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The Acropolis, Greece's time machine, perched high above Athens (Photodisc)

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Athens Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

See the impressive Parthenon.
Meander through Plaka, window shop and pause at cafés for snacks.
Bargain for souvenirs at the Monastiráki Flea market.
Enjoy the shady paths of the National Gardens.
Take a boat daytrip to the island of Hydra and ride a donkey.

Family Overview: Athens, Greece

By Candyce H. Stapen

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. Read More

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Hotels

Armonia Hotel

1 Armonias Street
Athens 16671 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

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ELECTRA PALACE

NIKODIMOU 18
ATHENS Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Novotel Athenes

4 6 Michail Voda Str
ATHENS 104 39 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Central Market

42 Athinas Street
999 20

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Expert Rated & Recommended

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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Airports

Major Airports near Athens

	Distance (mi.)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport	11.3 map
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport	188.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Athens

	Distance (mi.)
Naxos Airport	109.2 map
Patras Araxos Airport	110.4 map
Chania Souda Airport	171.1 map

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