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Athens by Night with Dinner, a drive to Cape Sounion, and tours to classical sitesAthens continues to light up the world. Though its ancient glory shone so brightly that it really was inevitable that it would dim eventually, it shone strongly enough for classical learning and democratic rule to spread around the world, in a journey that so far has not ended. Athen’s history is one of the longest in the world, spanning over 3,000 years. From the Acropolis, Ancient Athens grew and gave birth to history’s greatest philosophers: Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. Here, Plato’s Akademia and Aristotle’s Lyceum flowered. With Athens as the base, Greek civilization conquered Europe and Asia Minor by might of p...
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Songs and dances that are known to have been already alive 2,500 years ago are brought to life at the annual Traditional... read more
The Acropolis is awe-inspiring. This complex of ancient temples and monuments has survived over 2,500 years of tumultuous history to stand as testimonial to the world’s first democratic civilization, Greece. Acropolis means ‘high rock;’ indeed the ruins—the best known of which is the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to Athena—stand on a rock that is over 500 feet high. At night, the Acropolis is floodlit, giving it an unearthly glow. In spring, wildflowers decorate t......
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Location. Situated in Athens, this business friendly hotel is near Philopappos Monument, Parthenon, and Acropolis. Other attractions include Benaki Museum. Features.Dining options at Athens Ledra Marriott include 2 restaurants and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services. This 5.0 star property ......
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Atmosphere, check. Tasty Mediterranean fare, check. Heavenly dessert selection, check. This Gazi restaurant seems to have everything going for it. We give it four stars!
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Explore Athens and visit many of its principal modern and classical sites. See the striking contrast of the modern city to the remains of the glorious past and discover the wonderful culture that made the city a center for the arts, learning and philosophy.
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Who says men don’t go underwear shopping? From conventional to let’s say, more daring designs, this store carries items from Valentino, Ferre, and the like.
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