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This video recommends five must see monuments that are significant for their historical
and aesthetic value. All of them are located downtown and are reachable by Metro.
The first place to see is the Acropolis. If you only visit one site in all of Athens,
it should be the Acropolis. If you only have a few hours available for sight-seeing before
your next flight, go to the Acropolis. If you want to see one of mankind's greatest
achievements, go to the Acropolis. It is in the very center of the town and its imposing presence
can be seen from every direction.
The second must see monument is the temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora.
It is the best preserved and almost fully intact temple from Athens' Golden Age.
It is on a hill in the Ancient Agora where philosophy, business, government and athletics
were a part of daily life. It is also adjacent to the vibrant Monastiraki and Thission districts
that offer numerous cafes, restaurants and shops for you to visit.
The Temple of Zeus is the third monument of great interest.
The sheer size and grandeur of the temple is fitting for the King of the Gods,
Zeus. It is a place where your imagination can take you back to those ancient days where
the gods imposed their presence in the Greeks daily lives through beautiful statues and
grandiose temples at every turn.
It is also near the fourth monument, the Panathenaic, or All-Athenian, Stadium.
This was used in ancient Greece for the ceremonies, festivals, cultural and athletic competitions
held every four years honoring the goddes Athena. It was totally overlaid with marble by Herod
Atticus then and was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 using similar white marble.
It is the traditional finish
line for the Annual Original Marathon that is run from the famous battlefield of Marathon
to Athens and for a small fee you can take a lap around the track where legends were
made.
The fifth place to visit is the most humble of the group but provides the most spectacular
view of Athens, the surrounding mountains, and the sea from the highest vantage point
in the city, Likavitos Hill. After a pleasant walk through the fashionable Kolonaki district
you come to the foot of the pine covered hill of Likavitos. Adorned with a small white chapel
at the very top, it is accessible by foot, car and foot, or a funicular that takes you
right to the top. You can take in the view for lunch or dinner at the hilltop restaurant,
or just have a coffee at the café. It is accessible 24 hours a day so it is a favorite
night spot for romantics and visitors of all types. It is a great place to ponder the beauty,
history and contribution of the great city of Athens to the world!
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