Incredible places from Greek mythology you can visit today

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There are plenty of places you can go to find beautiful beaches, party islands, mouthwatering cuisine, and sunny skies. But very few of them combine all these things with mesmerizing remnants of the ancient world and mythology. Dipped in ancient history, Greece is one of the very few countries that combine all of these with a dream destination for anyone interested in mythology.

 

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Athens -

Few cities are as closely tied to a divine figure as Athens is to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, craft, and warfare.

 

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Athens -

The daughter of Zeus, Athena battled Poseidon on the heights of the Acropolis to determine who would be the city's patron. Gifting the Athenian people olive trees for nourishment, light, and warmth, she was the winner.

 

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Delos -

Located just off the shores of Mykonos is the island of Delos, the birthplace of the twin gods Artemis and Apollo. It's also here that Leto, Zeus' lover, fled to escape Hera's fury and give birth to her children.

 

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Delos -

As a result, temples were built around the small island, and people from around Greece used to come and worship the deities.

 

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Mount Olympus -

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. In Greek mythology, it was believed to be the home of the 12 gods and goddesses.

 

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Mount Olympus -

Perfect for hikes, Mount Olympus offers many walking trails scattered around its sweeping valleys and hillsides.