Acropolis Athens
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In 1987 UNESCO named the Acropolis in Athens a world heritage site. The Acropolis is what the fortified part of Athens Greece is called. It is the site of the Parthenon, and other buildings are a monument to the political achivements found by the people of Athens. The most sacred of buildings were built here because it was the place people would go to for safety.
Parthenon
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The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the Goddess of Athens. It was built around 447 and 438 BCE. It has many unique and inno
The Theatre of Herod Atticus
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Picture by National Geographic
Built in 161AD by Herodes Atticus in his wife's memory. It was used as a venue for concerts, and had a seating capacity of 5,000.
In the 1950's the seating and stage area's were restored and the theatre is in use again today, concerts by Elton John, Sting, and Andrea Bocelli have been held here.
In the 1950's the seating and stage area's were restored and the theatre is in use again today, concerts by Elton John, Sting, and Andrea Bocelli have been held here.
Why visit Athens??
- So you can Meet George, the best taxi driver in Greece
- The Food
- Shopping along the Monastiraki
- The Temple of Olympian Zeus
- See the Evzone who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier in Syntagma Square.
- The amazing architecture.
Areopagus Rock
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Picture by F. Janas
This is a low rocky hill below the Acropolis, in ancient times this is where the Judicial Cours met. The Apostle Paul taught this spot many times as is recorded in Acts.
It is also known as Mars Hill because in mythology the God of War, Ares/Mars was tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son. This was also the place that functioned as the homicide court in ancient Athens.
It is also known as Mars Hill because in mythology the God of War, Ares/Mars was tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son. This was also the place that functioned as the homicide court in ancient Athens.
Acropolis Museum
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Picture from Acropolis museum.
Opened in June 2009, this museum houses artifacts from the Acropolis. The permanent collection includes a tour of the Slopes of Acropolis where you can watch an ongoing archaeological dig. See the Acropolis at the start of its history, there are programs designed for families to do, almost like a scavenger hunt.
Have you met George?
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George Kokkotos
George Kokkotos, is the BEST driver in all of Greece. 25 years ago he sold his restaurant and moved back to Greece from New York.
He became a taxi driver to support his family, he decided that with his experience living in New York, and his vast knowledge of both Ancient and Modern Greece he would be able to give his clients an amazing tour.
He began working with travel agents and soon he was doing day excursions, helping Greek-Americans find their roots.
He prides himself on going out of his way to make your visit to country the best one ever.
He became a taxi driver to support his family, he decided that with his experience living in New York, and his vast knowledge of both Ancient and Modern Greece he would be able to give his clients an amazing tour.
He began working with travel agents and soon he was doing day excursions, helping Greek-Americans find their roots.
He prides himself on going out of his way to make your visit to country the best one ever.
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Massimo, Borchi. "Herodes Atticus Theater, Athens, Greece." National Geographic. Herodes Atticus Theater, Athens, Greece, 2000. Athens, 2000.
Barrett, Matt. George the Famous Taxi Driver of Greece. http://www.greecetravel.com/taxi/ (accessed 02 05, 2013).
Massimo, Borchi. "Herodes Atticus Theater, Athens, Greece." National Geographic. Herodes Atticus Theater, Athens, Greece, 2000. Athens, 2000.