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Ancient Agora

Open daily all year, except major holidays, the Ancient Agora is a true look into the ancient past of Athens and its culture. The site is open in the summer from 8:30 am - 7:30 pm and in the winter from 8:30 am- 5 :00 pm, with an admission price of 4 Euros. http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=34344

Come prepared for hot weather when visiting in the summer months. Pack a bagged lunch, bottles of water and be prepared for a real treat as you stroll the ancient marketplace. Visitors will be awed at the grounds of the Agora and the Acropolis. Take a visit to the Stoa of Attalos Museum and walk back in time. http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtsagora.htm http://www.igougo.com/attractions-reviews-b2842-Athens-Ancient_Agora.html

Getting to Athens can be by air arriving at the Elefthérios Venizélos which is Athens International Airport. Finding your way around the city is easy and fun. Enjoy yourself as you immerse yourself in a space like no other. The Ancient Agora is the truth of the past, and lucky are those that visit it's realm. http://www.360travelguide.com/Greece/airports.asp

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How To Visit Greece

There are a lot of places to see and visit in Greece. If you do not have much time for your visit, it is recommended to use a tour service or at least plan your itinerary before you come to Greece.

In the mainland, Greece has several areas: Halkidiki, Macedonia, Central Greece, Peloponnese, and Thessalia. Some of the places in the mainland Greece are popular destinations for winter vacations. Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. The Acropolis or the ruins of ancient Athen is a not a sight to be missed. Other historical sites are Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, Hadrian Arch, and Zeus’ Temple which is located nearby. Visit the museums for relics and antiquities during several eras in Greece. Also visit Fokida where you can find the ancient Delphi and seaside resorts.

Islands are clustered into several territories: Crete, Cyclades Islands, Dodecanese Islands, Ionian Islands, NE Aegean Islands, Saronic Islands, and Sporades Islands.http://www.united-hellas.com/tourism/ You can find beautiful beaches on almost all of the islands. The best beach vacations or water sports area are in Crete, Lipsi, Kefallonio, and Mykonoshttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/travel-tips-and-articles/42/1010

For historical heritage and ancient ruins, visit Rhodes, Delos, Corfu, and Patmos Corfu island is also well known for its local cuisine.

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Acropolis

The Acropolis has an admission fee that includes other sites in the area such as the Tower of the Winds and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The ticket worth 12 Euro is good for a week, but be aware of the hours of operation for they can change due to the season or if it is a full moon in the summer! Regular hours are daily from 8am to 6:30 pm. For those of you that carry a backpack you will be asked to check it. Make sure you carry a spare small pouch for your valuables.http://www.athensguide.com/acropolis.html

The New Acropolis Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm with the last entry at 7:30 pm. It is closed Jan 1st, March 25th, Easter Sunday, May 1st, Dec. 25th and Dec. 26th.
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for the Museum is 5 Euros or 3 Euros for younger visitors. Covering over a total area of 25,000 square meters, it houses ten times more visitors and findings than that of the old museum on the Hill of the Acropolis. Tour buses are available at Hatzichristou Street or for larger groups at Mitseon Street.http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/default.php?pname=Timetables&la=2

The Sacred Rock that towers over Athens holds many wondrous places. The Acropolis is a trademark of Greece and her beauty. Standing tall and proud over the new Athens, the Parthenon perched on top of the Acropolis bares a deep look into ...

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Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Artemis at Brauron is located in the town of Vravronacan which is found between Loutsa and Porto Rafti in East Attica. Loutsa is reachable by bus from Athens and then it is a short walk to the temple. Visitors will also find a museum there that is open Tuesday to Sunday 8:30-3PM. http://www.athensguide.com/rafina.html http://www.greeceathensaegeaninfo.com/h-athens/day-trips/braurona-artemis-bears.htm

In ancient times young priestesses would take sanctuary at the Temple of Artemis, honoring the animal which was sacred to them, the bear. The site was especially important to women, for the Goddess Artemis is the protector of childbirth. Those unfortunate women who died in childbirth had their clothes dedicated to Iphigeneia, the maiden who worshipped Artemis and brought her statue to Brauron. A cave that houses the tomb of Iphigeneia is also located at the Temple. http://www.stoa.org/athens/sites/brauron.html

Every four years Athenians celebrated with a festival called the Brauronia. The festival includes a procession from Athens to the sanctuary at Brauron. http://www.stoa.org/athens/sites/brauron.html

A prehistoric, tiny Byzantine chapel with ancient icons painted on the walls was recently found during an excavation there. In the peaceful setting of the Temple of Artemis visitors will be provided with close look of the past. If traveling in Athens take a day trip out the Temple of Artemis and step back in time where the wild, ancient once world thrived and ...

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Pierides Museum of Ancient Cypriot Art

The nine thousand year old Cypriot collection is what makes the Pierides Museum such a precious chest of treasures. Another beautiful fact about the collections is that Demetrios Pierides (1811-1895) began the collection and for over five generations his family continues to oversee and assemble it. Ceramics, maps, embroideries, clothes, costumes, rifles, furniture, jewellery, and copper utensils are some of the amazing items on display.http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Cyprus/South Cyprus/Larnaca/WOW-Attraction-84302.html

The rare and important 13th and 16th century collections of Cypriot Medieval (Byzantine) ceramic vessels are housed within the museum as well as the rare collection of 660 Roman glassware.http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Cyprus/South-Cyprus/Larnaca/WOW-Attraction-84302.htmlhttp://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Europe/Cyprus/South-Cyprus/Larnaca/WOW-Attraction-84302.html

The Pierides Museum is located at Zenonos Kitieos St. 4, Larnaca, Cyprus, 6023. The hours of operation are Mon – Thurs from 09:00am - 16:00pm and Fri - Sat: 09:00 - 13:00. The cost for admission is 2-3 Euro http://www.athensinfoguide.com/open.htm Their phone number is ++357 24814555 and they can be found on Facebook at Pierides Museum - Marfin Laiki Bank. There is a number 856 and 839 bushttp://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtsmuseums/pieridesmuseum.htm departing from Menandrou Street for those looking for transportation.

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Crete

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Athens

• Socrates (philosopher)
• Plato (philosopher)
• Aristotle (scientist and philosopher)
• Euripedes (playwright, tragedies)
• Hippocrates (mathematician and physician) http://www.squidoo.com/famous-people-in-ancient-greece
• Thucydides (Historian, author of "The Peloponnesian War")

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Lycabettus Hill

Geologically the Lycabettus Hill is composed of limestone and is centrally located in the heart of Athens.http://www.yenbaet.com/Galleries/Athens/8719706_sedSu/1/560928885_Lk7W8/Medium One will find upon ascent of the hill the Lycabettus Theatre, a 5th century small chapel dedicated to St. George (Agios Georgios) and a resturant. http://athensgreece.ca/lycabettus/restaurant.html http://www.athensguide.org/lycabettus.html

Between the main summit of Lycabettus Hill and it’s eastern side the open air theater built in 1965 hosts concerts and performances regularly as part of the Hellenic Summer Festivals that runs during Athen’s summer months. http://www.athensinfoguide.com/nlfestivals.htm

If you are energetic and want to pump your blood, hike to the summit of Lycabettus Hill. Another alternative for those who are less inclined to huff and puff is to take the funicular train on Aristippou Street which takes approximately half an hour to reach the top. Aristippou Street Station departs from the Kolonaki neighbourhood which is located between Syndagma Square and Lycabettus Hill. This modern neighborhood is located in central Athens and offers an array of luxurious shops, cafes and bars. http://www.greeka.com/attica/athens/athens-neighbourhoods/athens-kolonaki.htm

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