While there are numerous archeological sites to experience across Greece, the Acropolis of Athens literally and figuratively stands above all of the rest of them. It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Rising nearly 500 feet above sea level in the city […]
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Experiencing Multiple Archaeological Sites with the Ancient Athens Combined Ticket
To say that Athens, Greece has multiple monuments and landmarks that are worth seeing is an understatement. While sites like Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy Park have been able to showcase the potential impact monuments can have on an entire community, the multiple landmarks that can be seen with Ancient Athens combined ticket provide incredible […]
Monumentous Potential: Plato’s Academy Park in Athens
In 388 B.C., the philosopher Plato founded the Academy outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The school hosted informal gatherings with some of the most notable thinkers of the era, including Theaetetus of Sunium, Archytas of Tarentum and Aristotle. It is considered to be the first University in the entire world and came to […]
Monumentous Potential: Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
As one of the most important modern areas in the city of Athens, Syntagma Square has become a hub of activity for the capital of Greece. Buses, trolleys, trams, and the metro all stop in Syntagma Square, while sitting in the shadow of the Greek Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier helps […]