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Travel Guide of Acropolis in Greece by Influencers and Travelers


An acropolis was an ancient Greece settlement, especially a citadel, built upon an area of elevated ground—frequently a hill with precipitous sides, chosen for purposes of defense.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Acropolis


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1 - Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens.

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2 - Parthenon

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC.

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3 - Mountain bike in Athens

If visiting Athens there's no better way to enjoy incredible views to the city till the port of Piraeus. Live the vivid side of the city with a mountain bike tour in Hymettus mountain accompanied by a local guide. You will have the chance to see...

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4 - Theatre of Dionysus

The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient theatre in Athens on the south slope of the Akropolis hill, built as part of the sanctuary of Dionysos Eleuthereus.

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5 - Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 300 meters above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill.

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6 - Sea Kayaking in Athens

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Athens? Get ready for a fantastic sea kayaking experience just East of Athens. Join us on a trip to the beaches of Attica via sea kayaking, and enjoy swimming in the majestic glimmering sea! Sea ka...

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7 - Ancient Agora of Athens

The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.

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8 - Acropolis of Athens

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9 - Tours & Sightseeing | City Tour of Athens: Audio Guide App

The cradle of European culture comes to life in your ears when you plug into the POPGuide app. Explore over 100 points of interest in Athens, from unique Greek landmarks to local curiosities, and discover wonders of the ancient world without a group, guide, or schedule! This state-of-the-art app takes seconds to download, combining public transport and walking tours with high-quality audio narration, rich visuals, helpful text, and offline mapping. It transforms your smartphone into the most reliable travel companion you've ever had! You'll be guided to bus, tram, walking, or bicycle routes, and you'll even get help locating the best photo spots and free WiFi.

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10 - Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 133

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11 - Erechtheum

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12 - Boat Tours in Athens

   6 km away

Sailing on the coastline of Athens is the best way to pass a hot day and explore the beautiful coastline only half an hour away from the center of the city. Get on board and enjoy a day of swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the deck while...

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13 - Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence started somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.

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14 - Omonia

Omonoia is a neighborhood in downtown Athens, Greece, centered on the square of the same name and served by the Omonoia station of the Athens Metro.

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15 - Sailing in Athens

   6 km away

Sure Athens is amazing, but are you looking for a refreshing getaway from the city? Want to take a step back and avoid the masses of tourists? Then enjoy a sailing adventure in the Saronic Gulf! Trails Beyond will take you to discover Aegina, the clo...

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16 - Akadimia Platonos

Akadimia Platonos is a neighbourhood located 3 km west-northwest of the downtown part of the Greek capital of Athens.

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17 - Palaio Faliro

Palaio Faliro is a coastal district and a municipality in the southern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. At the 2011 census it had 64,021 inhabitants.

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18 - Pireas

   8 km away

Piraeus; Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Πειραιώς) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Attica. The regional unit covers the west-central part of the Athens urban area.

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19 - Parnitha

   21 km away

Mount Parnitha is a densely forested mountain range north of Athens, the highest on the peninsula of Attica, with an elevation of 1,413 m, and a summit known as Karavola.

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20 - Temple Of Poseidon

   44 km away
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