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| Athens is the capital city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is the largest city in Greece. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. | |
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Acropolis Museum Place » Museum The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. 136 views 💖 1 👍 0Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece |
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Acropolis of Athens Place » Historical Place The Acropolis is an ancient citadel perched atop the city of Athens. Home to the iconic Parthenon, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, Erechtheion, and Propylaea, this archaeological site is the cornerstone of the ancient Greek civilization. The elevated site also offers breathtaking views of the city below. 117 views 💖 1 👍 0Athens 105 58, Greece |
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Greece Place » City Greece is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The country consists of nine traditional geographic regions, and has a population of approximately 10.7 million. Athens is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki. 915 views 💖 3 👍 0Greece |
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Parthenon Place » Historical Place The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art, an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization. The construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the height of its power. 636 views 💖 9 👍 0Athens, Greece |