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Acropolis of Athens |
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The Acropolis hill, so called the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site of the city and constitutes one of the most recognizable monuments of the world. Your ticket to the Acropolis is good for a week and includes admission to the Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Theater of Dionysus, Karameikos Cemetery, the Roman Forum, the Tower of the Winds and the Temple of Zeus.
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Greek Archaeological Sites |
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The archaeological sites and places of historical interest and an integral part of Greece's identity, as they connects its past with its present and future. This unit presents hundred of sites, examples of Greek and world culture, situated all over Greece and spanning some 5,000 years. Great sites include Acropolis of Athens, Delphi, Mount Athos, Olympia, Meteora and Knossos.
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Greek Cultural Monuments |
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The many monuments scattered throughout Greece are tangible proof of the country's long history. They testify to the abundant achievements in art and architecture, divine worship, changing political stances, and the characteristics and essence of past societies. This unit presents hundreds of monuments and invites you to discover them.
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Greek Museums |
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The Greek museums foster exhibits which cover several millennia of culture, deeds and accomplishments. This unit introduces the Greek museums to a broad public. It provides all kinds of information, including the basic facts needed to organize your visit, as well as the museums' history and a description of each museum and its collections.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus |
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The building of the Temple of Olympian Zeus actually began in the 6th Century by Peisistratos. The temple was not finished until the Emperor Hadrian completed in 131 AD, seven hundred years later. Though only a few columns remain of the Temple of Olympian Zeus it does not take much imagination to realize the magnitude of this building.
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Theatre of Dionysos |
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The theatre of Dionysos, one of the most important ancient Greek theatres, dominates the archaeological site of the south slope of the Acropolis. The cavea once seated 17,000 spectators, was built in about 340 BC. After its destruction by Sulla in 86 B.C., the theatre and the skene were rebuilt. The most elegant throne belonged to the priest of Dionysos (god of wine, revels, and theater).
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