Athens 3-Day Tour Plan
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total distance 6
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Day1: Athens
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The Acropolis of Athens is Greece's most outstanding ancient architecture group, built in 580 BC and located on the Acropolis hill in the center of Athens. The ancient city covers an area of 4 square kilometers and is protected by strong city walls. The Acropolis was the center of religion and politics, and its buildings include the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Poseidon, and the Temple of Erechtheion, reflecting the culmination of ancient Greek architecture and sculpture. The buildings within the Acropolis, such as the front gate, mountain gate, Temple of Athena Victory, and Temple of Artemis, contain the essence of ancient Greek civilization. The Temple of Poseidon is the most famous building and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally a temple of primitive religion. The Acropolis Museum has a rich collection and preserves all the artifacts unearthed on the Acropolis, providing valuable materials for the study and development of ancient Greek sculpture. The Acropolis of Athens was a refuge for citizens during wartime in ancient Greece, protected by strong walls and surrounded by cliffs on the east, south, and north. Today, the Acropolis of Athens attracts countless visitors to admire this pinnacle of architectural art.
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The New Acropolis Museum opened in 2007 with a highly modern architectural style, occupying an area ten times larger than the old museum. Utilizing transparent floors, the museum showcases the ancient city's ruins clearly while reducing energy consumption. The collection includes all the artifacts from the old museum and items from various parts of Greece, including the relief sculpture of Athena Nike and the female statue column from the Temple of Erechtheion. Notably, the new museum is equipped with modern facilities to protect marble carvings, providing a basis for Greece to reclaim looted cultural relics.
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Day2: Athens
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This is the square of the Greek Parliament building, which is the gathering place for various political processions. The unnamed martyrs' tombstone below is guarded by two soldiers in traditional Greek costumes. They perform a changing of the guard ceremony every hour, which is also one of the most popular photo spots for tourists.
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The National Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most precious ancient artifact museums in Athens, providing visitors with an opportunity to deeply understand ancient Greek history and culture. Although the appearance of the museum is unassuming and the interior decoration is relatively simple, it is renowned for its priceless collection of artifacts. Nearly 20,000 precious artifacts, such as the golden mask of Agamemnon, the bronze statue of the sea god Poseidon, and the mural of the boxing boy, are carefully displayed in fifty exhibition rooms on two floors. In addition to admiring the precious artifacts, visitors also have the chance to learn about Greek history, art, and culture. If time is limited, it is recommended to select the main exhibits to ensure that you see the most brilliant treasures of the museum.
Day3: Athens
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Monastiraki is located in the historic old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping areas and tourist attractions in the city. The area is home to boutique clothing stores, souvenir shops, and specialty stores. The district is named after the Pantánassa Monastery Church on the square, which is also the central area of the neighborhood. The main streets in the area are Panos and Adrianou Streets, which have many shops and attractions worth visiting. The Monastiraki metro station is located on the square and is shared by both Line 1 and Line 3 of the Athens Metro, providing convenient access to the area and surrounding areas for tourists.
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Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
