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Culture of Attica Region. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Athens at Night In respect to historical antiquities and museums, Attica is one of the richest regions of Greece. There is Marathon, a town near the sea about 40 km far from Athens; the Marathon race is named after the town. In 490 BCE, the plain of Marathon witnessed the famous Battle of Marathon.
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We recommend visiting the Ancient Greek temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. It is quite far from Athens, approximately 70 km away, but you should not miss an opportunity to see the most beautiful views of Cape Sounion and the ruins of this ancient temple dedicated to the Olympian god of the sea and other waters.
One of the most important medieval Christian monuments of Attica is the Kaisariani Monastery. This Eastern Orthodox monastery, built on the north side of Mount Hymettus, near Athens, is one of the centers of pilgrimage in this region. There is another monastery - Daphni, which is much closer to the capital of Greece, just 11km northwest of central Athens. This monastery is supposed to be the most famous in Greece. In addition, the perfectly preserved buildings of the Byzantine period will attract secular people as well. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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You will find the most interesting sights and museums peculiarly in Athens. First of all, it is the Acropolis, a magnificent temple complex in the center of the capital. Here you will be able to see the ruins of temples and shrines of the Greek gods. The most famous is the Parthenon, a former temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Nearby there is the New Acropolis Museum, which is an archaeological museum focused on the interesting archaeological findings. If you buy a ticket for an all-in-one excursion, you will have a chance to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, Hadrian's Library and the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus – all at once.
Athens Be sure to visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Here you can see the richest collection of artifacts such as household articles, ceramics, weapons, utensils from prehistory to late antiquity. The museum’s address is 44 Patission Street. Note that there is no entrance fee at the museum for visitors under 19 years old.
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A very interesting collection is presented at the Museum of the History of the Greek Costume. Here you will be able to see the traditional costumes from every region of the country.

If you want to learn more about the country’s modern history, we recommend to visit the National Historical Museum. Among the items displayed, there are paintings, portraits, personal belongings, and memorabilia of the historical personalities who lived in the period from the 15th to 20th century. The collection also contains weapons, historical documents, furniture, and household items.
Athens Acropolis One of the most popular museums in Athens is the Benaki Museum. The museum houses various archaeological and religious exhibits, works of Greek sculptors and artists, unique photos and art objects from prehistoric to modern times.
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Visit the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, which is accommodated in an old Athenian three-storeyed mansion located not far from the Roman Agora in the Plaka district of Athens (Diogenous Str. 1-3, Plaka). Today, the museum displays more than a thousand musical instruments from the last 300 years. The collection includes lyres, drums, flogheras (flutes) and many others.
Acropolis Fans of opera will surely be interested in visiting the Maria Callas Museum. In the premises, designed as a theater, you can see photos, personal objects, and memorabilia of the singer, her letters, concert costumes; also, you will be able to hear her voice in an audiovisual setting. The museum is located at 44 Mitropoleos Str. in the heart of Athens.
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If you are a connoisseur of modern art, it will be exciting for you to visit the Municipal Gallery of Athens. It houses a rich collection of paintings and sculptures from the leading 19th- and 20th-century Greek artists. The gallery is located on Avdi Square in Metaxourgeio. Keep in mind that it is closed on Mondays. Another center of contemporary culture is the Deste Foundation for Contemporary Art. It organizes exhibitions of works performed by emerging and established international contemporary artists. The exhibition halls are quite far from the center, in Nea Ionia, a northern suburb of Athens; but if you are interested in contemporary art, you should definitely visit this arts foundation.
Zappeion, Athens, Greece The Postal and Philatelic Museum of Greece presents a very interesting exposition; besides the stamps, here you can see the various mechanisms and devices that were used by the Hellenic Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Services. The museum is located next to the Panathenaic Stadium and is open on weekdays.
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Actually, Athens is an open-air museum. If you go up to one of the observation platforms in the center, for example, to Lycabettus Hill, the highest point of Athens, you will be able to have sight of this great magnificent city with its best views at a height. In order to get there, you can walk, take a taxi or the funicular tramway.
Athens, Greece For a better acquaintance with the ancient city, take a walk through the historical districts such as Plaka, visit the Port of Piraeus, where you can get by bus or metro from the city center. One more option is to go to the Monastiraki flea market (Ifestou Str. 2). This huge flea market is a real finding for collectors and a very interesting place for tourists. You will definitely be excited while watching the changing of the guards at Syntagma Square. The guardsmen in their traditional uniform attract crowds of tourists who want to take pictures with them.
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Attica Region

Culture guide to Attica Region. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Attica Region: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Attica Region. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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