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Things to do in Athens

Sightseeing

Delphi (Delfí)

According to Greek mythology, Delphi stands at the point where two eagles, released to the east and west by the god Zeus, met, thus marking...

Vizantino Mouseio (Byzantine Museum)

Housed in the grounds of a delightful neoclassical villa, this museum's open-plan exhibition space lies below the central courtyard, with exhibits...


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Shopping

Haggling is standard practice in the tourist areas of Athens and is essential in order to avoid paying extortionate prices.

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Events

March
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Independence Day

Military parades celebrating the anniversary of the end of Ottoman occupation.

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April
25
Easter

The Greek Orthodox faith's most important celebration sees candlelit processions, solemn masses and firework displays.

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