While the Parthenon represents the ‘golden age’ of Athens urban planning, the Romans, Byzantines and Venetians also left their architectural legacy in the city. Beneath a skyline of elegant neoclassical facades and whitewashed houses, the historic Plaka quarter is a vibrant and colourful combination of antique shops, market stalls and pavement tavernas. Modern Athens, which received a face-lift in 2004 when it once more became the host for the Olympics, is also fascinating to explore.
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The Heart of Ancient Greece
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Considered the birthplace of western civilisation, Greece retains an influence that still resonates today in the fields of architecture, science, engineering and philosophy
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