City of Athens

Exploring Athens

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November 1st 2010
After our 15.5 hour journey that started Saturday morning, we arrived in Athens on Sunday morning! All and all, travel to Athens went very smoothly. But it got a bit amusing once we landed. Things are very laid back here - the Greek government does not require any entry paperwork and customs wasn't even staffed. We collected our luggage and our taxi driver was waiting for us - wish we had yellow M ... 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