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Athens: Things To See & Do
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Acropolis
Standing majestically on a summit above Athens are the glories of the Ancient World. There's
the world-famous ruins of the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysos Kerameikos, the Olympeion
and so much more. No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis!
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Opening
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From 1 April to 31 October: Monday, 11am - 7pm; Tues to Sun,
8am to 7 pm. From 1 November to 31 March: Mon, 11am to
2:30pm; Tues to Sun, 8:30am to 2:30pm. Closed 25th to 26th December, 1st January, 25th March, Easter Sunday, 1st May.
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Pricing:
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Ticket package: EUR 12.
Allows admission to the Acropolis & Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Theater of Dionysos Kerameikos, the Olympeion, and the Roman Agora.
Reduced price is EUR 6.
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Be very careful when climbing the steps leading up the mount, they are extremely slippery!
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National Archaeological Museum
The most important museum in Greece and one of the foremost museums in the world, this
museum holds a priceless collection of treasure, with artefacts of almost every culture which
has flourished in the Mediterranean, and beyond.
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Opening
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Monday, 1pm - 7:30pm; Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30am - 3pm. Closed 25th to 26th December, 1st January, 25th March, Easter Sunday, 1st May.
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Adult ticket EUR 7, free for children under six and EU students.
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Contact:
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Tel +30-210-8217717/ 8217724 Fax +30-210-8213573 |
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Lift for disabled from the main stairs up to the ground floor
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Getting
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44, Patission Street, 106 82 Athens. Five minute walk from Victoria Station and 10 minute walk from Omonia square. The number 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,11,13, and 15 trolleys all stop outside the museum.
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Olympic Site & Museum
Visit the historic venues for the most recent Olympics as well as the first modern edition.
The Panathinaiko Stadium, site of the first modern games in 1896, has been the site of athletic competition since ancient times, and today fittingly serves as a tribute to the Olympic spirit.
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Opening
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8am to 7:30pm daily. Closed 25th to 26th December, 1st January, 25th March, Easter Sunday, 1st May.
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Pricing:
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Adult ticket EUR 9, reduced price is EUR 5 for non-EU students and EU residents 65+
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Plaka
Occasionally derided as a tourist area, the Plaka district of modern Athens is nonetheless a
beautiful place. Preserved as the oldest continuously inhabited area of the city, it is known for its complex labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and picturesquely ancient buildings. Be sure to wander around further to get away from the souvenir shops and tourist cafes.
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Syndagma Square
Both the political and urban heart of Athens, this large square in the city centre is known as a gathering place for the locals. Attractions-wise, it is noted for the attractive Parliament building
on one side of the square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base of the Parliament Building, eternally guarded by two Greek soldiers in traditional Greek uniforms.
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Changing of the Guards
One of the most popular public ceremonies in Athens, the changing of the guards at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldier is performed by Greek soldiers called 'Evzons' or 'Tsoliades' in their
traditional uniform and shoes with toes tipped by a red or black ball. The main ceremony is
at Sundays at 11am, but there is a smaller everyday ceremony as well.
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Lycabettus Hill
Rising 300 metres high, this picturesque hill offers a lovely view over the entire city. It is a
favourite spot for Athenians and visitors to take a stroll.
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