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This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

See friezes of whimsical wind gods and architectural details way ahead of the time at one of Greece’s best-preserved monuments from ancient times.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.