Lonely PlanetOct 21, 202610 Places from Greek Mythology That You Can Actually VisitFollow in the footsteps of the Greek gods on this journey to the 10 top sites from Greek mythology.10 sights in this storyMt OlympusSightmagnificent seat of the gods, hiking and natureElsewhereAcropolisAttractionAthens, Greecesite where Athena battled Poseidon for city patronageParthenonAttractionAthens, Greecededicated to AthenaDikteon CaveSightCrete, Greececave in Lasithi Province, vies for Zeus' birthplaceDelosSightMykonos, Greeceruins of sacred sanctuaries and a commercial hubSanctuary of ApolloSightDelphi, Greecewhere the Oracle made legendary pronouncementsAcheron RiverSightEpiros, Greeceborder between the living and the deadAncient NemeaSightNemea, Greecewhere Hercules killed the lion, site of Nemean GamesIdeon CaveSightCrete, Greececave on Mt Psiloritis, vies for Zeus' birthplaceKnossosSightCrete, Greecefabled place to search for the MinotaurRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
