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Discover the best monuments in Greece for your next trip.
If there is something that we love, it is to show you the most impressive places that we have been finding in our motorhome trips through Europe.
One of the places that truly impressed us was Greece. Therefore, in this article, we'll show you the 13 main monuments of Greece , listed from south to north for an optimal route by car, motorhome, or campervan.
Discover why almost all these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and enjoy the great journey that awaits you when you enter and join us on this journey. We warn you, you will want to go on your own and once you do, you will not want to go back to your daily life.
Olimpia
For families and couples, for romantics, for young and old. For everyone. Olympia in Greece is one of the most popular destinations for all ages.
Olympia represents the art, history and culture of the most anticipated and loved sports: the Olympic Games. In this city was born the great myth that surrounds it and that still lives among us and in which we revive the passion of the great athletes.
Therefore, if you're thinking about traveling and when you Google " Olympia, Greece " you get a thousand results and don't know where to start, keep reading and you'll discover a basic, simple, and perfectly organized guide to all the must-see places in the city with the richest sporting history in the world.
Once you arrive in Olympia, either by car or motorhome, you can park in several parking lots prepared for this type of vehicle. Inside, you will find several fascinating monuments that you cannot miss.
Epicurus Temple of Apollo
Epicurus' Temple of Apollo was built between 450 and 425 BC by Ictinus, the famous architect of the Parthenon, and as the name suggests, it is dedicated to the god of sun and health, Apollo.
Located eight kilometers northwest of the Peloponnesian city of Figalia, in the ancient region of Arcadia, it is one of the most famous and majestic temples in Greece that you cannot miss.
Epidaurus
The famous theater of Epidaurus is considered a must-see for anyone wanting to visit the finest monuments in Greece . You'll see a true work of art that blends ancient architecture with the religious beliefs of Athens.
Known for his famous coin game which consists of the following: ask someone to wait for you at the front of the theater, go up to the last row of steps and signal them to drop a coin. The magic of it all is that you will hear it against the ground as if it had a microphone next to it.
Tirinto
Although Tiryns has become famous over time for being located less than a kilometer from the sea, what captivated us most is the story behind it.
Legend has it that, more than seven thousand years ago, it was the best-known port of Mycenae whose walls were entrusted to the Cyclopes by Proitus, founding king of Tiryns and brother of the king of Mycenae, Acrisius.
Mystras
This ancient 13th-century fortified Byzantine city, called "the ruins of Mystras," is a must-see if you don't want to miss the best monuments in Greece.
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1989, it contains splendid places such as the Villehardouin Castle, the Agia Sofia, the Pantanassa Convent or the Peribleptos Monastery, whose building is built on the side of a cliff with a cave that supports the structure.
Mycenae
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, today it is one of the most touristic places in Greece. From the same entrance you can visit its three most striking spaces in the place: the Treasury of Atreus, the citadel and the Archaeological Museum of Mycenae.
It's not a long walk and easy to find, but we do recommend spending at least two or three hours there to see everything properly and without rushing. Without a doubt, it's one of the monuments in Greece that captivated us the most.
Maroon
Corinto is known worldwide thanks to its channel. It is a waterway about six kilometers long that connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. This allows all that ship that crosses it every year (more than ten thousand) to save 400 kilometers.
It is easily accessible by public transport but also with your own car or motorhome. To do this, you will have to leave Athens on the A75 motorway heading north and travel about 70 kilometers along the highway where you will reach the canal.
The Acropolis and the Ancient Agora of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is the most iconic and popular tourist destination of ancient Greece and its monuments . It served as a defensive stronghold for the city and was the site of the main places of worship.
On the other hand, it is mandatory to stop at the Ancient Agora of Athens, considered to be the heart of the city that recorded the political, social and commercial life of the ancient Athenian civilization.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
The curious thing about it all is that, despite its fame, its history and its art, it is the only place on this entire list that is not part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known by all for its spectacular sunset over the Aegean Sea and the Greek islands from a beautiful temple dedicated in honor of Poseidon, god of the sea in Greek mythology.
It is currently considered one of the most majestic monuments you can find in Greece .
Ossios Loukas Monastery
The monastery of Osios Loukás (Lucas wounded), is one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece. It is located 8 kilometers from the town of Distomo and 37 kilometers from Delphi.
If you like oil and you are great tasters, the extensive olive groves that surround it produce one of the best organic olive oils in the entire Mediterranean.
Your ticket costs no more than 4 euros and the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. every day of the week.
Delphi
If we have talked about Olympia as one of the most fascinating cities you can visit, it is clear that we cannot leave out Delphi, in Greece.
Considered the "navel of the world" and the city of the oracle. Full of ancient ruins built in the mountains of Delphi, so steep, mysterious and fascinating that each year they attract more tourists.
Delphi, in Greece , has become a place of worship, steeped in myths related to the most venerated and respected oracle in Greek religion. The reason ? According to mythology, the oracle was a woman, the Pythia, an ancient priestess of the temple of Apollo who gave the answer everyone hoped to receive, though not always the one they desired.
It is said that because of her and her answers, it was decided whether or not to go to war or create a new city. For this reason, little by little, her wisdom ritual became a myth and from there, a city made legend.
Currently you will not find anyone to tell you what you needed to hear, but it is impressive to see the ancient remains in the context that surrounds the Pythia, surrounded by beauty and incredible sunsets.
What to see in Delphi
Oddly enough, Delphi is a fairly lively city, with a historic center full of bars and restaurants next to trails for walking and unwinding. Curious the mixture right?
On the other hand, for the most historians and lovers of myths, we recommend you visit the archaeological site of ancient Delphi, a magical and timeless place that still maintains its charm and mystery.
You will walk along a wide stone path that will lead you to the ancient ruins. There, you will find one of Greece's most visited monuments: the Sanctuary of Apollo, considered the home of the oracle, which dates back to the 4th century BC.
A powerful and magical place full of statues, streets and columns, which also includes a theater and the best preserved stadium in all of Greece. In fact, one of the important facts that you should know is that, from the top step of the theater, you can enjoy an incredible view of the entire city.
Another of the places to see in Delphi is the archaeological museum where you will find 14 rooms full of culture and history, but above all, the remains of the ancient Athenian Treasury.
However, a must-see for lovers of the history of Delphi, in Greece , is the Sikelianos House Museum, dedicated to the Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos and his wife Eva Palmer.
How to get to Delphi
If you think that Delphi It is a hidden city, you are far from reality. Getting there is very easy, especially by motorhome or by car, as it is about 170 km from Athens via the E75 highway.
Unfortunately it is not possible to access it from the train because the cities are not connected, but if you prefer to go by bus, the duration of the trip will not be more than 3 hours and you will find many routes during the day.
Meteora monasteries
The Meteora monasteries are a must-see for anyone visiting Greece. They're worth adding to your itinerary just to see how they were built atop gigantic rock pillars, sculpted by wind and rain.
Currently only 6 monasteries are preserved, among which 60 religious (monks and nuns) live. Located on cliffs over 600 meters high, you can access its exterior by stairs.
Ancient city of Egas in Verginas
We conclude our list of the 13 most important monuments in Greece with the archaeological site that has yielded the most significant and historically important finds. Protected by UNESCO, Aegae, along with the modern-day city of Vergina, was the first capital of Macedonia.
There in the theater of Egas in 336 a. C. was where Philip of Macedon was assassinated and his son, the famous and mythical Alexander the Great, was declared king of Macedonia.
