An ancient, silver coin depicting the Athena owl.

Windmills represent an effort to harness the enormous power of the winds blowing over the Greek islands and were used in previous centuries for grinding grain. Their architecture is pretty much the same in all islands.

Windmills represent an effort to harness the enormous power of the winds blowing over the Greek islands and were used in previous centuries for grinding grain. Their architecture is pretty much the same in all islands.

The trireme was an ancient rowing warship that sailed at an unprecedented speed for the time. It consisted of three rows of oars (to which it owes its name), and was used by many peoples in the Mediterranean.

Kore is a specific type of sculpture of the Archaic period depicting a female figure. There have been many interpretations as to which female figure is portrayed, whether a mortal or a deity.

The figure of a dove bearing an olive branch in its beak has been a symbol of peace and prosperity since ancient times. The olive tree itself plays a very significant role in the mythology and religion of different civilizations. For instance, in the symbolism of Christianity appears a dove carrying the bough of an olive tree, which Noah considers to be a sign that life has returned to earth after the great flood (the “Deluge”).

The Colossus of Rhodes is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Olympian god Apollo was famously the subject of the statue which was built in the 3^rd century BC and was approximately the same size as the Statue of Liberty in New York.

The blue domed churches of Santorini are one of the most iconic pictures of the island. The fact that they have been photographed extensively over the years is not to be solely attributed to the religious sentiment; it is in fact a matter of aesthetics, development and preservation of a unique architectural design that makes the island stand out.