Open the map
Start from an interactive map of the Mediterranean world, with key locations from ancient Greece highlighted and ready to explore.
Enjoy the marvels of the Ancient Greek World
Discover thousands of ancient Greek sites with one app.
Civyla turns your smartphone into a personal tour guide for Greece and the wider Ancient Greek world. Explore iconic temples, hidden ruins and statues with rich stories, wherever you are.
10,000+ locations
From famous landmarks like the Acropolis to lesser-known sites across islands, coasts and inland regions.
Interactive map
View the ancient world on an easy, zoomable map and jump straight into each site’s story.
Travel or learn from home
Use Civyla as a guide on your trip, or explore history virtually at your own pace.
Short, rich descriptions
Understand architecture, myths and key events without needing a textbook.
Free to download on iOS and Android. Data usage may apply when browsing maps and content.
How it works
History, travel and discovery in three simple steps.
Civyla is designed to be simple: open the map, find a site, and let the app walk you through its story — whether you are physically there or exploring from home.
Tap on a site
Each location comes with a concise description covering history, architecture, and the stories behind the monument.
Save and plan
Add places to your favourites, build your own route, or simply browse and learn at your own pace wherever you are.
Why Civyla
Ancient Greece, made approachable.
Civyla was built to make the depth of Greek civilisation feel accessible — without losing respect for the history behind every column and stone.
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Curated locations
Sites are selected and researched to cover both the famous and the overlooked — temples, sanctuaries, theatres, statues and more.
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Stories, not just coordinates
Civyla gives you context: why the site mattered, what happened there, and how it fits into the wider Greek world.
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Designed for travellers & enthusiasts
Whether you are planning a trip, guiding friends and family, or learning from your sofa, the app adapts to the way you explore.
New locations and stories are added regularly, so each time you open Civyla there is something else to discover.
Destinations
From Greece to the wider Hellenic world.
Civyla covers the footprint of Ancient Greek civilisation across the Mediterranean and beyond – from mainland Greece and its islands to Italy, Sicily, Cyprus, Western Turkey and other coastal regions where Greek cities and sanctuaries once flourished.
Magna Graecia
Explore temples, theatres and fortified cities in regions such as Sicily, Calabria and Campania, where Greek culture took root far from the Aegean.
Ionia & Asia Minor
Discover major centres like Ephesus, Miletus and Priene – places that shaped philosophy, science and politics in the ancient Greek world.
Cyprus & Eastern Mediterranean
Visit temples, fortifications and harbours on Cyprus and neighbouring coasts, where Greek routes connected to Egypt and the Near East.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
A few quick answers about what Civyla is, how it works and what you need in order to use it on your next trip or at home.
Is Civyla a travel guide or a history app?
Both. Civyla works as a lightweight travel companion when you are on site and as a history resource when you are at
home. You can follow the map while walking around or simply browse and read from your sofa.
Do I need to be in Greece to use it?
No. The app is designed so that anyone with an interest in Ancient Greece can explore the locations and stories
remotely. Being physically there simply adds the landscape to the experience.
Is Civyla free?
Civyla is free to download on iOS and Android. Depending on your region, additional features or future content packs
may be offered separately, but the core exploration experience remains accessible.
What languages are supported?
The app is currently available in English. Additional languages may be introduced over time based on demand and
community feedback.