Helmet of the Marathon Victor

Greece- Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

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November 9th 2010
Ratings explained: JAC- Just another church 1* - worth a look 2* - Good Times 3* - Unmissable + - emphasis on the rating We arrived in Athens tired, dehydrated, and hot. The metro from the airport was a bit tricky they have no signage anywhere through the airport or train station to say where the metro is so despite very clear directions from the tourist info people we struggle ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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