Greece, Cradle of Civilization

Greece, also known as Hellas and officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country has borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east and south of mainland Greece, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west. Both parts of the Eastern Mediterranean basin feature a vast number of islands, islets and rock islands.

The "sala" (living room) is the most important room in the house, used to greet visitors, entertain during the long winter months, and even arrange marriages. The furnishings were carefully selected and displayed to portray the family's social status.

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The "sala" (living room) is the most important room in the house, used to greet visitors, entertain during the long winter months, and even arrange marriages. The furnishings were carefully selected and displayed to portray the family's social status.

Greece architecture living room