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Begun in 515 BCE, this huge temple was dedicated to the worship of Zeus. Its perimeter included 104 Corinthian columns, with additional columns inside the building that housed a huge gold and ivory statue of Zeus. After the tem... more
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KandJBird said
… back to the Acropolis Station where we got off to visit Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus… continue reading »
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This three-day outdoor rock music event is held each year in summer, with five to six groups and artists performing each day on three color-coded stages, each devoted to a different style of music, red for metal, green for rock... more
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Socrates strolled through the Agora 2500 years ago engaging people in long, philosophical discussions. This unique archaeological park served as the city's marketplace from the 6th Century BCE to the 6th Century CE. Scattered t... more
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John and Erin said
….The next day we went to the Ancient Agora. It was really intact. We both liked this structure. The Ancient… continue reading »
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At press time, only the ground floor of this enormous and enormously popular museum had reopened after extensive renovations and reinstallation of the collection. Try to be at the door when it opens, so you can see the e... more
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BigWilk said
… found us crossing Syntagma Square near the Greek Parliament on our way to the National Archaeological… continue reading »
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The best vantage point in Athens is Lykavittos Hill, which stands right in the middle of the city and reaches an altitude of 295 meters (970 feet). Visitors will enjoy panoramic views of Athens as they look down on the Acropoli... more
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am2009 said
… up Lykavittos Hill to get a view of the city. We started at around 5 PM, which was probably a… continue reading »
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Seeing some of the world's greatest heritage sites from a helicopter can be quite a thrilling experience. A low flight at the slowest speed will enable you to take pictures of monuments like the Acropolis and the Panathenaic St... more
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The east coast of the Attica Peninsula can be reached within less than an hour from central Athens. This area is the site of Schinias Beach, one of the most beautiful bathing spots of Greece located near Marathon. The major dra... more
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The focal point of Syntagma Square is the parliament building which stands at the highest point of the square. Built in 1840 under King Otto, this monumental building served as the royal palace until 1910, when it was destroyed... more
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Aquatwin said
… of marble. Imagine how much that must cost. The tour also includes a drive-by of the Parliament building… continue reading »
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One of the most romantic spots in Greece can be found south of Athens at Cape Sounion. The ruins of an ancient temple built on a cliff-top offer spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and a picture perfect sunset. The temple (dati... more
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localkineguy said
… at 600 because I want to catch the first bus out to Cape of Sounion so I can be back in time for my 1500… continue reading »
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Eight thousand years of Greek history come alive. Enjoy prehistoric works of art, rare manuscripts, Byzantine icons, historic weapons and paintings. The greatest attraction is the reconstructions of 18th-and 19th-century living... more
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Tracer1 said
…, it was the best night's sleep I had in a while.Also in Athens, I did go to the Benaki museum… continue reading »
Kalamaki Travel Experiences
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Cape Sounion
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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Greece: Athens, Santorini and a Mr. A. Watso???
So I finally reached my 7th country stop: Greece. Exciting, right? Well if you decide to come to Greece one of these days, do... Continue reading »
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Back to Athens (Gyros, Gyros, Gyros)
The cruise ship dropped us off at the port in Patras and we took a bus into Athens with another Contiki group led by TQ’s girlfriend who... Continue reading »
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Sweltering in the Seat of Western Civilisation
We had both been told (by guidebooks and fellow travellers alike) that Athens was not a city in which you would want to spend a massive a... Continue reading »
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I love Kaka'
I caught the night Fillia Express out of Istanbul at 8pm from the Sirecki (sounds like soup kitchen) station to Thessalonika. What... Continue reading »
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