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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.
The Archaeological Museum of Herakleion
The Archaeological Museum of Herakleion in Crete is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It is second only to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens and its collections include unique artifacts from the Cretan Neolithic times to the Minoan civilization and the Late Roman period, covering a chronological span of nearly 6 millennia of human history.
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Panathenaic Stadium
Between the two hills Agra and Ardettos there was a hollow part on the ground, where in 330 BC, Lykourgos constructed a stadium for the athletic competitions of the Panathenaic festival.
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National Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum
The National Gallery-Alexandros Soutzos Museum houses an extensive collection of paintings of both Greek and European artists, among them being three paintings of the notable El Greco. It is located on the corner of Kifissias and Michalakopoulou street right across of the Hilton Hotel and in short distance from the Evaggelismos metro station.
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