
IN GREECE Greece was one of the first Christian centers and there are many temples and monuments of the Greek orthodox Christianity, each of which is an integral piece of the national heritage, and that attracts many visitors from all over the world. The churches from the PaleoChristian, Byzantine or Meta Byzantine period with the impressive decorations, the mosaics, the frescoes, We must mention the monasteries that are located all over Greece, which were important aspects for spreading Christianity, as well as preserving the Greek language, literature and art. More specifically, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, it was people from the church that created secret schools where the literature and the spirit of freedom was taught. The monasteries gave refuge to people from all over Greece that were fleeing the Turkish occupied areas, and also gave them land to cultivate in order that they can live by its products. A great example of the monasteries is the monasteries of Athos and Meteora that were declared monuments of International cultural heritage. All over Greece visitors will have the chance to admire Byzantine Basilicas and Paleo Christian churches that are built on top of ancient temples, coexisting with cultures and religions of ancient times and civilizations. A very interesting part of the Religious tourism are the ecclesiastic museums that many churches and monasteries have founded at their premises, electing the strong connection of the religious faith with art and also the important role that the church played in the history of Greece. |
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LOKRIS TRAVEL AGENCIES
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75 Ethnikis Antistaseos Street
Atalanti, Lokridas, Fthiotida, Greece Tel: ( + 30 ) 22330 80060 |
2 Ermos Street, Loutra, Edipsos, Evia, Greece Tel/Fax: ( + 30 ) 22260 60300 Mobile: ( + 30 ) 6972 083146 |
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