Greece
Athens
Attractions
Attractions in Athens
Agora
These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world.
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Parthenon (Parthenonas)
The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion.
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National Archaeological Museum (Ethniko Archaiolog
A museum featuring the art and artifacts of the Minoans, an ancient tribe of people who once dominated the Aegean Sea.
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National Gallery of Art
A collection of 20th century Greek art in addition to Renaissance Western European art housed in a striking modern building.
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Plaka
Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.
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Acropolis Museum (Museo Akropoleos)
A museum detailing the religious history of the Acropolis, featuring a collection of ancient statues used in religious ceremonies.
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Benaki Museum
A collection of ancient and modern Greek visual culture housed in an elegant, newly renovated building.
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Gazi
A busy neighborhood lined with shops, restaurants and lots of bars.
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Omonia Square
Known as the heart of Athens, this busy city center is full of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants.
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