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Sights of Interest in Greece
One of the main reasons why tourists choose Greece for their holidays is of course its long history and civilization. The sites of interest are innumerable, indeed. Every big city but also every island or small village has its own history and monuments to prove it. Tourists love to wander around archaeological sights, museums, churches, monasteries, thematic parks, ancient theaters and similar places and fortunately Greece is full of them.
As a traveller you'll have to pay a fee to admire the national museums, but there are also many sights of interest, accessible at no cost at all. Here, you'll have the chance to read articles about all these monumental spots, all around Greece, so that to plan a visit there during your trip.
Athens War Museum
The Athens War Museum is located at the junction of Vasilissis Sofias Av. and Rizari str. The building is one of the most famous in the city because of its impressive style and shape. Many cultural authorities claimed it to house their activities but finally on July 18, 1975 it was established as the War Museum of Athens.
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Academy of Athens
The building of the Academy of Athens is one of the greatest examples of neoclassicism, part of an architectural trilogy along with the University and the National Library. It is located between Panepistimiou Street and Akadimias Street in the centre of Athens, across the Panepistimio metro station.
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
One of the most beautiful open theaters in Greece is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis. It was built at the expense of Herodes Atticus in the 2nd century AD in honor of his wife Aspasia. The main purpose of the building was to host musical events and that is why they called it Odeon.
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