Ancient Corinth is a very good day trip from Athens. From Athens it takes about 1 hour and 15 minuted by car. Ancient Corinth is worthy of a visit for several reasons. Firstly it’s very interesting in trying to understand the life in the this rich city. It was a very multicultural city because of […]
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Greece Mycenae. Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon. The Tholos or ‘Beehive’ tomb dubbed the ‘Treasury of Atreus’ or the Tomb of Agamemnon is one of the most splendid monuments of Mycenaen architecture. Let’s see something about it so you can appreciate more your visit. Description This tomb is incredibly large and what
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Discover Athens Acropolis: 4 Authentic Ancient Greek Temples Nestled atop a rocky outcrop, the Athens Acropolis stands as a timeless testament to the glory of ancient Greece. As travelers wander through its storied ruins, they are transported back to an era of gods and heroes. In this blog post, we’ll explore four authentic ancient Greek
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Yes, it is. You can visit the Parthenon when you visit the Acropolis. How much does it cost to visit the Parthenon in Greece? When you by the ticket you pay not only for the Parthenon but for all the Acropolis. The entrance ticket is 20 euros but during the winter season between the 1st
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Who was the Parthenon built for? The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. Who built it and why? The ancient fortifications, buildings and statues on the Acropolis were destroyed during the Persian occupation of 480 BC. After that period the acropolis ceases to be a fortress. After
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Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special for 3 main reasons: what it symbolized how it was built the many fine works of Art What the Partheon symbolized Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special because first of all is the symbol of
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Watch the following video: View from the Acropolis of Athens. Related Posts: Monastiraki Athens: history, food and shopping How long should I spend in Pompeii?
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Monastiraki is one of the most characteristics areas in Athens. Athens is an European city but for more than one aspect it doesn’t look as all the other european cities. The first time you visit Monastiraki you may wonder if you are in the right country or maybe you are in north africa or in
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