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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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InterNATZionale said
… attractions, on the outside at least. We saw the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Panathenaic… 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
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Matt and Amber said
… significantly, we headed to the Ancient Agora of Athens, visited a museum there, then headed to the Temple… 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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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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KandJBird said
… to the Parliament building. Compared to other Parliament buildings that we have seen this building was more basic… 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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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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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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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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InterNATZionale said
… attractions, on the outside at least. We saw the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Panathenaic… continue reading »
Perama Travel Experiences
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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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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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City of Gods and Goddesses
Met a local on the ferry from mikonos to athens who suggested an area to find a place to stay.......... 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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