Athens
Acropolis is an ancient place of Athens in Greece. The most prominent feature of this place is The Parthenon. Parthenon is visited by over hundreds of tourists each day, because it is the largest temple in Athens.
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The Agora is also known as “The Ancient Agora of Athens” which used to be nucleus of ancient Athens. It is where political, administrative, social, religious, and cultural activities used to take place. During 3000 BC it was known as a burial area. Temples of Hephaestus, Zeus and Apollo gods were built in 5th century.
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Athens
Lycabettus hill is a limestone located in Athens, Greece. There are three different names of this hill; Lycabettos, Lykabettos and Lykavittos. The hill is about 277 meters high which can provide an awesome view of Athens.
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National Archaeological Museum of Athens was established in 1829 which is considered to be one of the great museums of the world. It holds the most collection of artifact of antiques dating from ancient Greek times.
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Athens
Syntagma Square means in Constitution Square in English which is located in Athens, Greece. The area includes grand buildings, banks, office, top hotels, and Greek Parliament building located there.
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Monastiraki is a flea market located in old town of Athens, Greece. Monastiraki means little monastery in English. Maonastiraki flea market is where anyone can find anything from ancient times antiques to modern days fashionable items.
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Temple of Poseidon is located in Athens, Greece constructed in 440 BC. Today, the actual temple is not there but its remains still reside there. The temple is a in rectangular shape with total number of 42 columns out of which only 16 are left today.
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The plaka is the oldest neighborhood in Athens which is also heart of the city. The plaka was used to be known as Alikokou, Kontito, or Kandili. The name Plaka was given under the rule of King Otto which means the Old.
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Olympic Stadium has been there ever since 2nd century followed by renovations in 1896 and 2004 located in Athens, Greece. The Olympic stadium is owned by Greek government which can hold currently at least 70,000 people.
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Athens
National Garden is also known as Royal Garden which is about 15.5 hectares big located in center of Athens, Greece. The garden has many things representing ancient time including tambourines, mosaics, and many other structures
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