Thursday, 25 April 2024

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From the excavations of 1910 the identity of the meeting place of the principal assembly of the democracy of Ancient Athens (Ecclesia) from 6th Century B.C. was confirmed to be Pnyx. Further excavations on a larger scale between 1930 and 1937 were ...more
Pnyx Hill, Thissio, Athens, Attica, Greece 11741
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The space that now houses the ancient stadium was originally a natural ground cavity nestled between two elevations around river Ilissos, the hills of Agra and Ardittos. Lycurgus built the stadium during 330-329 B.C. for the Great Panathinaic Games. ...more
Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Mets, Athens, Attica, Greece 11635
The Lysicrates' Monument (or Lantern of Diogenes) was built on the west side of Tripodon Street in 335-334 B.C.. Is the best saved example of this style of monument and is naturally the center of attention in the same named square. ...more
Epimenidou 3, Plaka, Athens, Attica, Greece 10558
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The ultra-modern "Aquapolis Athens" waterpark opened its doors to the public on 2020, in the area of Spata (about 20 kilometers from the center of Athens), directly next to the Attica Zoo. The most epic of its kind in Greece, it has received glowing ...more
Thesi Yalou, Spata, Attica, Greece 19004
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Due to its strategic position, the settlement of Elefsina was developed to be a large fortified settlement during the Mycenaean period and was founded in 2000 B.C.. It was then that the cult of Demeter was introduced, that worshipped the deity ...more
Archaeological Site of Elefsina, Elefsina, Attica, Greece 19200
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is located on the south west side of the rock of Acropolis and was discovered during excavations in 1848 and 1857. It has a capacity of 5.000 seats and is used today for concerts and theatrical productions. ...more
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
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Located on the most southern point of Attica, only 68 km from Athens, Cape Sounio is the ideal destination for a one-day excursion, combining a visit to the unique beauty of the temple of Poseidon, with captivating views of the Aegean Sea. ...more
Archaeological Site of Sounio, Sounio, Attica, Greece 19500
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This theater is the place where ancient Greek drama was born. That is understandable since this is the theater is where all off the works of the great writers were performed during the events that were taking place during the Dionysia. ...more
Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
Mycenae, one of the most important archaeological sites, belongs in the UNESCOʼs list of Sites of World Heritage. According to Homer in Iliad and Odyssey, they were founded by Perseus, son of Danae and Zeus. ...more
Argos Mycenae, Argos, Peloponnese, Greece 21200
The Areopagus or Areios Pagos is the "Rock of Ares", located north-west of the Acropolis Hill. This hill is where court took session in the ancient times for the trial of murders. Today the hill is accessible at any time without entrance fee and ...more
Areopagus Hill, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
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Τhe Temple of Olympian Zeus has a rich history from ancient times and is known to have been inhabited since the prehistoric age. The establishment of this sacred ground is dated back to the legendary age of Deucalion. ...more
Leof. Vasilisis Olgas, Zappeio, Athens, Attica, Greece 10557
Plato's school of philosophy was founded here. This was a place of dwelling from the prehistoric time until the 6th Century A.D. during which one of the three same named Gymnasiums of Athens was established in the area. ...more
Eteokleous 26, Akadimia Platonos, Athens, Attica, Greece 10442