Historic walk around Parthenon in Athens

Submitted by George C.
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Posted over 2 years ago
20
1.4 km

Following this route you will get the chance to walk from Monastiraki square, into Plaka, while exploring the ancient Greek & Roman ruins. You will get the chance of walking via Anafiotika, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Athens. Have a cup of tea or some ouzo in Yasemi. On your way out of Plaka & Anafiotika, you will meet the museum of Acropolis.

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  1. Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. — Wikipedia

  2. Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. — Wikipedia

  3. The Gate of Athena Archegetis is situated west side of the Roman Agora, in Athens and considered to be the second most prominent remain in the site after the Tower of the Winds. — Wikipedia

  4. The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora. — Wikipedia

  5. Anafiotika is a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies in northerneast side of the Acropolis hill. — Wikipedia

  6. The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. — Wikipedia

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