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Day Two: Athens, Greece

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Spend day two visiting Athens’ most remarkable legacy and the city’s most recognizable landmark, the Acropolis. On the Acropolis stroll through the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. The Acropolis stands proudly on the ‘Sacred Rock’ of Athens. Take in the Parthenon, the most important monument on the Acropolis, sitting high on the hill above the city of Athens. The Parthenon was built between 447 B.C. and 438 B.C. for Athens’ patron goddess, Athena Parthenos. With its perfectly constructed pillars, the Parthenon remains a sight to behold.

Other places of interest on the Acropolis include the Temple of Athena Nike, the earliest Ionic building on the Acropolis. This small temple of the Greeks’ goddess of victory displays gatherings of the gods and Greek battles against the Barbarians and the Boeotians. The Erechtheion is also a focal point of interest on the Acropolis. The Erechtheion is the second largest temple on the Acropolis and is distinctive in its structure with its renowned Porch of the Caraytis. The best time to tour the Acropolis is in the morning as there are less crowds as well as the weather is milder and not as hot.

In the afternoon, tour the Acropolis Museum to observe various sculptures and artifacts recovered on the site. The museum provides information on the religious history of the Acropolis, and highlights a collection of ancient statues used in religious ceremonies.

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