The Parthenon at night

ATHENS

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October 3rd 2010
Having been to Athens some years ago, we knew what to expect, and so it was quite nice to be there again and go to the places we didnt get time for previously. We arrived at Rafina port from Andros and took the bus to Athens. Wouldnt you think they would drop you off fairly central? No, we had a long walk and search to find the area we wanted to base in. It was about 5 o'clock in the evening, ... read more

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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