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ATHENS
The city of the Olympic idea, the crossroad of west and east
cultural and fashion events, Filled with contrasts, ancient
and Byzantine, neoclassical and modern, crowded and solitary,
it is a "must" for visitors to Greece, Sights'
Acropolis, Parthenon, Theatre of Dionysus connected with the
Herod Atticus Odeum where festivals are hosted every summer,
the National Museum one of 18 museums, Plaka, the oldest and
most picturesque and attractive corner with narrow alleys
flanked by single story houses set next to elegant mansions,
Lykabettus, clad in pinewoods and crowned by the white chapel
of St,George offering a panoramic view over the entire city,
Keramikos with tavernas and cafes for tranquility and numerous
other highlights,
AEGINA:
A favorite yachtsmen's island near by Athens, with a busy all
year town, The fish and the fruit market close to the port
remind one of a bazaar, Sights' The remains of the Temple of
Aphrodite,
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POROS:
A small islet separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow
channel, Picturesque and attractive, the town is built on
rocky slopes covered with pine trees and attracts yachting
friends all year Sights'Temple of Posidon, Lemon Forest
HYDRA:
A mountainous island close to Athens that attracts visitors
all year round Popular worldwide for the historical town,
which is built amphitheatrically around the picturesque port,
it is a favorite resort of the rich and famous The absence of
vehicles makes Hydra peace- ful during the day, however, the
crowds fill the many tavernas and clubs during the evenings, SPETSES:
A green island with pine trees and a beautiful old harbor with
neo-classic mansions, NAFPLIO:
The ex-capitol of Greece, divided into new and old town,
marked by Roman, Byzantine and Venetian civilization, Sights'
Three castles from each civilization
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MONEMVASIA:
A Byzantine area of Greece connected to Peloponnese by a strip
of land, with remains of a fortress wall and numerous
Byzantine churches, it is a must for visitors who love history
ELAFONISOS:
A small islet close to Kithira well known for white sandy
beaches, turquoise crystal waters and fresh fish,
KITHIRA:
The island south of Peloponnese well known for white pebbled
beaches and clear blue waters, Sights: Remains of Venetian
towers
PYLOS:
An historic and attractive town known for the battle of
Navarino, where the Turkish fleet was destroyed, Sights
Castles
KYPARISSIA:
A beautiful town divided into the new and the old, surrounded
by green valleys and fertile land, Sights' Castles,
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