Athens

Athens is one of the most important and influential cities of the Western world and is regarded as the cradle of Western civilization. At its heart is the ancient Acropolis, a rocky outcrop rising above the city, with the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city.
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1Acropolis Museum

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The Acropolis Museum is a new glass and steel building housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. The building is designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and covers ancient ruins, much of which has glass panels to give constant views of the Parthenon. The museum is divided into three levels, with a chronological trip through the centuries beginning on the ground floor with findings from the hills archaic period.
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greecehttps://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/

2Acropolis of Athens

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Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
The Acropolis of Athens is the most important and iconic monument in Greece, and one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. It is a sacred site dedicated to Athena, and it is where many historic events have taken place including the fall of the Athenian Empire to Sparta in 404 B.C., as well as battles between Athenians and Persians.

3Parthenon

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Sights & Landmarks
The Parthenon is an Ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis in Athens. After being built between 447BCE and 432BCE, it was dedicated to the goddess Athena. The temple has been subjected to fires, pirate sackings and military sieges but still stands today.

4National Archaeological Museum

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The National Archaeological Museum is a large museum dedicated to the archaeological remains of Ancient Greece. The museum houses a vast array of artefacts from throughout the country's history, from the Neolithic and Mycenaean periods all the way to Late Antiquity. With permanent exhibitions spanning thousands of years, it's one of Europe's most popular museums and a must-see in Athens.
28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greecehttps://www.namuseum.gr/

5Panathenaic Stadium

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Arenas & Stadiums
The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is an ancient stadium in Athens that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It is now used for some ceremonial events and tours. The stadium is made entirely of marble and can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators. It was rebuilt to host the 1896 Olympic Games, the first international one held in modern history.
Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Athina 116 35, Greecehttp://www.panathenaicstadium.gr/%CE%91%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%

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1Karamanlidika

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Greek restaurant
Karamanlidika is a taverna style Greek restaurant with hearty dishes such as pasticcio and moussaka. The restaurant also offers cheese varieties for consumption and purchase. Karamanladika is most famous for their cured meats, specifically their pastrami.
Evripidou 52, Athina 105 52, Greecehttps://karamanlidika.gr/

2Lithos Tavern

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Greek restaurant
Lithos Tavern is a relaxed, rustic restaurant with a terrace serving meze, salads and grills amidst naturalistic surroundings. The menu features Greek dishes such as meats, soups, seafood and desserts. In summertime, guests can enjoy their meal outdoors on the terrace.
Esopou 17, Athina 105 54, Greecehttp://www.lithospsiri.gr/

3LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant

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Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant is a great place to enjoy traditional Greek dishes. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious. You'll really feel like you're home when you visit this restaurant.
Makrigianni 19-21, Athina 117 42, Greecehttps://www.liondi.com/

4Efcharis restaurant

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Efcharis is a traditional Greek restaurant with courtyard seating that serves dishes like saganaki with honey and sesame seeds. It has fast service and food lists from many different countries.
Adrianoy 49Α, Athina 105 55, Greecehttp://www.efxarisathens.gr/

5Maiandros Restaurant

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Maiandros is a traditional Greek coffee restaurant located in the heart of Athens which serves delicious plates of local food. The ambiance is perfect for relaxing and enjoying a meal with friends, and the service is excellent. The lamb was particularly delicious, and the Greek salad was beyond fresh.
Αδριανού, Adrianoy 47, Athina 105 55, Greecehttps://maiandros-restaurant.business.site/

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