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Fans of exciting excursions should definitely see the exhibits in Acropolis Museum. You will find here a rich collection of unique and precious historical artifacts. Among the religious sites of this place Kesariani Monastery certainly deserves special attention. There are several springs on its territory; local buildings and the old cathedral always strike visitors by their unique architecture and unusual decoration of premises. You can see a collection of ancient frescoes in the cathedral. These frescoes were donated to the monastery in the beginning of the 17th century.

Plaka district is surely the most beautiful and interesting from the historical point of view. All historical buildings located here have been restored carefully, so now they appear in front of amazed tourists in all their glory. At a glance the district may seem a little confusing and simple to get lost in it, but orienting in it is really simple. Each street will lead travelers either to Syntagma Square, or to the Acropolis. Syntagma Area is also an important object for all excursions. The beautiful Parliament building built in 1840 is located here, as well as beautiful statues and fountains. While walking through the area, you can reach the picturesque Vasilissis Sofias Street, which is home to numerous museums - Museum of Ancient Art of Greek, Byzantine Museum, Museum of Cycladic and Benaki Museum.
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