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page 1Tourist attractions in the North Aegean
Heraion of Samos
ancient sanctuary of Hera on Samos
Pythagoreion
The Pythagoreion is the archaeological site of the ancient town of Samos in Samos, Greece. It is located in the area of the modern town of Pythagoreio, from which it got its modern name. The archaeological site contains ancient Greek and Roman monuments and a famous ancient tunnel, the Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct. Along with the Heraion of Samos, the Pythagoreion was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 because of its testimony to the cultural, military, and economic importance of Samos during Archaic and early Classical Greece.
Petrified forest of Lesbos
petrified wood forest found on the island of Lesbos, Greece
Ypsario
Ypsario () or Ypsarion (also Ipsarion or Ipsario) is a mountain in Thasos island, Greece. At 1204 metres, it is the highest point of the island. It is most commonly reached by hikers via the village of Potamia, although it can also be reached from Theologos.
Fengari
Fengari (), also known as Saos (), is the tallest mountain in the Aegean island of Samothrace, Greece, with an elevation of .