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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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Following the fall of Mycenaean civilization during the early Iron Age or around 1100 to 900 BC, the Dorians invaded Greece—to which we call Dorian Invasion. The start of historical period was around 900 to 700 BC when Greek city states start to develop—Athens, Corinth, and Sparta. People started creating pots and were brought back to writing, hence, the term historical period. It was during this time that Homer was known in the Greek world, having written epic poems like Iliad and Odyssey. [...]

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$512 Multiple Airlines
From To Departure Time
Boston, MA (BOS) Athens, GR (ATH) 02/13/2019 10:00 am
Athens, GR (ATH) Boston, MA (BOS) 02/27/2019 06:30 am
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$530 Multiple Airlines
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New York, NY (JFK) Athens, GR (ATH) 02/09/2019 09:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) New York, NY (JFK) 02/18/2019 02:10 pm
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$538 Swiss International Air Lines
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Newark, NJ (EWR) Athens, GR (ATH) 02/09/2019 07:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Newark, NJ (EWR) 02/18/2019 02:10 pm
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From	To	Departure	Time
Boston, MA (BOS)	Athens, GR (ATH)	02/13/2019	10:00 am
Athens, GR (ATH)	Boston, MA (BOS)	02/27/2019	06:30 am

From	To	Departure	Time
New York, NY (JFK)	Athens, GR (ATH)	02/09/2019	09:10 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	New York, NY (JFK)	02/18/2019	02:10 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Athens, GR (ATH)	02/09/2019	07:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Newark, NJ (EWR)	02/18/2019	02:10 pm

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