Time Zone |
Europe/Athens |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
Time Zone |
Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Messene, located in the region of Messinia in the southwestern Peloponnese, Greece, is the site of an important city-state in Ancient Greece, founded in 369 BC by Epaminondas, a general of Thebes, in order to counter Spartan hegemony. The ancient city is famous for its well-preserved wall system, which is about 9 kilometers long, some of which are still as high as 3 meters, and contains towers and gates, demonstrating the mastery of ancient Greek military defense architecture. The site also contains the remains of the Ancient Greek Stadium, the Temple of Asclepius, the Agora (marketplace), etc. The stadium could hold tens of thousands of spectators, witnessing the prosperity of ancient Greek sports culture. Messini is not only an important site for the study of the ancient Greek city-state system and urban planning, but also a perfect blend of history and nature in the Peloponnese region, attracting many history lovers and tourists to visit.
Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is located in the lower reaches of the Daedong River in the west and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. As an ancient city with a history of 1,000 years, once the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty and rebuilt through wars in modern times, the city is known for its neat and tidy planning and Juche architectural style. Landmarks include the Juche Tower, the Triumphal Arch, and the Great Monument of Mansudae, highlighting the national ideology. Pyongyang, with its high green coverage, is known as a "city in a park", and has well-developed education and art businesses, with cultural institutions such as the Pyongyang Film Studio and the Mansudae Art Theater, which are important windows for the DPRK's external presentation.