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Sights of
Athens
The Acropolis, one of the greatest heritage sites of the
world, stands high above Athens. It features the magnificent
Parthenon, the Propylea, The Temple of Athina Nike and the
Erechtheion, all built in the 5th century BC, as well as the
Acropolis Museum.
The Pnyx, the cradle of
democracy, where Athenian citizens gathered to debate major
political issues. This is the site of the Sound and Light
Show performed each evening from April to October.
The Ancient Agora, the marketplace of ancient times and the
Roman Agora with its clock tower known as the Tower of the
Winds.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, its construction started in the
6th century BC but was finished some centuries later.
The Hadrian's Arch, a monument of roman times, was built in
the 2nd century AD.
The Old Town of Athens "Plaka", with its narrow streets,
under the Acropolis hill, with Byzantine churches, museums
and monuments. The Lysicrates Monument stands on a small
square in Plaka, was built in the 4th century BC.
The Panathenaikon Stadium, built on the remains of an
ancient stadium from the 4th century BC, hosted the first
contemporary Olympic Games in 1896.
The Theatre of Dionysos, constructed in the 6th century BC
and the Theatre of Herodes Atticu, built under Roman rule in
the 2nd century AD, next to the Acropolis.
The Keramikos, the cemetery of ancient Athens, features many
beautifully decorated tombstones, the walls constructed
under Themistocles in 478 BC, as well as the Dipylon Gate
and Sacred Gate. There is also a museum in Keramikos.
The majestic Zappion Hall built in 1888, which is surrounded
by a park.
The Greek Parliament, formerly the Royal Palace built in
1840, overlooks Syntagma Square and The Old Parliament on
Stadiou Street is one of the best samples of neo-classical
architecture. It was used as the seat of Parliament from
1875 to 1932.
The Anglican church of St. Paul, built in 1842, The National
Archeological Museum, one of the world's greatest museums
with a unique collection of ancient Greek art, The Byzantine
Museum, The National Art Gallery Museum and the Museum of
Greek Folk Art.
Tours
The Kessariani Monastery, built within the forest of Mt.
Ymittos, is within easy reach from the city centre. This
11th-century monastery was built on the ruins of a
6th-century church and features precious wall paintings that
are excellent samples of Byzantine art.
The Romantic Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion. The temple,
dating back to the 5th century BC, is built on a clifftop at
the southern tip of the Attica Peninsula, offering a
spectacular view of the Aegean Sea.
The archeological site of Vravron features a temple and
other buildings dedicated to the worship of Artemis. There
is also a small museum near the site.
The ancient town of Thorikos, with one of the oldest
theatres ever found built in the 6th century BC, and Lavrion,
a major silver mining centre in ancient times.
The Tomb of the Marathon Warriors serves each year as the
starting point of the Athens Marathon Run. This was the site
of the victorious battle of the Athenians and their allies
against the invading Persians in 490BC.
Full-day tours go to Delphi or to the archeological sites of
Argolis, i.e. Corinth, Mycenae, Nauplia and Epidaurus.
One-day cruises to the Attica Islands of Aegina, Poros,
Hydra and Spetses.
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