The
Parthenon, situated on the rock of the Acropolis, attracts thousands
of tourists from all around the world. It is considered the symbol
of culture, wisdom, art and democracy. |
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Athens,
the capital of Greece, was named after the ancient goddess of
Olympus, the goddess of wisdom, Athena. |
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Athens
is a city with a magnificent architecture that flourished in the
5th century BC. |
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The
Doric Temple of Hephaestus under the Acropolis, which attracts
the tourists' interest, is one of the best preserved ancient Greek
temples. |
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The
Ancient Market of Athens (the Agora) is the continuity of the
Ancient Roman Market. |
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The
Arcade of Attalos (Stoa of Attalos) is one of today's many remarkable
archaeological museums situated in the centre of the Ancient Market
and today's old Athens. |
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Picture
from the much frequented old Athens. |
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A
scenic picture from old Athens. |
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Magnificent
Ionian style buildings in the centre of Athens. |
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The
Gate of Adrianos (2nd century BC) that separated the old city
from the new one. |
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The
Temple of Zeus Olympus, the biggest temple in ancient Athens (6th
century BC). |
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Another
beautiful aspect of Athens. |
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The
Tower of the winds, situated in the Roman Market of Athens and
under the Acropolis, is an exceptional edifice which represents
the eight winds with embossed winged people. |
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One
of the neoclassic houses of old Athens. |
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Saint
Catherine's church located in a quaint neighbourhood near the Arch of
Adrianos in old Athens. |
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Many
tourist shops draw the tourists' interest. |
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Many
traditional restaurants (taverns), in the centre of Athens, serving
exquisite local food in a friendly atmosphere. |
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A
genuine neoclassic building under the Acropolis. |
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The
ancient Greek Gods are often represented on the edifices in the
form of outstanding sculptures and pediments. |
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Zeus
and Athena have a special place in the centre of the pediments.
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One
of the picturesque squares in the centre of Athens. |
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The
ancient monument of Lyssicrates in a beautiful area in Athens. |
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During
the summer in Athens it is worth visiting the traditional little
taverns that stay open until late at night. |
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In
old Athens, apart from the traditional taverns, there are also mezes
restaurants that offer varieties of exceptional local mezes (traditional
appetizers). |
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The
owl was the symbol of ancient Athens, the symbol of wisdom,
still appears on top of many buildings. |
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Apollo,
the god of light, spirit and art, also named by Ancient Greeks God "Helios". |
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The temple of Poseidon located in the area of Sounio, near Athens, is a magical place especially during sunset, because it combines the natural ambience of the sunset with the renowned architecture of the ancient Greeks. In addition, is a historic site which thousands of tourists from all over the world are visiting daily. |
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