Archaeological finds on the site date from as early as 700 BC. Herodotus (VI.87) mentions that in sixth century BC, the Athenians celebrated a quinquennial festival at Sounion, which involved Athens' leaders sailing to the cape in a sacred boat.
SYROS, CYCLADES, GREECE
Not only famous for its neoclassical mansions built within narrow streets cascading down to the harbour, but also for its numerous Orthodox and Catholic churches.
