Traditional settlements and villages and the historic centres of the cities are basic elements of Greek traditional architectural and cultural heritage and are certainly worthwhile visiting. There, ways of life, techniques, aesthetic preferences, artistic trends and social relations that developed throughout a turbulent historic evolution have left their traces everywhere.The wealth and diversity of Greek architectural heritage is evident in most of the 650 preservable traditional settlements/villages and the thousands of scheduled buildings, as well as in the ancient and Byzantine monuments which adorn the Greek countryside, both in coastal and mountainous areas, and the urban centres.
The conservation and promotion of the architectural heritage is a fundamental element of mild tourist development, offering alternative possibilities for all kinds of tourist activity. Many buildings of traditional architecture are now being used for different purposes and have various functions, such as tourist accommodation, museums, exhibitions, restaurants, public and municipal services, etc.
Furthermore, the historic centres of the cities are given new life thanks to the restoration of buildings, the creation of pedestrian zones and the landscaping of areas and are thus becoming attractive for citizens and visitors alike. Thus, in most major Greek cities areas are being upgraded that are of the utmost importance for the research on urban traditional architecture and the development of urban centres in the country throughout the centuries.
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