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   When saying about Greece what comes to our mind mainly is its rich, wise historic past because of its grand historical figures, like philosophers - Plato, Aristotle and many others. But, we can't forget Greece is too, an exuberant region with landscapes which take our breath way, by the way,landscapes like magazine covers or desktop wallpapers .

   First of all, Greece is a country which takes part of the southern  Europe, and has a temperature that is privileged by a lush vegetation, which extends through the 12th longest coastline of the world. The Greek scenery is ruled by mountains among which feature the renowned Mont Olympus. From now on , I will present for you five wonderful spots in Greece: Mont Olympus , Meteora, Mont Athos, Santorini and Samaria Gorge. Enjoy the description for them!

   Starting with the famous Mont Olympus we can say it is located in the border of Macedonia with Thessaly, being the highest mountain in Greece. It reachs about 9,570 ft, and it's climbed each year for about 10,000 people in search of action. Besides that, It's home for several mythys of Greek legends.  The local mytology states  It is the home for twelve Gods of the Greek pantheon.

   As to Meteora, It is a home spot for monasteries in Greece, there can be found six of them composing a truly complex of monasteries for Eastern Orthodox religion. That monasteries are sat on the top of the sandstone rocks. During summer it's a very hot place to be, and in the winter a cold one, as the temperature decreases rapidly. It's recognised by UNESCO, as one of the most important  Greek heritage sites.

   The Mount Athos is in a peninsula of the Greek northern territory, and even as Meteora is ,  Athos  is one of the heritage sites  according to UNESCO as well . The Eastern Orthodox Church only allows males over 18 years old and that practise that religion live there, this because,the government is owned by the Holy Community, that implements strict rules about the visitation of its mountain region.

   Santorini is an island originated from pre-historic volcanic eruptions, the mentioned island is just 200 kilometers southeast of Greece. There, you can enjoy warm climate if you're fleeing from the cold climate, besides of being popular because of its white houses on the top of a mountain chain.

   Lastly, we'll talk about Samaria Gorge, which, in fact, it's a gorge formed due to a small river between the White mountains and the Mont Volakias. The attraction there, It is due to the Cretan goat, a specie of goat which is  found just there. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions, since, few of the most ancient civilisations settled in gorges.

   Thanks for you spend your time for reading my "Pretty Paragraphs"!!! And don't forget to going on a visit  through Greece, if you can, in my place, It's a "beautiful opportunity" really!