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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. The Acropolis |
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1. Climb Mount Lycabettus |
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The
Acropolis hill is the most important site of the city and
includes several monuments, one of which is the Parthenon.
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Mount Lycabettus is the highest point
in the city and a popular attraction in Athens.
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2. Temple of Poseidon |
2. Watch the Greek Guards |
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The temple of Poseidon was
constructed around 440 B.C., over the ruins of a temple dating from
the Archaic Period.
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The Greek guards, or 'Evzones', are
famous around the world for their traditional uniforms.
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3. Olympic Stadium |
3. Monastiraki Flea Market |
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The Olympic stadium dates back to ancient times, when it was a
venue hosting athletic events.
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This flea market is
home to clothing boutiques and souvenir shops and a popular
attraction in Athens.
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4. Plato's Academy |
4. Take a Trip to Delphi |
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The
Platonic Academy was founded by Plato in 387 BC and was devoted
to instruction in philosophy.
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Delphi is an important
archaeological site and after the Acropolis the most popular
attraction in Greece.
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5. Syntagma Square |
5. Visit the Plaka |
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Syntagma Square is the most famous square in Athens and the
location of the Parliament Building.
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The Plaka is the oldest
neighbourhood of Athens and is located in the shadows of the
Acropolis.
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6. Archeological museum |
6. Enjoy the Greek cuisine |
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The
National Museum with perhaps the best collection of ancient
Greek and Roman artifacts in the world.
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The Greek cuisine is the traditional cuisine of Greece, and a
typical Mediterranean cuisine.
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7. The Agora |
7. Relax in National Garden |
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The
Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient
Greek agora.
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Relax
and enjoy the National Garden of Athens, a green refuge of 15
hectares in the city center.
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8. Temple of Olympian Zeus |
8. Visit Athens Central Market |
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The
Temple of Olympian Zeus was the largest temple in Greece,
exceeding even the Parthenon in size.
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At the Athens central market, you
will find halls of meat, fish, vegetables and fruits from all
over Greece.
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9. Benaki Museum |
9. Movie in Open Air Cinema |
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The Benaki museum houses Greek works of art from the
prehistorical to the modern times.
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There
are several outdoor cinemas throughout the Athens area and
almost every neighborhood has at least one.
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10. Arch of Hadrian |
10. Enjoy Nightlife in Psiri |
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The
Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway, resembling in some
aspects a Roman triumphal arch.
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Psiri
is the nightlife district of Athens, full of bars, clubs and
restaurants.
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