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EUROPE ISSUE

MAGAZINE ISSUE 13 : EUROPE

LISBON’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS pg. 32

IN SEARCH OF VIKINGS pg. 54

CÔTE D’AZUR IN THE COMPANY OF A CHEF pg. 12

Introduction

LETTER from the CREATIVE DIRECTOR

visit the Viking Ship Museum Oslo before their temporary closure and have already begun planning a return to coincide with their reopening. Aside from history and architecture, Europe’s cuisine also begs for a second helping. We are so fortunate to have a talented and diverse culinary team that offers incredible insight into the regional specialties of each destination — and few do it better than Chef Kathryn Kelly. When we began planning this issue, she was the first call we made, and she did not disappoint. Chef Kelly expounded on the delicious traditions of Monaco and the South of France. She even revealed her favorite place to have breakfast in Monte Carlo, and I can’t wait to try it when I’m next in port. As is customary with our magazine, each article is paired with voyages that bring these destinations to your suite’s doorstep, along with serendipitous encounters with locals, new favorite dishes and amazing art and architecture. I hope one of these itineraries inspire you to return to Europe and see it again with “new eyes.”

We even took a fresh look at architecture by featuring some remarkable European structures, such as Barcelona’s famous Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery and a list of masterpieces in Lisbon, two of which are featured on our new Behind the Design tour offerings: the historic Belém Tower and the fluidly beautiful MAAT. In Seville, the Royal Alcázar is an extraordinary example of Mudejar art with its mix of Islamic and Christian cultures; it’s exquisite and begs to be seen more than once in your life. The same can be said for the medieval walled city and buildings of Dubrovnik. It deserves a second look, especially after having watched the HBO series, Game of Thrones . Whether you are interested in ancient battles or fictional ones, the article on Dubrovnik captures a sense of beauty and history unique to this coastal gem of Croatia. I really enjoyed an ultimate view of the city, be sure to take the cable car to the panoramic overlook and enjoyed a lovely lunch. If your journey leads you north, you will most likely be in Viking territory, whose stories have also been dramatized in television and movies of late. Remarkable archaeological finds from Norway to Iceland can connect you to these fascinating warriors in a way that the silver screen cannot. I was fortunate enough to

When planning my travels, I tend to look toward places I’ve never been before. But recently, I had the opportunity to return to some of my favorite cities in Europe…and I was overjoyed. Undoubtedly, the last two years gave me a new appreciation for the places I have been, and revisiting allowed me to see them in a new light. As Marcel Proust famously wrote, “The real voyage of discovery, consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” We aimed to capture that sentiment for you in this issue. With every turn of the page, you will find an interesting read that offers a new perspective about a familiar place. Perhaps a city that you already have fond memories of, like my beloved Sorrento and its delicious limoncello. Or a place that has undergone changes since your last visit, like historic Belfast and its new designation as a UNESCO-listed City of Music.

Warmly,

Janice Davidson Vice President, Creative & Brand Experience Regent Seven Seas Cruises ®

BELEM TOWER LISBON, PORTUGAL

inside this ISSUE

discover EUROPE Zesty Business: The Story of Amalfi Lemons................................... 4

at your SERVICE

Côte d’Azur in the Company of a Chef.............. 12

A Glimpse at Crete’s Marvelous Mythology... 20

The Regent Experience.......................................... 78

A Historian Shares 7 Incredible Greek UNESCO Sites............................................................. 26

Immerse Yourself....................................................... 82

Luxurious Suites....................................................... 86

Lisbon’s Most Beautiful Buildings....................... 32

Exquisite Cuisine....................................................... 88

Dubrovnik: If These Walls Could Talk................ 38

Impeccable Service................................................. 90

A Guide to Lovćen National Park, Montenegro ................................................................ 44

Onboard Lifestyle..................................................... 92

Discover Bordeaux’s Most Iconic........................ 48

Terms & Conditions.................................................. 98

In Search Of Vikings................................................. 54

Europe Calendar September 2022 - June 2024 ................................... 100

The Indomitable Sound of Belfast...................... 58

Warmth & Happiness in Scandinavia................. 62

A Little Bit Local in Seville..................................... 68

The Monastery of Montserrat .............................. 74

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Italy

ZESTY BUSINESS

The Story of Amalfi Lemons

BY GREATITALIANCHEFS.COM

AMALFI HASN’T ALWAYS BEEN FAMOUS FOR LEMONS, BUT IT CERTAINLY IS NOW — THE SWEET, AROMATIC FLAVOR OF THESE INCREDIBLE CITRUS FRUITS HAS MADE THEM FAMOUS ALL OVER THE WORLD. READ ON TO FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT MAKES THEM SO SPECIAL. Lush, verdant and kaleidoscopic with color, the Amalfi coast is one of Italy’s most beautiful sights — a gleaming diamond in a nation full of treasures. Alongside neighboring seaside settlements like Positano, Ravello and Sorrento, Amalfi is a huge tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors every year. UNESCO declared the coastal town as a World Heritage Site in 1997, and it remains an area of outstanding natural beauty.

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you can eat a good Amalfi lemon the same way you would eat an orange, should you so wish (although it still packs a puckering punch). The skins are rich in healthy, flavourful oils — which is why a bit of Amalfi lemon zest goes a long way in a bowl of pasta — and they’re both packed with vitamin C to boot. A quirk of nature also means these lemons only grow on the coastlines around Amalfi and Sorrento. As the cool sea breeze comes inland it is trapped in the steep mountain valleys, where it settles and creates a unique microclimate that is perfect for lemon growing. Not only are

Mention Amalfi to anyone with a hint of a food brain, and only one thing comes to mind: lemons. Known as “sfusato Amalfitano” in Italy — sfusato is Italian for “spindle,” presumably an old reference to the lemons’ elongated shape — Amalfi lemons are an iconic symbol of Italy’s bountiful produce and have been coveted for over a thousand years for their sweet flavor and powerful citrus aroma. Head to ancient Roman settlements like Pompeii and Herculaneum, and you’ll see lemons depicted in Roman villa mosaics. It seems likely that lemons first arrived in Italy by way

of Middle Eastern merchants, but these would have been more like the lemons we know in the UK — small and sour. By the turn of the eleventh century, farmers had managed to cross these lemons with local bitter oranges, and were cultivating what we know today as Amalfi lemons. Amalfi was a powerful seafaring republic around this time, with a large network of trade routes weaving across the Mediterranean, not only were these unique lemons a much-desired trade item, they were also popular among sailors as a way to fight o¡ scurvy during long voyages. Not all lemons from the area are necessarily Amalfi lemons, though. In fact, two varieties of lemon are cultivated on the Sorrento Peninsula: sfusato Amalfitano on the southern coast, and limone di Sorrento on the other side of the peninsula. Sorrento lemons are slightly rounder than their spindly Amalfi cousins, but both are IGP-protected and equally sought-after. So, what makes Amalfi lemons — and indeed, Sorrento lemons — so special? Unlike the small, sour varieties you’ll find in your local supermarket, Amalfi lemons are large, sweet and juicy. The skins are softer and the pith not as bitter, meaning that

the lemon trees in the valleys protected from harsher northern winds, they also get blazing sunshine over the majority of the year, while the incoming sea breeze maintains a cool enough temperature to keep the lemon trees happy. While the climate and fertile soils are ideal, the terrain is rather more di¦cult. The rocky outcrops make the use of machinery impossible and lemon growers have to work extremely hard for their harvest, climbing thousands of stone steps every day with large baskets to collect their fruits. Lemons are harvested multiple times a year on the Sorrento Peninsula, so you’ll be able to try them whenever you visit the coast, but it is generally agreed that the best lemons are harvested between March and July. Visit Amalfi or Sorrento and you’ll probably find you’re always within a few metres of a bottle of limoncello — the local lemon liqueur that has become synonymous with the area. A huge percentage of the year’s lemon harvest goes towards the brewing of limoncello, and locals say that di¡erent bottles have very di¡erent flavors, depending what time of year the lemons were picked.

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LIMONCELLO

LEMON GROVE TERRACES

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If limoncello isn’t your thing, fear not, the people of Campania enjoy their lemons in a huge variety of other ways. Lemon is often used in the preparation of meat and fish, lending perfume and acidity to dishes like garlic lemon chicken and the gorgeous Luciana-style braised octopus. Risotto al limone may sound a little bland, but the reality is delicious, and especially popular as a light lunch in the summer months. Lemon leaves are also useful for cooking, lending a more subtle aroma to dishes. Frittelle de Ciceniello is not to be missed — ciceniello is the local word for what the Italians call bianchetti — small fish like sardines and anchovies, deep-fried and served with crispy lemon leaves. There’s provolettetoo — a smoked fresh cheese, which is grilled and served on a bed of lemon leaves. Sometimes you’ll see lemons simply cut into segments and served with a sprinkling of salt, a splash of oil and a scattering of mint. And then there’s dessert — delicious, sweet and sharp torta al limone , cannoli with lemon cream, and delizia al limone — a sponge cake soaked in limoncello, topped with whipped lemon cream. If Amalfi and Sorrento lemons are available in your grocery store or local market, switch out your normal lemons for these more succulent varieties, and you have an instant upgrade to your favorite dishes! Great British Chefs is the team behind the fastest growing food websites in the UK (www.greatbritishchefs.com and www.greatitalianchefs. com). Both sites are go-to destinations for foodies in search of recipe inspiration, cooking guides and in-depth features on the world of food, drink, cooking and chefs.

LEMON TREE FIELDS AMALFI COAST, ITALY

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French Riviera

With more than three decades of experience in the culinary industry, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Executive Director of Culinary Enrichment Chef Kathryn Kelly has spent plenty of time at sea and traveling around the world. Yet, one region keeps calling her back for seconds. We sat down with the beloved Chef to chat about the culinary heritage of Côte d’Azur and her personal favorite foodie experiences when she’s in the French Riviera. IN THE COMPANY OF aChef BY MARI DE ARMAS The southeast region of France is a land of contrasts. Its vast range of landscapes and rich culture cannot be summed up in one word, which is why it needs three: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. And what can be said about the exquisite cuisine? By last count in 2020, the region boasted a staggering 86 Michelin-starred restaurants. Additionally, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is one of the oldest wine producing regions in France. “The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Provence is wine,” Chef Kelly began. “No food experience is complete without wine and nowhere is that truer than in the South of France. If we’ve traveled together, you know that my favorite rosé is from the Bandol region. I remember when we began taking guests on Gourmet Explorer Tours, a few of them were apprehensive about it. I remember one guest in particular referring to it as “candy wine,” which made me laugh, but when they tasted it, they instantly changed their minds. Bandol rosé has a beautiful minerality to it and you can really taste the terroir where the grapes are grown.”

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VIEW OF AIGUINES VILLAGE AND RENAISSANCE-STYLE CHÂTEAU OVERLOOKING LAC DE SAINTE CROIX LAKE-ALPES DE HAUTE PROVENCE, FRANCE

The coastal waters in this region have been occupied since prehistoric times, but it was the arrival of the Romans in the 1st century BCE that made a long-lasting impact on Provence’s wine-producing heritage. They recognized the potential of the soil of the land they called Provincia Romana and planted it with grape vines. Coastal vineyards enveloped by a warm climate created a powerful mixture that endures to this day. “When thinking about what makes a great meal, we can talk about wines, recipes and ingredients to no end. However, a detail that often gets overlooked is the setting. So much of the ambiance of the restaurant or the venue enhances the food. In particular, our Gourmet Explorer Tour to the Michelin two-star restaurant La Chèvre d’Or o¡ers this unforgettable trifecta,” shared Chef Kelly. “You enjoy multi-course tasting menus, paired wines in a private dining room atop Èze with a view that is transfixing.” Every detail of the landscape in Èze embodies its history. Alluring pedestrian-only streets lead the way to the ruins of the 12th-century castle crowning the hamlet. This jewel of a village is perched above the Mediterranean on a 1,400-foot peak where you can see the changing blues of the sea, from indigo to turquoise to the azure that gave the coast its name. A mere half-an-hour to the east is one of the Chef’s best-loved destinations and arguably the crown of the Côte d’Azur — even though it is technically not a part of France. With a population of about 5,000 and a territory that covers less than a square mile, Monaco packs a lot of flavors into a tiny land. “Hearing someone mention Monaco, we collectively get a mental image of the Casino, the Grand Prix and Grace Kelly, after all this is the playground of Europe’s elite. But the culinary tradition of this principality is founded on simple Mediterranean ingredients that honor the land it’s grown in. There is a true seasonal orientation in the dishes you’ll enjoy here. Throughout the year, the menus change to highlight the harvest. For instance, in the spring you will find delicious chef-creations that feature artichokes and fava beans, while in the fall the flavors are bolder with tomatoes, zucchinis and squashes,” said Chef Kelly. continue...

We asked Chef Kelly what her top recommendations for the best restaurants in Monte Carlo would be and Louis XV — as one might expect — was the first that came to mind. “Chef Alain Ducasse was just 33 when the Louis XV became the first hotel restaurant to receive three Michelin stars. Dining at Louis XV at Place du Casino inside the luxurious Hotel de Paris, under the overwhelmingly beautiful art on the walls and ceiling is an experience that should be on every foodie’s travel list. I have recommended this restaurant to many of our guests that overnighted in Monte Carlo and all have shared that it was one of the best meals of their lives.” Chef Kelly paused her description of the venerated restaurant for a moment and leaned in almost as if she was sharing a secret. “When I’m in Monaco, one of my favorite things to do is not as glamorous as dining at a Michelin-star restaurant, but it’s equally as enriching. I love to wake up in the morning and head right over to the Condamine Market for a cup of co¡ee and indulge in Monégasque street food.” She went on to describe some must-try foods, among them the Monaco socca made with chickpea flour and oftentimes enhanced with herbs. Another was the Pissaladière, a savory breakfast tart topped with caramelized onions and black olives. “As a Chef, to see, smell and taste the seasonal produce, the gorgeous Provencal flowers, the herbs, and the rest, is incredibly inspirational. In my view, that’s the place to be.”

KATHRYN KELLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CULINARY ENRICHMENT

ÈZE, FRANCE

Mari de Armas is a travel writer specializing in luxury cruising. She is a regular contributor to the official blog of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Luxury Goes Exploring. Read more of her posts at RSSC.com/Blog.

— EXPLORING — Mont Carlo Pair your culinary experience with the sights and sounds of glimmering Monte Carlo. Below are the top must-see attractions of this exquisite city. MONTE CARLO CASINO. Established in the mid-19th century by Prince Charles III, this elegant casino was built in an attempt to fund the small principality of Monte Carlo. The casino’s facade is neoclassical with an array of angels along the rooftop, and the interior is no less ornate. For those of you that prefer not to gamble with your money, you can visit the world-famous casino from 9am to 1pm when games are not operating. MONTE CARLO OPERA HOUSE. The equally elaborate opera house is connected to the casino and adjacent to the noted Hôtel de Paris on Place du Casino. Renovated in 1988, the interiors are strikingly modern. Place du Casino is an immaculate street lined with carefully tended flowerbeds, impeccably manicured lawns, impressive sculptures and magnificent fountains. PALACE OF THE PRINCE. This palace of Monaco was the target of many attacks over the centuries, and much eort went into its fortification. The Grimaldi family had to act with diplomatic agility in order to maintain the tiny kingdom. In the 17th century, a royal title was conferred upon Prince Honoré II, and he began transforming his castle into a palace. One of the main attractions at the palace is the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which takes place daily at precisely 11:55am. OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM. This impressive museum of marine sciences is one of the greatest achievements of Monaco’s visionary leader, Prince Albert I. The institute welcomes scientists from all over the world. The main floor features a complete range of oceanic fauna and giant skeletons of marine mammals. Famous marine biologist Jacques Cousteau served as the museum director for many years.

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A GLIMPSE AT CRETE’S

MARVELOUS MYTHOLOGY ISLAND OF THE GODS

By Terry Ward

KNOSSOS

MINOAN SNAKE GODDESS

A statue of a Minoan snake goddess with serpents writhing in her outstretched hands and ancient renderings of Greece’s famous bull-headed monster, the minotaur, are among the fascinating treasures unearthed from Crete. And if any island brings Greek mythology to life during a port of call on Greece’s magnificent shores, it’s this one. According to mythology, this 160-mile-long island south of the Greek mainland is where Zeus was born—along with twins, Apollo and Artemis. But how far back Greek mythology dates and where it began is harder to say. Rather than being backed by a written book like the Bible, Greek mythology was passed on via oral traditions instead of written ones. And while archaeologists find it hard to pinpoint exactly where Greek mythology’s origins lie, it likely dates back as far back as 3000 BCE to Crete, where myths are believed to have first originated from stories told by the island’s Minoan civilization. Mythology still sparks the imagination and incites wonder in these parts. Read on for a few places on Crete with deep mythological significance that you can explore during your next port of call. continue...

DIKTEON CAVE

KNOSSOS No visit to Crete is complete without a visit to Knossos, the ancient Minoan palace referenced in Homer’s Odyssey. Crete’s grandest Bronze Age archaeological site, Knossos dates to before 2000 BCE. According to Greek mythology, King Minos lived here behind a labyrinth of walls designed by Daedelus, who Minos kept locked away in a tower with Icarus, so that the maze’s secrets would never be revealed. The fabled minotaur also dwelled here, according to myth, and battled Theseus, the early king of Athens. The palace was the center of Minoan political power and decadence. And standing under its hulking columns and walls today is an utterly transporting experience. APTERA A few miles east of Chania in Western Crete, the archaeological site of Aptera became an important city for the Minoans around the 8th century BCE and is still being excavated to uncover new wonders today. The ruins include Roman baths and arched Roman cisterns as well as a limestone theater and the Byzantine monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos. The site overlooks Souda Bay, with magnificent views of the sapphire

sea. In Greek, Aptera means “without wings.” And when you understand this site’s connection to Greek mythology, the moniker makes sense. Myths maintain that Aptera was where the sirens and muses sparred in a legendary contest that left the sirens wingless–only to plunge forever into the sea. IDEON AND DIKTEON CAVES Crete is riddled with limestone caves (over 3,000, in fact). And two of them–Ideon and Dikteon–spar over the honor of being the birthplace of Zeus, the mythical king of all Greek Gods, who was allegedly born to Rhea inside one of them. Steps descend into the maw of Dikteon Cave on the Lassithi Plateau in eastern Crete, where the scent of wild thyme and sage rises from the surrounding hills. The cave has impressive stalactites and stalagmites illuminated to wondrous e¡ect. Ideon Cave is tucked into the side of Mount Ida, Crete’s highest mountain, and overlooks the Nida Plateau, with slightly less spectacular interior formations. You can visit both caves and judge for yourself where you get the strongest Zeus-origin vibes.

VAULTED CISTERN IN ANCIENT TOWN APTERA

PHAISTOS Often likened to a simpler and smaller-scale version of Knossos, Phaistos was the second-largest city of ancient Crete. The site of the former Minoan palace occupies a hilltop in central Crete and, in mythology, was the seat of power for King Radamanthis, the brother of King Minos. Phaistos is also said to have been the birthplace of Epimenidis, a Greek soothsayer considered one of the seven wise men of the ancient world. The rebuilt palace structure here dates to 1700 BCE, with well-preserved foundations, a main courtyard with its original stones and some of the best views in all of Crete. Stand here and admire the Messara Plain, patchwork villages and Mount Ida at your feet. MATALA BEACH This beautiful bay on Crete’s south-central coast bookended by towering sandstone cli¡s is a popular place to swim and sunbathe, with bars and tavernas that invite you o¡ the sand to sip something frosty and share plates of grilled fish, Cretan cheeses and olives. As Homer told it, this is where Helen of Troy’s husband, Menelaus, swam ashore after being shipwrecked. And in Greek mythology, these shores are said to have beckoned Zeus, too, who clambered ashore here after crossing the sea with princess Europa (in the form of a white bull) on his back. Freelance travel writer Terry Ward is based in Florida but is frequently on the road (or at sea!) to report stories. Her work has been published by such outlets as Travel Channel, the Washington Post, Travel+Leisure and Cruise Critic. Visit her website to learn more, www.terry-ward.com.

MINOAN PALACE OF PHAISTOS FROM HERAKLION

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Greek Isles

a historian shares 7 incredible GREEK UNESCO SITES

BY TERRY WARD

An itinerary with ports of call in Greece brings the annals of ancient history to life nearly every time you step ashore, with 18 sites of natural and cultural significance among the country’s UNESCO World Heritage listed sites (and another 14 tentatively under consideration, too). “Standing on the crossroads between Asia, Africa, and Europe, Greece’s history is as old and varied as its architecture and art,” says Georgia Tsouvala, President of the Association of Ancient Historians, a group of ancient history professionals in the United States and Canada. More than a living museum, “Greece,” says Tsouvala — who is from the Greek town of Drama — “[is also] a place to enjoy fresh food and the Mediterranean way of living.” Feast your senses on the following UNESCO World Heritage sites as you cruise storied islands and explore the mainland, too–and let Greece’s ancient and contemporary culture get under your skin.

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TERRACE OF THE LIONS DELOS

Three to see in Athens, Rhodes and Mykonos ACROPOLIS, ATHENS With monuments that span the entire

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history of the Greek state, Athens’ Acropolis is the major one to see during a visit to Greece’s largest city. Tsouvala points to the Classical Temples of Nike (Victory) and of Poseidon and Athena–as well as the Roman Odeon of Herodotus Atticus on the site’s south slope, and a 20th century bastion holding the Greek flag–among the not-to-miss sites.

ACROPOLIS ATHENS

Of course, the most important building of all is the Parthenon, dedicated to Athens’ patron goddess, Athena Parthenos, which dates to the 5th century BCE. Today, the area surrounding the Acropolis is still Athens’ beating heart, full of shops and cafes, medieval churches and winding backstreets. There is simply no place like this on Earth, so come soak it all in. MEDIEVAL CITY OF RHODES The largest of the islands in the Dodecanese chain, Rhodes is a delightful port of call and lies along an important historical trade route stretching from the Black Sea to Cyprus, the Levant and Egypt. “Rhodes was in contact with or occupied by every Mediterranean naval power throughout its history,” says Tsouvala, naming Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, the Knights of St. John, Ottomans and Italians. And while the island has a very rich history, its architectural highlight is the UNESCO listed medieval city by the port. The Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem arrived at Rhodes as refugees in 1306 but “quickly turned militant,” Tsoualas explains. They took over the island from the Byzantine emperor in 1309 and built a powerful Navy to protect trade, updating the walls and ports of the medieval city that you can visit today. Don’t miss viewing the D’Amboise Gate, the Grand Master’s Palace, and the Street of the Knights, which leads to the Great Hospital that houses the Archaeological and Epigraphic Museums. There are also ancient Hebrew inscriptions (the Jewish population here was one of the oldest in Greece), Ottoman fountains and a number of noteworthy churches and mosques.

“The medieval town is a lively place during the summer months, with shops, cafes, and restaurants lining the main streets,” Tsouvala says, so be sure to get out and explore.

DELOS This uninhabited island o¡ the coast of Mykonos is steeped in lore. “Greek myth has it that Delos is the island on which Leto gave birth to Artemis and Apollo, her twins from Zeus,” says Tsouvala. And among Delos’ many incarnations over the centuries, the island served as a treasury for the Delian League, a slave market during the Hellenistic period and a “place for Athenians, Romans, and other merchants to make a good living because of the island’s position in the Aegean and the number of ports it provides,” she says. Today, the entire island is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site that can only be visited by boat. Stroll trails to visit sites like the ancient theater and theater quarter as well as an excellent museum, the Archaeological Museum of Delos, with its fine collection of ancient Greek sculptures and other artifacts unearthed on the island. Tsouvala says the Archeological Museum of Mykonos is also worth seeking out for incredible treasures that include a magnificent funerary urn embellished with the Trojan horse and scenes from the Trojan war.

THE ANCIENT THEATER OF PHILIPPI, KAVALA, EASTERN MACEDONIA & THRACE

BYZANTINE FORTRESS ON THE ACROPOLIS OF THESSALONIKI

PATMOS ISLAND, DODECANNESE ISLANDS, DETAIL FROM AN ORTHODOX CHURCH

VENETIAN FORTRESS CORFU

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI At the base of the ruins of an acropolis near Kavala in northeastern Greece, this UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily preserves remains from the Roman colony of military veterans stationed here from the first century CE on and the sprawling Christian city of the Late Roman Empire. “One can visit the theater where plays and concerts take place in the summer, and the so-called prison of St. Paul before heading to the Roman forum on the opposite side of the street,” says Tsouvala. THE MONASTERY OF ST. JOHN “THE THEOLOGIAN” AND THE CAVE OF THE APOCALYPSE ON THE ISLAND OF PATMOS Part of an important trading route, the island of Patmos was occupied by many cultures. A Christian pilgrimage site since Byzantine times, it’s said to be where John the Apostle was exiled in 95 CE, had the vision of the Apocalypse and wrote the Book of the Revelation. Tsouvala points to several sites to see here, including the 12th century monastery and its museum, the Chora (main town) and its theological seminary, the Cave of the Apocalypse and several smaller churches and chapels. Freelance travel writer Terry Ward is based in Florida but is frequently on the road (or at sea!) to report stories. Her work has been published by such outlets as Travel Channel, the Washington Post, Travel+Leisure and Cruise Critic. Visit her website to learn more, www.terry-ward.com.

Other fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece OLD TOWN OF CORFU Known for its nature reserves and spectacular beaches, the Old Town of Corfu stands apart. “Its architecture has strong Italian elements with busy piazzas, long loggias, tall building walls, romantic streets, and Venetian fortresses,” Tsouvala says. This is also where you’ll find the only Georgian building in the Mediterranean, the Royal Palace, which dates to 1820 and harkens back to an island connection between the Greek and British Royal families. PALEO-CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE MONUMENTS OF THESSALONIKA Tsouvala calls Thessalonika a “walking museum for early Christian and Byzantine architecture and art from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries CE.” Among the major sites to see here in Greece’s second largest city are the Byzantine Walls, the 5th century Church of Hosios David (and its frescos of Christ, which are some of the earliest), the Roman Baths and the Cryptoporticus, an ancient underground mall.

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