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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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Myra-World Explorer said
… the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium (where the first modern Olympics were held), Truman… 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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am2009 said
… walked around the ancient Agora and Parthenon which we're planning to visit on Monday. It's very… 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 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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Jen24 said
… at the parliament building. It’ was so funny because they wore the traditional outfits and kind of pranced around… 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 »
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Koutouki Cave is located on the eastern slope of Mount Ymittos, outside the town of Peania. It was discovered by accident several years ago, when a goat fell into the cave through a hole in its roof. The shepherd climbed in to... more
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Located in the suburb of Maroussi, this stadium is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It was given a major facelift for the 2004 Athens Olympics Opening ceremony. The crowning glory of the stadium is the erected roof su... more
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Piraeus Travel Experiences
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Our Vacation Begins
We arrived in Athens around 11 AM, which is a 7 hour time difference ahead of New Jersey. The weather was a comfy 78 degrees. It was... Continue reading »
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It's All Greek to Me!
I arrived excited and ready to go experience all that Greece has to offer. My flight got in at about 2pm. I got off the plane and made it... Continue reading »
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Athens
We arrive in Athens late afternoon and the drive was a very forgettable one as I was fast asleep through it all. We stopped at a restin... Continue reading »
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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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Our Cruise Ship: The Perla
After our wandering aimlessly in Athens for the morning, we met our Contiki cruise tour group at 2pm to head over to the Pireaus port whe... Continue reading »
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