希臘十大旅遊勝地（下）
提到希臘，人們腦中就會浮現出聖托裏尼島上的藍白房子和美麗的愛琴海。其實，作爲最受歡迎的旅遊目的地之一，希臘還有很多值得一遊的風景勝地。
5. Delphi 德爾菲
Second to the Acropolis in Athens, Delphi is Greece’s most popular archaeological site. Located about two and half hours from Athens along the slopes of the awe-inspiring Mount Parnassus, Delphi was once revered by the ancient Greeks as the center of the earth. Dedicated to the god, Apollo, Delphi was an important oracle. In ancient times, people would come to this sacred spot to inquire of the priestess for advice on a wide range of topics from farming to relationships and politics. Significant ruins and structures at Delphi include the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the theater and hippodrome that once hosted events of the ancient Pythian Games.
除了雅典衛城外，德爾菲是希臘最受歡迎的考古遺址。德爾菲距離雅典大約兩個半小時的路程，沿途是令人敬畏的帕納蘇斯山的山坡，它曾經被古希臘人尊崇爲地球的中心。德爾菲城供奉太陽神阿波羅，這裏的德爾菲神諭曾經是希臘重要的神諭。在古代，人們會來到這個神聖的地方，向女祭司尋求建議，話題廣泛，涉及耕種、感情到政治等各方面。德爾菲的重要遺蹟和建築包括阿波羅神廟、雅典國庫、劇院和曾經舉辦過古代皮西安運動會的競技場。
oracle[ˈɔːrəkl]: n. 神諭；預言；神諭處；聖人
hippodrome[ˈhɪpədroʊm]: n. 競技場；跑馬場（古希臘）
4. Meteora 美特拉
The Greek word meteora means “suspended in the air,” and this phrase aptly describes the spectacular cliffs that rise more than 1,200 feet (366 meters) into the air overlooking the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki in the north central mainland of Greece. What makes these cliffs even more inspiring are the historic monasteries perched along the summits. Dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries, the monasteries at Meteora were built by monks seeking spiritual isolation and freedom from religious persecution.
“Meteora”在希臘語中的意思是“懸浮在空中”，這個短語恰當地描述了美特拉的壯觀懸崖景觀。它海拔超過1200英尺（366米），俯瞰希臘中北部大陸的卡蘭巴卡和卡斯特拉基村莊。更令人驚歎的是，懸崖最高點上坐落着的歷史悠久的修道院。建造時間可追溯到14世紀和16世紀，是僧侶爲了尋求精神孤立和免於宗教迫害而建造的。
persecution[ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn]: n. 迫害；煩擾
3. Crete 克里特島
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is a spacious land of pleasing contrasts where landscapes range from stunning coastline to rugged mountains and rolling countryside dotted with olive trees. Bustling metropolitan cities spread beyond to quiet villages centered around outdoor coffee shops. Steeped in history, Crete still bears archaeological traces of the many civilizations that inhabited it down through the centuries.
克里特島是希臘最大的島嶼，土地廣闊，這裏有着令人心曠神怡的風景反差。從美麗的海岸線到崎嶇的山脈，再到點綴着橄欖樹的綿延起伏的村莊。熙熙攘攘的大都市一直延伸到以戶外咖啡店爲中心的僻靜的小村落。克里特島歷史悠久，至今仍保留着幾個世紀以來許多文明的考古遺蹟。
rolling: （山丘）綿延起伏的
2. Athens 雅典
Inhabited for more than 3,000 years, Athens is widely known as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. The city presents a confusing blend of historical and modern features. Athens is famous for its archaeological ruins and monuments such as the famous Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Ancient Agora and the Theatre of Dionysos just to name a few. However, Athens is not just about ancient ruins. This bustling city is also an important center for business, culture and nightlife.
雅典有3000多年的歷史，被譽爲西方文明的搖籃和民主的發源地。這座城市呈現出的是歷史和現代特徵的一種神祕融合。雅典以其考古遺蹟和紀念碑而聞名，這裏只列舉一些，例如著名的雅典衛城、帕特農神廟、古猶太教堂和狄俄尼索斯劇院，等等。然而，雅典不僅僅有古老的遺蹟。這座繁華的城市也是商業、文化和夜生活的重要中心。
1. Greek Islands 希臘羣島
The beautiful and exotic Greek islands lure droves of tourists every year, making them one of the world’s top travel destinations. With more than 2,000 islands to choose from they may initially be bewildered by their number and variety. From gorgeous beaches, ancient ruins, colorful harbors and active volcanoes the Greek islands have it all.
美麗而充滿異國情調的希臘羣島每年都吸引着大批遊客，使之成爲世界頂級旅遊目的地之一。遊客一開始可能會對島嶼的數量和多樣性感到眼花繚亂，因爲這裏有2000多個島嶼可供遊覽選擇。從美麗的海灘、古老的遺蹟到多彩的港口和活火山，各種景觀，希臘羣島應有盡有。
Part of the Cyclades group, Santorini is among the most picturesque islands and definitely one of the best places to visit in Greece. Also part of the Cyclades, Mykonos features a modern, cosmopolitan society blended with traditional whitewashed houses and maze-like streets. Located in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Turkey, Rhodes is the capital and largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, popular for its great beaches and historical significance. The northernmost of Greece’s Ionian Islands, Corfu was controlled by many foreign powers, notably the Venetians and British, which is reflected in its culture and the architecture on the island.
聖托裏尼島是基克拉迪斯羣島的一部分，是希臘風景最美的島嶼之一，也是希臘最好的旅遊勝地之一。同樣作爲基克拉迪斯羣島的一部分，米克諾斯島則以現代化、國際化爲特色，傳統的粉刷過的房子和迷宮般的街道在此交織。羅德島位於愛琴海，靠近土耳其海岸，是多迪卡羣島的首府和最大島嶼，因其美妙的海灘和悠久的歷史而廣受歡迎。科孚島位於希臘愛奧尼亞羣島的最北部，曾經被許多外國勢力控制，尤其是威尼斯人和英國人，這些反映在了科孚島的文化和建築上。
