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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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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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lizam said
… anti-war protest that was peacefully processing past the Greek parliament building and the British,… continue reading »
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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
Real Travelers who've been here
lizam said
…; and the ancient agora. Unfortunately, we were only able to see the first two (because of the EU summit… continue reading »
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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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craig.young said
… of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora and the Ancient Cemetary. Of these,… continue reading »
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Those interested in traditional Greek rebetiko music should definitely stop by here, one of the city's best clubs featuring excellent musicians and a unique ambience. Stoa Athanaton (or "The Arcade of the Immortals") is hidden... more
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Dance to the latest international hits at this trendy nightclub which attracts a predominantly young crowd in their early 20s. The large hall below street level fills up after midnight with beautiful people drinking, dancing an... more
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This trendy nightclub commands a fantastic view of the Acropolis and the Lykavittos Hill from its roof terrace. The spectacular setting and the beautiful décor make Exo one of the best places in town for partying until the smal... more
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Hadrian's Arch stands on the corner of Amalias and Vassilissis Olgas avenues, right next to the Temple of Olympian Zeus. This tall marble structure was once the city gate connecting the original town of Athens (what is now Plak... more
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Johnny Cramer said
… also saw Hadrian's Arch, which was right next to the temple. I then walked towards the Acropolis, which… continue reading »
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Easily accessible by car, the 3000 hectare Tatoi estate is situated on the south-east slope of Mount Parnitha, 25 kilometres from Athens city centre. Established in 1867 by King George I, the one-time summer residence of the Gr... more
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The Temple of Hephaestus is located on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos, just half a kilometer away from the city center. The temple was built in the doric order, a style of architecture of ancient Greece, and is significant for it... more
Piraeus Travel Experiences
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The Acropolis
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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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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A Day at the Acropolis
Written on 5/25/06, my 31st birthday, 12:45 am, in our room balcony over looking the city of Athens, while Eric grooms his nails. May... 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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