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|  | | Ancestral and avant-garde, Athens never ceases to amaze. Enjoy the profusion of art and unforgettable charm of its ancient wonders and trendy neighborhoods. ExhibitionsBy day, the Psiri district opens its art galleries and you can catch a show or exhibition at the old gasworks (Gazi). By night, the Technopolis is ablaze with spotlights and the reddish glow from brick chimneys. CraftsNear the center, stop at Metallurgio for original furniture crafted by a blacksmith. A coffee table shoots out from the door of a wooden armoire; a glass tray emerges from headboard. At the Museum of Traditional Pottery, take a virtual lesson in the techniques used in this craft. |
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| | The Acropolis
Emblem of Athens and a World Heritage site, the Acropolis, site of innumerable myths and legends, overlooks the city. The masterpieces of Greek art are here: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea.
The ancient Agora
The Agora served as the city's civic, religious and commercial center. Once lined with temples and porticos, today the Agora is mainly a lovely place to wander around.
The Kanellopoullos museum
The collections here retrace creative art in Greece from prehistoric times to today. Notable exhibits include the famous Cycladic figurines and gold jewelry from the Classical, Roman, Hellenistic and Byzantine periods. |
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