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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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mesch said
…. Tomorrow we will continue the site-seeing with the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora… 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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Jessielee said
… real day there we made it to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then the Ancient Agora, so basically we… 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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KandJBird said
… of the Parliament building. At first there were not a lot of people in the area waiting for the changing… 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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One of the city's major sights is the Panathenaic Stadium at the foot of Ardittos Hill. This huge horseshoe-shaped structure hosted the first contemporary Olympic Games back in 1896, when they were revived for the first time si... more
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Eric & Sun Guevara said
…? Our first stop on the tour, 9:00 AM, was at The Panathenaic Stadium, the original Olympic stadium… continue reading »
Glifadha Travel Experiences
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Athens after 36 years!
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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Athens - A city in the rough
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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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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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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