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1. Acropolis
- The high city of the ancient Athenians
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- Acropolis
- Nile Expert Tip: You need at least an hour to see the site. To have the place to yourself, go just at the hour of opening...
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2. Lysikrates Monument
- The sponsor's award
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- Plaka
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3. Panathenaic Stadium
- Reviving the Olympic spirit
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- Ilissia
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4. Hadrian's Arch
- In honor of the Roman emperor
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- Syntagma
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5. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Every hour on the hour.
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- Syntagma
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6. Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)
- Worshipping Zeus
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- Ilissia
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7. Tower of the Winds
- Gone with the winds
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8. Lykavittos Hill
- Sweeping views of the city
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- Kolonaki
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9. Odeon of Herod Atticus
- Experience theater the traditional Greek way
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10. New Acropolis Museum
- Witness to History
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Athens is a striking city from far thanks to distinctive landmarks such as the Acropolis on its flat rock and the little white church of St. George on top of Lykavittos (Lycabettus)Hill. These top ten must see landmarks, buildings, and historical sites are identified with the city, so get out your camera for those postcard-perfect shots telling the world you were in the birthplace of Western culture.
First on our list of landmarks is none other than the UNESCO protected, world heritage site of the Acropolis. It's rare in the world for architectural and artistic perfection far ahead of its time. Within the vicinity are the recognizably Roman arches of the Odeon of Herodus "Herod" Atticus where summer performances are still held. The last remaining columns of the Temple of Zeus stretch high over the treetops as drivers enter the city from the south, while the 60,000 seating capacity of the marble Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896 is the first attraction viewed when entering from the north. The Temple of Zeus is framed beautifully by the mark of the man who completed the 700 year-long construction of it, the Roman emperor Hadrian. For an incredible view of Hadrian's Arch, look back from the Lysikrates Monument, perhaps the world's largest theater trophy. The Tower of the Winds is the most mysterious marker on our list, believed to have been a meteorological center and hydraulic clock. The New Acropolis Museum is by far the most modern; its stark contrast with the old city is controversial but no one can deny that it leaves an impression and represents the future landmarks of Athens.
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