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Quote: For years it had been my dream to visit the Acropolis in Greece. Like many people before me, this monument seemed to symbolize the strength and endurance of history. To walk where ancient Greeks like Aristotle…
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Quote: The National Archaeological Museum in Athens (Greek: Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο) is considered one of the great archaeological museums, containing a wide range of Greek antiquity artifacts. Having been to the…
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Quote: The Ancient Agora lies below the Acropolis and is the ancient marketplace of Athens. There are few complete structures left standing however it's still worthwhile and can make for a nice relaxing walk after a…
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Quote: Poseidon was an interesting fellow. First he was swallowed by his father, Cronus, along with some siblings. To prevent Cronus’s next son, Zeus, from the same fate, mother Rhea hid Zeus in a cave. When Zeus was…
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Quote: Syntagma Square, aka Constitution Square, is the heart of the city. It is surrounded by hotels and cafes. The famous Grande Bretagna Hotel, a prestigious hotel known for hosting dignitaries, is across from the…
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Quote: The Temple of Olympian Zeus was the largest temple in antiquity, taking 700 years to complete. Only 14 of the 104 columns remain. Check your ticket to the Acropolis/Parthenon. It may very well include a free…
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Quote: A short walk down from the Acropolis on the opposite side to the main entrance way takes you to the Ancient and Roman Agoras were the central market places and social centre for the Greeks and Romans. The larger,…
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Quote: I ran into this museum partially because I was curious about the Benaki family and partly to recover from my disappointment of the archeological museum disaster. In her book Dinner with Persephone, Patricia…
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Quote: A 10-15 minute walk up hill from the Acropolis takes you past the Church of Agios Dimitrios, through trees and up to a stunning view over Athens and the Acropolis. It seemed to be off the beaten track as I was…
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Quote: In Constitution Square is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,w/ guards posted on either side. The Greek flag flying above is blue and white stripes with a cross in the corner.The blue represents sky and sea, the…
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