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ATHENS GREECE Athens is the capital of Greece and the birthplace of the Olympic Games.Athens, although a modern town, is considered the cradle of western civilization and democracy, is simultaneously charged with history. The most important goal is historic Acropolis, the hill on which the Parthenon and other important goals are located, and which was passed in 1987 by UNESCO World Heritage List. Among the sights of great importance are: - Herod Atticus Theater - built in 161; - Theater of Dionysios - the first theater of stone, a true home to Sophocles, Aeschylus and Aristophanes; - National Museum of Archeology - here is found the largest collection of Greek art - Omonia Square (Concordiei market); - National Library; - University; - Academy; - Syntagma Square (Parliament there and even building); - Olympic Stadium; - Temple of Olympian Zeus; - Gate of Adrian; - Library of Adrian; - National Gardens. For shopping: Glyfada and Vougliahmeni Acropolis, Athens - Greece Acropolis, now called "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is perhaps the most important place of all the capital of Greece. In all, place of worship, residential area or Amado, high buildings here, true architectural wonders, exactly reflect the passage of time over Greece. Acropolis was first inhabited in the Neolithic period. The archaic period (650-480 CI) was established in Athens goddess worship this place, as shown numerous notes on buildings or decorative bazoreliefuri. During the high Classical period were the 3 major temples: Parthenon, Erechtheion and the Temple of Nike. Also Propylaea, monumental entrance to the sacred area, was built in the same period.
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