Athens Travel Tips, Greece

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The ancient burial place Kerameikos
If you are at Athens, visit the Kerameikos, the ancient burial place of Athens. It is situated north east of the Acropolis. Some findings are also to see in the Kerameikos museum, the bigger part is shown at the national Museum. [...]
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City Park
This is a great park in the center of Athens there is a fun Park that lets you get away from the chaotic city for a while. It's good to know that the park turns into a homosexual's hang out at night, so don't visit the place after 7pm if [...]
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What you can see at the birthplace of democracy
Visit the museums of Athens in the lunch time, because the heat is at it´s maxmium during that time. PLan to visit all the other ancient buildings in the afternoon, but take a look at the opening times. [...]
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Guard change attraction at the Parliament
If you are in Athens and you have a little time, go to the Parliament and watch the guard change. This happens in every hour if I remember well. [...]
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Dont talk to guys standing in front of restaurants
Dont let yourself be torned in a restaurant by these guys, standing in front of restaurants. If you start to talk to them, you wont be able to get rid of them again. Just take yourself a look at the restaurant you want to go to. [...]
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Bring water with you to the Parthenon
Athens is extremely hot, so make sure that you always have enough to drink with you. Especially when you are climbing up to the Parthenon. [...]
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Athens Nightlife

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Though Athens may have hundreds of dynamic live spots, it has room for those who want to enjoy the night with classical music and performances. The Megaron Mousikis Concert Hall stages a wide range of quartets, operas, symphonies and even recitals. The Olympia Theater hosts performances by the Greek National Opera. While the Pallas Theater showcases performances from classical to rock and jazz concerts. The Hellenic American Union features English and American shows. There are also art and photo exhibits at the venue’s gallery. The Athens Center regularly stages free performances of Greek and international contemporary [...]

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$987 Multiple Airlines
From To Departure Time
Tampa, FL (TPA) Athens, GR (ATH) 11/18/2014 04:05 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Tampa, FL (TPA) 12/03/2014 09:40 pm
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$1035 Multiple Airlines
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Washington DC, DC (IAD) Athens, GR (ATH) 12/24/2014 05:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Washington DC, DC (IAD) 01/04/2015 07:10 pm
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$1176 Multiple Airlines
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Detroit, MI (DTW) Athens, GR (ATH) 04/10/2015 07:35 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Detroit, MI (DTW) 04/19/2015 10:05 am
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From	To	Departure	Time
Tampa, FL (TPA)	Athens, GR (ATH)	11/18/2014	04:05 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Tampa, FL (TPA)	12/03/2014	09:40 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Washington DC, DC (IAD)	Athens, GR (ATH)	12/24/2014	05:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Washington DC, DC (IAD)	01/04/2015	07:10 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Detroit, MI (DTW)	Athens, GR (ATH)	04/10/2015	07:35 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Detroit, MI (DTW)	04/19/2015	10:05 am

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