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14 Must-See Artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens

January 28, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens has wide collections of artifacts from various times in Greek history. It’s very overwhelming to see them all, especially when you don’t have much time to spare. So I’m breaking down 14 artifacts that you must see when inside. This is, for me, a

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Changing of the Guards at the Greek Parliament in Athens

January 17, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The changing of the guards at the Greek Parliament in Athens happens everyday. But only at certain times of the day. I didn’t even know this event exists until I was in Syntagma one afternoon. While sitting at one of the benches there, I suddenly heard a commotion not far

Hotel in Athens With a View of the Acropolis Parthenon

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Pnyx Hill in Athens – Birthplace of Our Modern Democracy

December 29, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Pnyx Hill in Athens is not your ordinary hill. It may just be another hill in the city but this was once where citizens congregate to talk about and vote on issues that mattered to them. Yes, democracy was born here! When power was transferred to the people, they held

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The Temple of Poseidon in Sounion is Where You Should Spend Your Sunset Viewing Outside Athens

December 23, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Temple of Poseidon in Sounion is where you should spend your sunset viewing outside Athens. It takes an hour to get there by bus from the Greek capital, but it’s all worth the hassle. Homer, the well-known Greek writer, was the first one to record Sounion in “The Odyssey”

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See Ancient Athens from Philopappou Hill

August 9, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

From the top of Philopappou Hill, you will be able to see the sweeping views of ancient Athens. The hill is named after Philopappou, a royal prince of the Kingdom of Commagene. On top of the Hill of the Muses, you’ll find a memorial in his honor. The memorial is

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The Temple of Zeus is at the Heart of Athens

August 4, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Temple of Zeus is at the heart of Athens. It is a few minutes walk from Syntagma and not far from the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games was held. BEWARE. A friend of mine did a headstand here and I had a jumping photo when a

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Touristy Things to do in Athens

May 23, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Here is a list of touristy things to do in Athens. In its evolution, the ancient city has not let go of its ancient character despite the trials of time. So, if you’re in Athens, pick some or a few of these places for your two or three days itinerary

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Panathenaic Stadium – The World’s Only Stadium Made Entirely of Marble

April 30, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is the world’s only stadium made entirely of marble. But this is not famous because of its marble. It is well-known as the birthplace of the first modern Olympics (in 1896) that we enjoy every four years. Back then, there were only nine sports

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City Skyline: The Views of Athens from Mt Lycabettus

January 27, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The views of Athens from Mt Lycabettus is one thing that most tourists miss. That’s because when they visit The Parthenon on Acropolis, they’d also see Athens’ skyline from there. And for most of them, that’s enough. But, if you had time to climb Mt Lycabettus, you should do it

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The Ruins of Hadrian Library

January 26, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Hadrian Library is not hard to find. Once you get off at the Monastiraki station, you are right on Monastiraki Square. Look around 360 degrees and you will find Athens at a glance. Stand in the middle of the square and you’ll see domes of the old Byzantine churches.

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Inside the Acropolis Museum in Athens

January 25, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If I were you, visiting the Acropolis Museum in Athens should be your first business of the day. Then, climbing Acropolis to see the grandeur of The Parthenon is next. Yes, I know – you’d prefer to see the Parthenon first to avoid the crowd. Well, if you’re just going

The Parthenon - An Enduring Icon of Athens

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The Parthenon – An Enduring Landmark of Western Civilization

January 12, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I have seen the Parthenon in history books, TV documentaries, and in gazillion postcards. I’ve also read about it in guidebooks and classical literature. Never have I ever thought that one day, I’ll be seeing it and standing on Acropolis where once the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were