Greece, one of the most ancient countries is a prominent place of tourist interest. It is no surprise therefore, that nearly 12-15 million tourists visit Greece every single year. With its history and culture that has bountiful to offer; and its natural beauty, elegance and serenity, Greece is only too inviting if you plan to go on a vacation. However, the number of sights that you can feast your eyes on here can end up being too long a list for you to cover unless you are planning a really long vacation. Therefore, to make life simpler for all you people wanting to visit this place of exquisite and wondrous beauty, here are the top five places in Greece that you must visit even if you end up not landing at any other place. Picked out for you, over the numerous other places in Greece are Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Crete and Rhodes.

Athens, the country�s capital is the most famous and most visited place in Greece. It houses a number of historical sites, galleries and museums, quite a few of which, to the advantage of tourists are located in a small area neighbouring the centre of the city. The Acropolis, with the Parthenon is one of the first sites anyone in the city would advise you to see, considering that it is a monument recognised world over. Apart from the Acropolis, other sites in Athens worth visiting are the Athens� national archaeological museum, the Athens Olympic stadium, the Temple of Poseidon etc.

The second best place to visit in the country is Thessaloniki, which is the country�s second biggest city. Having a 3000 year old history to its credit, this place finds itself included in the World Heritage List of the UNESCO. It offers fabulous views across the bay, has a brilliant promenade at the seafront and traditional houses in small paved streets. Adding to its touristic value, are the active night life and the gastronome culture that are alive in the city.

The remaining three destinations that top the list of places to be visited in Greece � Corfu, Crete and Rhodes, are all islands unlike Mexico's dive resort. The island of Corfu is situated right off the coast to the west of mainland Greece. It is a well know destination among those who love to holiday because of its greenery, exceptional beaches and mild Mediterranean climatic conditions. Also, a mountain that stands tall on the island allows an exotic view of the islands that surround Corfu, making it a more promising destination. Crete, another island, which is fourth on the list of the top 5 places to be visited in Greece, is the largest island in the country. The sandy beaches here, the rock-strewn bays, the calm coves, the mountain villages and the great number of nightclubs and beach bars, make Crete a well-loved travel destination. The sunlight it enjoys for a greater part of the year and its abundance of flora and fauna, few varieties of which are exclusive to the island, add to its charm. Fifth best in the striking Greece is the island of Rhodes. It has a jagged interior and a rough coast with plenty good beaches making it one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. The north coast of the island has a vivacious nightlife, whereas the southern part is more serene, more traditional and abundant in sites of historic value.

So, must you be visiting in Greece, do not miss setting a foot on these places. The most appropriate time to pay a visit is between April and November, since during this time the entire of Greece is bathed in sunshine. Remember that whatever be the kind of sights you enjoy, Greece is sure to have something to appease your senses.