From 1500 a lot of  Sefardic judes came to Thessaloniki, after been expulsed of the south of Spain by the reconquista leaders.

In the Meteors (Peloponesus) several monasteries were built on top of rocks. In the same region is also Mystras worth visiting.

The site of Mycene is, besides for his  Lions Gate, extremely famous for the well preserved golden masks.

Most houses on the island Mykonos are constructed in the typical Cyclades style. The local government strictly controles all new projects or renovations.

The entrance in the monastic state Athos is not allowed for women. The borderline for females visitors is situated in  Ouranoupolis.