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Historical Monuments in Athens

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The Tower of the Winds, also known as Horologion, is a beautiful, well preserved tower located in the old part of the Roman Agora

Historical Monuments in Lavreotiki

The Temple of Poseidon

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This place is famous for its beautiful sunsets and you feel like a god watching one. Cape Sounion (or Sounio) is south of Attica,

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Viewpoints in Athens

Areopagus

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From this small crag, for some a simple rock, you have one of the best views of the sprawling city of Athens. You can see the hill

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Historical Monuments in Athens

Arch of Hadrian

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A large triumphal arch built around 132 BC. The people of the city built it north of the Olympian, the site of the temple of Zeus,

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Historical Monuments in Athens

Hellenic Parliament

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The Greek Parliament, or Vouli to the Greeks, is located in the Parliamentary building in Syntagma Square in Athens. In technical

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Of Cultural Interest in Athens

Changing of the Guard

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Parliament is guarded by evzones, which are guards dressed in the traditional uniform of a short skirt and brogues with pompoms. O

Islands in Ídra

Hydra

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This small island near Athens can be reached by hiring a boat in the port of Piraeus (100 €) or via a tour that typically includes

Of Cultural Interest in Athens

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument is next to the parliament building, in front of Syntagma Square. The tomb of the unknown

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Historical Monuments in Athens

Kerameikos

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This is located next to Monastiraki archaeological site and is a little forgotten by tourists. In it you can see the remains of th

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Markets in Athens

Fish Market

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The fish market in Athens is next to the meat market, in the Agora. It covers two long aisles filled with baskets and boxes full o

Churches in Piraeus

Orthodox Church of Piraeus

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It is certainly worth stopping along this route in order to admire this impressive Orthodox Church. Its dimensions make it impossi

Flea Markets in Athens

Monastiraki Flea Market

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This small market is in the Plaka tourist district, close to the Acropolis and the ruins and monuments which are most visited in t

Train Stations in Athens

Athens Metro

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The Athens Metro is a fast and efficient means of transport in the Greek capital. It consists of 3 lines, the oldest being Line 1,

Exhibitions in Athens

Zappeion

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An imposing building used today as a conference center and exhibit space, both public and private. Donated by Evangelos and Konsta

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Of Touristic Interest in Athens

Licabeto Mount

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The site is spectacular. Looking out at Athens from this point is jawdropping -- the best views are definitely here. My recommenda

Tourist Information in Athens

Athens Public Transport

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We arrived in Athens after having spent a day in Barcelona which was exhausting. We had to do everything possible there in just a

Streets in Athens

Ermou Street

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Of Cultural Interest in Athens

Pnyx Hill

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This hill, near Filopappos, has a privileged location and history. It is now used as an outdoor theater for plays and live music.

Things to do in Attica

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