10/14/2015
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- 1 Aegina is the place where the Athenians hide from the noise of the Greek capital Cities. Just an hour by sea, and before the tourists opens the island with dozens of great beaches. But Aegina is no less interesting for her. rich in history and sights. In the past she played a significant role in the development of Greece as a sea power. And today Aegina keeps treasures that are worth seeing.
- 2 Main attractions
- 3 Museums
Aegina is the place where the Athenians hide from the noise of the Greek capital Cities. Just an hour by sea, and before the tourists opens the island with dozens of great beaches. But Aegina is no less interesting for her. rich in history and sights. In the past she played a significant role in the development of Greece as a sea power. And today Aegina keeps treasures that are worth seeing.
Main attractions
The main attraction of Aegina rightly consider the temple Adyi This is an example of ancient architecture, located in a picturesque terrain: on the one hand it is surrounded by the sea, on the other – lush forests. The temple towers over the resort of Ayia Marina and is preserved. pretty good. Dedicated to Athena, he is impressive with majestic the look and beauty of the original Doric columns. During excavation There are many figures of the Bronze Age. All of them are exhibited in museums of Aegina and Athens.
The column is another ancient monument of the island. He appeared Acropolis of ancient Aegina, and the name is associated with the only the surviving part of the temple of Apollo – the column. First traces of man on this place date back to the Neolithic. Besides the artifacts of that period, The column opened archaeological fortress walls of the Bronze Age. A temple Apollo, who once adorned the acropolis, directly testified to the prosperity of the city. Walking around the area excavations, you can see the remains of the Byzantine fortifications.
photo: gtp.gr
One of the most popular monasteries of Aegina is Ayios Nectarios. There are always many pilgrims here – they worship Holy Nektarios, whom the Greeks particularly revere. Main temple The monastery is an impressive spacious church. She is sustained in Byzantine style and decorated with mosaics. From the church there is a road which leads to the top of the slope. Here stands the oldest temple the monastery beats the holy spring and is open to the monastic cell where Nektariy lived. If you manage to visit the monastery on November 9, You can take part in the festive worship services – on this day Aegina is a tribute to the memory of the saint.
From Aegina it is convenient to get to the nearest island of Moni. Go here for yachting and swimming in turquoise waters against the backdrop of lush greenery. The island is not inhabited. Its only inhabitants are wild goats and falcons, which are common to tourists in this reserved area. For lovers of mountaineering or trekking on moni there are quite a few routes.
The main city of the island – it also bears the name “Aegina” – is worthy detailed study. Its streets are filled with beautiful neoclassical buildings of bright colors. And in the picturesque port there are cozy taverns Walking around Aegina, it is worth walking to the house where Kazantzakis wrote his novel about Zorb. The writer had warm feelings for island and decided to settle down here to create surrounded unique landscapes of Aegina. Now the house is open for tourists.
photo: geotsak
Museums
Aegina not only inherited the wealth of the ancient world. She kept them in museums whose collections will be interesting. every tourist. And the island is known as the birthplace of the first Archaeological Museum, established in modern Greece. is he located in the house of Kapodistrias. The building itself is interesting for its neoclassical architecture. For almost 200 years of its history, the museum Aegina collected many artifacts from the Column, the Temple of Afaia, the sanctuary of Zeus. In the collection – ancient columns, burial vases, bas-reliefs, marble statues and inscriptions of the archaic period.
In the capital of Aegina, the museum of Kapralos – Greek a sculptor who grew up in a poor family and reached great heights. is he Several times represented Greece at exhibitions in Venice and Sao Paulo. Now his sculptures, the creation of which his inspired domestic scenes, military events and loved ones, exhibited in the museum.
No less interesting is the collection of the Folklore Museum. She completely reflects the distinctive character of Egina through furniture, paintings, prints, traditional costumes and family relics of the museum’s founders.
photo: Stathis Chionidis
Staying in the shadow of Athens, Aegina is worthy of the closest. attention of tourists. This island is associated with legends and glorious Greek history was not just a heavenly place for the Athenians. is he imbued with the spirit of time and eclecticism, combining antiquity and modernity, historical heritage and beauty of the coastal resorts.
