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Airport Public Transport •
metro - Line 3 - center 27Min Pireus 1h
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railway - Larissa (main) station - 30Min
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bus - various click
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Athens
a fast guide Sights are clustered in an easy
8 sq km rectangle, running from Syntagma [NE] to Temple of Olympion Zeus[SE] to
the south corner of Acropolis hill [SW] to Thision metro/Keramikos cemetary [NW].
Syntagma Square is where you get to see guards in fluffy bobble shoes outside
parliament [picture above right] or catch the metro or airport bus. The Temple
of Olympion Zeus / Olympeion may not be impressive but heralds the start of the
excellent new pedestrian walkway that will take you to the Acropolis. From there
you have three good alternative routes. either a] continue on to tranquil Keramikos
cemetary and its magnificent funerary monuments, b] go round the corner to see
the little whitewashed houses of Anafiotika or c] dive down into the ancient market,
the Temple of Hephaestus or varied Roman remains If
you have a litle time on your hand enjoy the views from Lykavittos Hill, a little
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Athens
Tourist Info on-line Click
here and find the Greek National Tourist Organisation
with information and links to all there is to know about Greece. |
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| Accommodation
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We use and recommend Plaka
Hotel The small family run hotel is
positioned on the lowest slopes of the Acropolis just 2 minutes away from the
old town and shopping streets. The 67 hotel guestrooms are all tastefully decorated
and are well equipped with modern amenities including television and air conditioning.
The roof top bar offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area and just 150
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can be found on the great links below and don't forget, if you need travel insurance
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your stay in Greece just click
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