Parthenon

Roaming around Athens

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October 24th 2009
After getting in late last night, morning came a bit too soon. I showered and packed up my things to store since I have to change rooms today. After leaving my things in the storage room, I checked in at the front desk and found out that there was a walking tour organized by the hostel that would leave at 10:30. About 20 of us joined the tour; mostly college aged girls, many of whom were likely ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more