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

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.

This sparkling white, world-class city will take your breath away with dazzling hilltop views of the mountains and sea, and glimpses into the age of antiquity.

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

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

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

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.

This sparkling white, world-class city will take your breath away with dazzling hilltop views of the mountains and sea, and glimpses into the age of antiquity.

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

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

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

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.

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

Imagine shopping where the ancient Greeks did, as you stroll through the remains of the former meeting center of Athens, composed of colonnades with marble columns.

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

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

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.

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

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

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

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.