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This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Admire views over the Ancient Agora from this hill, the site where ancient murder trials were staged and where, according to the Bible, St. Paul preached.

From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

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.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

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

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

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

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.

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

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.

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

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

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

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.