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Kerry Jones said
The weather was forecast for 36 degrees Celsius, which means mid 90's to me. Rosa decided to make the trip... Continue reading »
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vijaysankaran said
Hello - So Athens was the next stop. Most people who have been told me that they wouldn't spend more than 1 day there, but due to... Continue reading »
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LaraLee said
Athens is crowded, congested and about like any other gigantic city you've ever visited. However, the city itself is not... Continue reading »
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Mike & Teresa vH said
Saturday, 17th January So after docking at 10.15 am (15 hrs plus trip) at Patras we managed to sneak down to the vehicle deck ahead of t... Continue reading »
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Four Explore said
By AbigailI don’t know, I haven’t decided if I liked the cruise more than Normandy. I might have, because there is always something to do... Continue reading »
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1. University, Academy and National Library
Three splendid examples of 19th-century architecture can be found on Panepistimiou Street, a short walk from Omonia and Syntagma squares. The University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library form the so-call... more
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2. Chocolaterie Kifissia
The northern suburb of Kifissia is the destination of choice for the wealthy. This explains the horrendous real estate prices - some of Europe's highest. Visiting the district's historic landmark hotels, excellent French restau... more
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3. Kolonoki
Kolonoki is a trendy and expensive neighborhood in Athens. The streets around Kolonaki Square feature the most elegant boutiques in the city. The square itself (officially named Filikis Eterias) is the favorite meeting place of... more
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4. Cafe Polis
Despite its location between the traffic-laden Panepistimiou and Stadiou Streets, the Cafe Polis is the ideal place to unwind from the hectic pace of the city center. You will have to take the stairs at 5 Pesmazoglou Street to... more
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5. Stavlos
The building at 10 Iraklidon served as the royal stables during the 19th Century. Today, it has been transformed into an entertainment complex consisting of a café, a restaurant and a rock club. It is located in one of the olde... more
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6. Mike's Irish Pub
Oak barrel tables are lined-up on one side of this Irish pub and the stage on the other. Karaoke night is very popular here. You can also see some of the best bands in Athens perform Irish, Rock 'n' Roll, Funk-Soul, Disco, Regg... more
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7. Acropolis
A splendid religious complex, the Acropolis consists of several temples, which were built by the world's first democracy during the 5th Century BCE. The most majestic building of all is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the... more
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8. Pnyx, Arios Pagos and Philopappou Hills
Three hills located west of the Acropolis have played a major role in the history of Athens. Next to the entrance of the Acropolis stands Arios Pagos, the seat of the court of ancient Athens. This is where the apostle Paul prea... more
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9. Metropolis Greek Orthodox Cathedral
The decision to move the capital of the young Greek state to Athens in 1834 made it imperative to build a large new cathedral here. Construction started in 1839 and was completed in 1863. Since that time, this imposing building... more
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sschott27 said
…. Next we walked towards St. George’s Cathedral. While walking by nose and eyes began to burn and I could… continue reading »
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10. Anafiotika
The settlement of Anafiotika was created in the 19th Century by migrants from the Cycladic island of Anafi. They built their houses on the steep slopes of the Acropolis in their traditional island style. Thus, they created a sm... more
