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One of Europe's Ancient capitals, Athens has undergone significant change in recent years. A modern metropolis with an old town feel, this is where antiquity meets futurism, and ancient monuments fuse with a trendy, cosmopolitan scene. Plaka neighbourhood is the heart of its historical centre, with labyrinthine streets leading to all manner of ancient wonders.

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Athens' renowned history and iconic landmarks are only part of what makes the city so compelling. The challenges brought on by the economic crisis have left their mark, but they've also fuelled a vibrant creative energy. Today, Athens continues to surprise and inspire its visitors with its dynamic culture, street art, evolving food scene, and the resilience of its people.

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Acropolis & Its Surroundings

The Parthenon and the temple of Athena, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the major attraction of Athens. The Erechtheion displays the statues of the female Caryatids, though the original statues have been replaced by copies because of air pollution; the originals are in the new Museum. On the southern slopes of the Acropolis lies the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman theatre with room for as many as 5,000 spectators. It is used during the annual Athens Festival for world-class ballet and music performances. The Theatre of Dionysus lies beside Herodes Atticus, and almost all the tragedies and comedies of Ancient Greece were written for this theatre.

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Athens National Garden

The Athens National Garden is a large historic park featuring both native and exotic plants, along with archaeological remains and a children’s library. Explore the small zoo, the botanical museum and the ponds. The garden is also home to landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Kronos and Rhea, the Zappeion Hall, and the Presidential Palace gardens. It is a highly recommended spot for running, exercising, or simply enjoying a walk.

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Roman Agora

In antiquity, the Agora played a major role as both a marketplace and a political centre. The Agora is dominated by the Stoa of Attalos and the Theseion, or Hephaisteion, dedicated to the God of metalworking and also to Theseus, one of the heroes of Greek mythology.

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Acropolis Museum

Well worth visiting and right at the foot of the Acropolis lies the new Acropolis Museum, which provides valuable insights into Greek mythology and Greek history. The museum restaurant offers panoramic views of the Acropolis and a 700 square metre public terrace commanding a breathtaking view of the historic hills of Athens.

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Plaka Neighbourhood

Plaka feels like a small village at the very heart of the vibrant Greek capital. You will most likely walk through the neighbourhood on your way to or from the Acropolis, but it's worth more than a passing glance. Plaka has a soul of its own and its small streets, flowery corners and pretty stairs brim with countless coffee shops.

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Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro was built in 330 BC and renovated for the 1896 Olympic Games. It is the world's oldest stadium which is still in use, and the only one in the world entirely built in white marble. It is from here that the Olympic Flame is delivered to all the Olympic games.

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