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Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

This magnificent sundial and weather vane features marble sculptures of the eight wind deities and was one of the first clock towers in history.

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.