Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus,Greece.

     

    

In a small valley in the Peloponnesus, the shrine of Asklepios, the god of medicine, developed out of a much earlier cult of Apollo (Maleatas), during the 6th century BC at the latest, as the official cult of the city state of Epidaurus. Its principal monuments, particularly the temple of Asklepios, the Tholos and the Theatre - considered one of the purest masterpieces of Greek architecture – date from the 4th century. The vast site, with its temples and hospital buildings devoted to its healing gods, provides valuable insight into the healing cults of Greek and Roman times.
Date of Inscription: 1988
Ref: 491
Source-(Unesco.Org)
Thank you Vladimir for the magnificent site card with nice stamp.
2018 Stamp- World Bee Day

Mount Athos,Greece.

Cloaked by beautiful chestnut and other types of Mediterranean forest, the steep slopes of Mount Athos are punctuated by twenty imposing monasteries and their subsidiary establishments.An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized artistic site. The layout of the monasteries, presently inhabited by some 1,400 monks, had an influence as far afield as Russia, and its school of painting influenced the history of Orthodox art.
Thank you Fidel for the nice card.
Date of Inscription: 1988
Ref: 454

Meteora Greece.

In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Twenty-four of these monasteries were built, despite incredible difficulties, at the time of the great revival of the eremetic ideal in the 15th century. Their 16th-century frescoes mark a key stage in the development of post-Byzantine painting.
Received this beautiful card from Fidel with thanks.
Date of Inscription: 1988
Ref: 455

Paleochristian and Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika,Greece.

Founded in 315 B.C., the provincial capital and sea port of Thessalonika was one of the first bases for the spread of Christianity. Among its Christian monuments are fine churches, some built on the Greek cross plan and others on the three-nave basilica plan. Constructed over a long period, from the 4th to the 15th century, they constitute a diachronic typological series, which had considerable influence in the Byzantine world. The mosaics of the rotunda, St Demetrius and St David are among the great masterpieces of early Christian art.
Date of Inscription: 1988
Ref: 456
Received from fellow postcrosser from USA.
Thank you Sandra for the scenic card and beautiful stamps.
2017 Forever stamp
1999 Stamp- The 50th Anniversary of NATO
1999 Stamp- Frederick L. Olmsted,

Archaeological Sites of Mycenae and Tiryns,Greece

The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns are the imposing ruins of the two greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization, which dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C. It played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture. Also,these two cities are directly linked to the Homeric epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey , which have influenced European art and literature for more than three millennia.

Thank you Ischa for the the beautiful card affixing nice stamp which incidentally is my 500th one.

2016 Stamp- The 2400th Anniversary of the Birth of Aristotle, (384-322 BC)

Date of Inscription: 1999

Criteria: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)

Ref: 941

Old Town of Corfu,Greece.

The ensemble of the fortifications and the Old Town of Corfu is located in a strategic location at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea. Historically, its roots go back to the 8th century BC and to the Byzantine period. It has thus been subject to various influences and a mix of different peoples. As a fortified Mediterranean port, Corfu’s urban and port ensemble is notable for its high level of integrity and authenticity.Heidi in Finland sent this card.
Date of Inscription: 2007
Ref: 978

Archaeological Site of Olympia,Greece.

The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C.
In this universal place, the Olympic Idea was born, making Olympia a unique universal symbol of peace and competition at the service of virtue. Here, too, prominence was given to the ideals of physical and mental harmony, of noble contest, of how to compete well, of the Sacred Truce; values, which remain unchanged in perpetuity.This card is special as was sent by 7 year old Olivia in USA.Many thanks to Olivia who is a Postcrossing member.
Ref: 517

Acropolis-Athens,Greece.

The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth century bc, Athens, following the victory against the Persians and the establishment of democracy, took a leading position amongst the other city-states of the ancient world. The most important monuments were built during that time: the Parthenon, built by Ictinus, the Erechtheon, the Propylaea, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis, designed by Mnesicles and the small temple Athena Nike.(UNESCO#404)