Rion-Antirion bridge

Athens

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October 2nd 2007
Last stop....Athens. This is the main reason why I picked this tour. I loved Greek mythology growing up and I wanted to see where it all came from. The journey to Athens gave us a glimpse of mainland Greece which was something to behold. It's the perfect blend of mountains, valleys, water and sky. I'm sure it's nothing compared to the smaller islands here but I really enjoyed it anyway. My time he ... 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