The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea (Καπνικαρέα) is one of the oldest churches in Athens, Greece. It sits in the middle of Ermou Street a few blocks from Monastiraki Square.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, commonly known as Metropolis or Mitropoli, is located on Mitropoleos Square in Monastiraki.
The Monastery of Agios Vlasios (Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Βλασίου) is a Greek Orthodox monastery located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It’s a short drive inland from Xylokastro near the village of Ano Trikala.
Thalero (Θαλερό) is a tiny village in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It’s located just two kilometers inland from the Gulf of Corinth and near the city of Xylokastro.
The Corinth Canal (Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου) connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It’s a popular stop on the tourist trail.
My favorite football team in the entire world is Olympiakos. I’ve been following them since I was a kid. When I saw online that Olympiakos was playing PAOK during my trip to Athens, my eyes lit up.
