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The city of Athens is named after Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and knowledge. It seems very fitting, then, that is also the city that created democracy and where the great thinkers Plato and Aristotle were born.

Ancient Greece's best known temple "The Acropolis is without doubt one of many Highlights of your vacation in Greece. The Acropolis has several temples and the most important of these is the Parthenon, which is dedicated to the goddess Athena. Athena Ancient Greeks considered to be the protector of Athens and the Parthenon, built to commemorate his role in the city.

The site of the Acropolis, also contains the Acropolis Museum, which opened in June 2009 and focuses on the elements found in the archaeological excavation of the Acropolis. The site houses over 4,000 separate items and was designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi, and with modern features such as light-sensitive glass and art installations has been criticized for failing to comply with the Doric style of the old museum. Another controversy surrounding the museum is that of the Parthenon Marbles, the new museum has established special cages Setup for his return from the British Museum, although this is not yet guaranteed.

Luxury holiday in Greece requires a luxury hotel and Divani Caravel, which offers sunset views close to the Acropolis is definitely the best in Athens. This luxury hotel in Greece has a panoramic rooftop pool, where unwind in a deck chair and just watch the world with a refreshing cocktail in hand.

By the next day of your vacation in Greece to head Agora region, which used to be the political, administrative and cultural city. During the heyday of ancient Greece was not uncommon for owners of office, the philosophers and legislators of all mix in this area. The site is now Haephaistos Temple is believed to be the best preserved ancient temple in the country. However, if you're after a more modern experience in luxury vacation in Greece, then head for lunch at the famous Agora restaurant is located within of this complex. The restaurant offers traditional Greek dishes like moussaka and Stifado, but is so well known for its cocktails and delicious food mixture that offers.

After you've had your fill of food and drink copious Greek may feel a bit like Dionysius, the Greek god of wine. Why not make the next stop on their vacation in Greece, a tour of the theater? Dionysus was not only the god of wine, but also theater and agriculture and the large size of the theater Dionysus shows clearly the level of importance that the ancient Greeks to the forms of entertainment such as theater. It was here that the works of Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and appeared for the first time and definitely would be a tragedy if you missed this incredible attraction while on holiday in Greece.

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