Athens, Greece: Ancient Acropolis and Agora

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Mark Cartwright
by Rick Steves Europe
published on 04 March 2016

More info about travel to Athens: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/athens Crowned by the mighty Parthenon temple, the Acropolis rises above modern Athens; a lasting testament to Greece's glorious golden age. The Acropolis was the center of ritual and ceremony, and the religious heart of the city. The marketplace at its base is Agora, and was the hub of commercial, political and social life.

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