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Greece – The Birthplace of European Civilization

Greece, an ancient country situated on the Mediterranean in southeast Europe, is full of archaeological locations, elegant hotels, rural tavernas, and family resorts. 20 percent of the land being covered by islands, the landscape varies from high mountains (such as the Pindus), rocky foothills, fertile plains, and pine-forested moorlands. The maximum islands nearly 1,400 in number are densely grouped in the Aegean along the Greek and Turkish coasts, whereas the others are the Ionian Islands along the west coast in the Ionian Sea. Some islands such as Kefalonia and Amorgos are calm in nature, while Mykonos and Páros are known for their party time. In the 5th century B.C., Greece achieved its pinnacle due to Athens that got its recognition as the Mediterranean’s cultural and artistic hub.  [...] 

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Italy – The Home of Famous Poets and Painters

Italy, situated in north Europe, is a country of varied landscape and lush cultural legacy. A chic, sophisticated, and genial land, Italy has encouraged writers, visual artists, and the path of European development from the cultural and political point of views. Offering ancient to modern environs, the renowned cities of Venice, Florence, Siena and Naples are full of unique modern styles; while the hill towns such as San Gimignano in Tuscany are famous for their medieval period. Italy holds a fusion of skills, historic events, and modern style. Having a spectacular natural topography, the azure waters of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda form the beach of sand and sunshine, while the snow-clad slopes of the Dolomite Mountains are the abode of winter sports. Originally occupied by the mysterious  [...] 

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