The Greek word Meteora means "suspended in the air", and the words meteorite and meteorology come from the same root. The conglomerate rock at Meteora, Greece, has fantastic peaks upon which medieval monks built monasteries, several of which are still active. The Grand Meteora Monastery, founded in the 1300's AD, was built on this steep pinnacle.
Location: Meteora, Greece
Eighty kilometers from Athens, you will find Delphi, the center of worship of the god Apollo. The oracle of Delphi was a spiritual experience whereby the spirit of Apollo was asked for advice on critical matters relating to people's lives or affairs of the state. This is what remains of the Tholos temple, the most recognized structure in the site because of the color of the marble and the fact that it's a round temple, a rarity in Greek architecture.
Location: Delphi, Greece
The Temple of Poseidon, built in the 5th century, is in Doric style. Located at the top of the hill that juts out into the sea, it's a fitting place for its namesake. People used to scribble graffiti on the columns (the most famous by Lord Byron) but you can't do that now since the place is fenced off. We took a bus from downtown Athens and arrived 2 hours later just in time to watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea. Beautiful place to be.
Location: Sounion, Greece
