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The Acropolis, Greece's time machine, perched high above Athens (Photodisc)
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Family Overview: Athens, Greece
The first glimpse of the Parthenon still amazes viewers even after 2,500 years. The Acropolis, meaning "high city" in Greek, sits high atop a rocky hill in Athens. Crowned by the Parthenon, it is the city's main draw for visitors, but the sprawling city offers plenty of other options for families as well. After the 2004 Olympics, Athens is also much easier on visitors, especially families, as a result of the improved parks and the pedestrian promenade linking many attractions in the historic area.
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AttractionsCentral Market
42 Athinas Street
999 20 Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)
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The Acropolis
Dionissiou Areopagitou. Ticket booth, small post office, and snack bar are located slightly below the Acropolis entrance
Athens, Greece Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Acropolis is one of a handful of places in the world that is so well known, you may be... Read More
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Childhood, Toys and Games Department of the Benaki Museum
1 Koumbari Street (off Vassilissis Sophias Avenue)
Athens 106 74 Greece Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center)
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