| Visiting some of the Ancient and Historical
sights.
More details information can be found on this web
site
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Acropolis - Situated on a hill
overlooking Athens city is the Acropolis, one of the most popular archeological
sights in Athens which houses the Parthenon. Its best to visit early
morning to avoid crowds. There is also a small museum in the
Acropolis Area. |
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Portica of Eumenes. |
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Theatre of Dionyssos. |
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Areopagus (Tribunal). |
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Hill of the Pnyx. |
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Monument of Philopappos |
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Hill of Musses. |
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Temple of Olympian Zeus - 15
Columns are all that remain of what once was the largest temple in
Greece. |
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Arch of Hadrian - was built in the
2nd century BC by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to mark the boundary
between the ancient city of Theseus and the new city built by
Hadrian. |
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Monument of Lysiacrates |
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Stadium - The Panathenaic Olympic
Stadium held the first modern Olympics in 1896. |
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Thission (Temple of Hephaistos). |
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Ancient Agora - dated back to
3000BC Athenian Agora was the administrative centre and market
place of Athens. Socrates, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Xenophon and
St. Paul are all expected to have been there at some point of
its history. |
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Library of Hadrian |
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Keramikos and Dipylion (Museum)
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| Visiting some of the Museums (Not
all Museums are listed)
More details information can be found on this web
site
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National Archaeological- here
is the world's most extensive collection of Greek Artifacts. |
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Acropolis Museum - a small museum in the
Acropolis Hill Area. |
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Byzantine Museum - a
collection of Christian Art from the 4th to the 19th centuries. |
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Benaki Museum. |
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National Historical Museum. |
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Museum of Agora (Stoa Attalou). |
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Museum of Popular and Decorative Arts. |
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War Museum - a historical
collection of arms many Greek wars.
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Public Gardens, Parks and Theatres (Not
all Listed)
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Hill of Lycabettus -
Climb or take the cable car to the top of the hill
for fantastic views of Athens. The is also a chapel (St. George) at
the top that is occasional used for weddings. |
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Theatre of Lycabettus |
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Theatre of Philopappos |
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Zappion and National Garden. |
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Park of Philopappos |
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Pedion tou Areos (Park)
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| Enjoy the Outdoor Cafe's scattered around the city.
Outdoor Cafe life is very popular in Athens all year
round, even in the coldest of winter as most cafe's have outdoor
heaters. Sit back, relax and sip a 'Frappe' (Ice Coffee) while you
watch the hustle and bustle of Athens busy streets pass you by.
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| Shops at the Markets of Monastiraki
Whether you're interested in shopping or not its worth
taking a walk through the streets of Monistaraki, the flea markets of
Monistaraki have a variety of shops including some craft shops where you
can see men making the Traditional Musical Instrument of Greece, the
'Bouzouki'. On the Edge of Monistiraki there are many take away outlets
and cafes serving some of the best Kebabs in Athens...
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| Enjoy the Traditional Taverns and Ouzeries of Medieval
Plaka.
Plaka is a popular area during the day and evenings. It
becomes fairly busy in the evenings with many locals and visitors enjoying
its Restaurants, Cafe's and Bars spread out amongst the pedestrian streets
of the Plaka Area.
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| Visit Syntagma Square.
The Greek Parliament building is situated here. You can
watch the changing of the Guards (Dress in Traditional Clothing) every
hour on the hour.
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| Shop at the Boutiques of Kolonaki
Kolonaki area is on the foothill of Lycabettus Hill, the
area has a few designer boutiques as well as many cafe's, bars and
restaurants. Its a popular night spot especially with students that study
in the area.
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| Visit Glyfada
Glyfada is a more touristy Seaside scene,
there are many restaurants, bars and clubs. If your into the
Club scene its one of the most popular clubbing areas in Athens
during the summer time as they are at their busiest.
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| Take a day trip Cruise to a few local
islands from Piraeus Port.
Cruises can be booked from most hotels and travel
agents in the City with transfers to and from Piraeus included. However it
is also possible to buy some ferry tickets at the Cruise companies office
at the Port.
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| Take a Trip to the Corinth Canal
or spend the evening at Loutraki Casino, see Corinth |