Wednesday, 22 May 2024

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The Roman Agora was built between 19-11 B.C. from the donations of Julius Caesar and Augustus. The courtyard was tiled during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. After the Herulian invasion and the constraint of Athens inside the post-Romaic wall, the ...more
Polignotou 3, Monastiraki, Athens, Attica, Greece 10555
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
This is the main square of Thissio district. Jaqueline de Romilly was a Greek and French female philologist that was known for her great admiration of the Ancient Greek culture. ...more
Platia Jaqueline de Romilly, Thissio, Athens, Attica, Greece
Omonoia Square is theoretically the center of the City of Athens, with heavy traffic and a common meeting spot. The square's traffic route from the 19th century until 1998 once more fully circumvented the center with six streets, of which five also ...more
Omonoia Square, Omonoia, Athens, Attica, Greece 10431
The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus resides in the Peloponnese, but during the summer it is considered an extension of Athens at nearly 173 km (approximately 2 hours) for those who follow the relevant artistic events of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival. ...more
Epidavrou, Epidavros, Peloponnese, Greece 21052
Worldwide, the Acropolis is the symbol of Athens. Atop the Sacred Rock of Athens, during the Golden Age of Pericles, the Ancient Greeks decided to convey their culture – which was at its peak at the time. The main monuments of the Acropolis are the ...more
Acropolis, Dionysos Arepagitou, Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece 10558
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
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
Monastiraki Square consists of crossroads with many visitors since it is here that the pedestrian ways of Ifaistou and Pandrossou Streets begin. The small square is at the junction of Athinas Street and Ermou Street, under which the Monastiraki Metro ...more
Monastiraki Square, Monastiraki, Athens, Attica, Greece
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
Korai Square is the central square of Piraeus, opposite the Municipal Theater. It offers an attractive location to pause at any time of the day, have a coffee or go shopping in the surrounding area. ...more
Pl. Korai, Piraeus (Center / Port), Piraeus, Attica, Greece
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