One of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe is Greece. A beautiful country with a fascinating history and incredible landscapes. Here are 10 interesting facts about Greece!
Meaning of the flag
The flag has nine lines, which represent the nine syllables of the national motto: "Eleftheria and Thanatos" (Freedom or Death). Blue refers to the color of the sky and sea, and white symbolizes the purity of the fight for freedom. The corner cross represents the traditional Greek Orthodox Church.
There are thousands of islands in Greece
To be more precise, there are more than 3000 of them. Surely, one is more beautiful than the other. Of course, only about 150 islands are inhabited. During our trip to Greece and Turkey, we visited several of them. Discover them with your own eyes!
The Greeks are very superstitious
The evil eye is a widespread practice in their tradition. They even have an amulet to protect them from any bad ideas, such as envy or revenge. This amulet is called "nazar", the evil eye stone, which symbolizes a blue eye that can protect from any evil. Surely you have seen it before, and if you go to Greece, you will see it everywhere, as it is the most popular souvenir.
Greece is the sunniest country in Europe
With an average of 250 sunny days a year, Greece is the country with the best climate in Europe. It is such a desirable holiday destination for a reason!
Celebrating a Greek Wedding
Greek weddings are different from traditional ones. The groom waits for the bride at the door of the church and then enters with white candles. Another characteristic and widely known moment of Greek celebrations is the tradition of breaking plates to ward off bad luck. Did you know this interesting fact about Greece?
Greek is the language with the longest documented history
Many words we use today come from Greek, which is one of the oldest languages in the world. Some examples: philosophy, democracy, geography.
The Olympic Games originated in Greece.
One of the most famous fun facts about Greece is that the first Olympic Games were held in 776 in Olympia, north of Athens. Athletes aimed to pay tribute to Zeus, the god of the sky and leader of all the deities.
The Greeks are very hospitable
One of the funniest interesting facts about Greece: did you know that there are almost no nursing homes in Greece? Old people are often cared for by their family in an orphanage. Likewise, young people find it difficult to leave home. Most of them do not start living together as a couple until they get married.
Feta, the Greek national cheese
One of the most famous Greek gastronomic products is feta. It is made from goat's milk and eaten alone or as an addition to other dishes. Definitely one of my favorites.
Blue Roofs
Continuing with Greek superstitions, another striking example of this is that many houses have typical domed roofs of an intense blue color: according to tradition, this color protects against the evil eye.
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