Athens Travel Tips, Greece

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The ancient burial place Kerameikos
If you are at Athens, visit the Kerameikos, the ancient burial place of Athens. It is situated north east of the Acropolis. Some findings are also to see in the Kerameikos museum, the bigger part is shown at the national Museum. [...]
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City Park
This is a great park in the center of Athens there is a fun Park that lets you get away from the chaotic city for a while. It's good to know that the park turns into a homosexual's hang out at night, so don't visit the place after 7pm if [...]
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What you can see at the birthplace of democracy
Visit the museums of Athens in the lunch time, because the heat is at it´s maxmium during that time. PLan to visit all the other ancient buildings in the afternoon, but take a look at the opening times. [...]
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Guard change attraction at the Parliament
If you are in Athens and you have a little time, go to the Parliament and watch the guard change. This happens in every hour if I remember well. [...]
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Dont talk to guys standing in front of restaurants
Dont let yourself be torned in a restaurant by these guys, standing in front of restaurants. If you start to talk to them, you wont be able to get rid of them again. Just take yourself a look at the restaurant you want to go to. [...]
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Bring water with you to the Parthenon
Athens is extremely hot, so make sure that you always have enough to drink with you. Especially when you are climbing up to the Parthenon. [...]
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Athens History

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During the Archaic period, a lot of Greek cities flourished in terms of political, philosophical, and of course artistic developments. All of these were destroyed when Persians invaded Greece in 480 BC. At 479 BC, Persian invasion came to an end and Athens took the lead in bringing the Greek civilization back by reconstructing the destroyed temples and buildings. Around 4th century BC, Athens developed even more in the arts like literature, structures, and architecture. Politically, they were able to bring back the democratic government. The center of civic life was Agora, a place in Athens. It was a marketplace and a place where [...]

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$763 Air Transat
From To Departure Time
Miami, FL (MIA) Athens, GR (ATH) 05/31/2024 06:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Miami, FL (MIA) 06/09/2024 11:25 am
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$834 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
From To Departure Time
New York, NY (JFK) Athens, GR (ATH) 06/16/2024 07:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) New York, NY (JFK) 06/26/2024 09:30 pm
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$834 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
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Newark, NJ (EWR) Athens, GR (ATH) 06/16/2024 05:30 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Newark, NJ (EWR) 06/26/2024 09:30 pm
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From	To	Departure	Time
Miami, FL (MIA)	Athens, GR (ATH)	05/31/2024	06:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Miami, FL (MIA)	06/09/2024	11:25 am

From	To	Departure	Time
New York, NY (JFK)	Athens, GR (ATH)	06/16/2024	07:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	New York, NY (JFK)	06/26/2024	09:30 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Athens, GR (ATH)	06/16/2024	05:30 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Newark, NJ (EWR)	06/26/2024	09:30 pm

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