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In an attempt to boost tourism, over the next three years Greece plans to spend more than 20 million euros<\/strong> renovating and improving visitor services at museums and historic sites across the country.<\/p>\n

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Sunburst over the Acropolis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the Culture and Tourism Minister, Pavlos Geroulanos, many of Greek\u2019s major historical sites, monuments and museums, lack basic tourist needs such as car parks, toilets and vending facilities. Although despite the so-called neglect of \u2018basic services\u2019, tourism accounts for more than 15 percent of Greece\u2019s economy, and the nation\u2019s world-famous historical monuments are at the forefront of Greece\u2019s staunch tourist industry. Vintage Travel takes a look at some of the best historical landmarks Greece has to offer, regardless of their \u2018neglect\u2019 of public services.<\/p>\n

The Temple of Knossos, Crete<\/h5>\n

Having been inhabited since the seventh millennium BC, the island of Crete contains some of the most ancient and famous historical monuments in the whole of Greece. But perhaps the most spectacular is the Temple of Knossos, which was the site of the legendary Minotaur and the mythological labyrinth and was the capital of Minoan culture.<\/p>\n

Epidaurus Theatre<\/h5>\n

Whilst Greece may be intent on improving its popular tourist sites\u2019 services in an attempt to boost tourism, it does not have to worry about renovating the Epidaurus Theatre, which is one of the best preserved monuments in the whole of Greece. Visits to the 2,500-year-old theatre remain a popular daytrip from Athens, particularly during the Hellenic Festival, when shows are performed on the theatre.<\/p>\n

The Acropolis<\/h5>\n

No piece of writing dedicated to Greek historical sites could be complete without a mention of the Acropolis. With literally dozens of structures located within the Acropolis, such as the Propylaia, the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena, the Acropolis in Athens remains one of the most historically and culturally significant site in the\u00a0 world, regardless to whether its public toilets need a repaint.<\/p>\n

Olympia<\/h5>\n

Since its days hosting cultural festivals and sports competitions in ancient Greece, not only has the Olympic Games become the most important event of the sporting calendar, but Olympia has become a sanctuary of ancient Greece and a rare and eternally enduring popular tourist hotspot.<\/p>\n

Delphi<\/h5>\n

Being one of the most popular archaeological sites of Greece, Delphi remains a \u2018must-see\u2019 on every traveller enthused by witnessing some of Greece\u2019s highly unique, influential and inspiring ancient history, list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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