Agora

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Agora
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“The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly". The agora was the centre of the athletic, artistic, business, social, spiritual, and political life in the city. The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best…”
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 25

10 Athens Airbnbs With Views of the Acropolis

These modern digs offer impeccable views of the ancient ruins.

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Lonely PlanetJul 24

6 Greek festivals worth traveling for

Annual festivals in Greece range from small village observances to internationally famous blowouts. These are six of the best ones.

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  • AcropolisAttractionAn acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill…
  • Release AthensFestivalGreek entry on European rock festival circuit.
  • Flisvos MarinaSightOpen space next to marina, hosts Release Athens.
  • Ejekt festivalFestivalHeld at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
  • Athens JazzFestivalHeld at Technopolis.
  • Athens City FestivalFestivalMore than 200 events in public spaces every May.
  • Athens Epidaurus FestivalFestivalWorld-class shows in theater, dance, opera, music.
  • Holy WeekFestivalClimax of Lent, observed with reverence.
  • EasterFestivalBiggest holiday of the year, observed universally.
  • AgoraSightThe literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
  • ApokriesFestivalCarnival season tied to Christian calendar.
  • Elsewhere
  • RockwaveFestivalMalakasa, GreeceMusic festival in Terra Vibe, outside Athens.
  • Theater of EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceAncient amphitheater for drama performances.
  • Thessaloniki International Film FestivalFestivalThessaloniki, GreeceSignificant stop on the international film circuit.
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