Travel Reference
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4. PANATHENAIC WAY
The route used in an ancient procession when a new tunic, or
peplos,
would have
been offered to Athena, along with sacrifices.
5. PARTHENON
This was the epitome of ancient Greek Classical art, a magnificent “Temple to the
Virgin”, goddess Athena, who was represented inside by a giant gold and ivory sculp-
ture.
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6. ERECHTHEION
According to myth, Athena and Poseidon battled for patronage of Athens on this
spot. The Erechtheion's design unites separate temples to each of the two gods.
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7. NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
The stunning
New Acropolis Museum
,
opening in early 2008 houses around 4,000
artifacts within a space almost ten times larger than the old museum.
New Acro-
polis Museum • Dionysiou Areopagitou 15 • 210 900 0900 •
www.theacropolismuseum.gr
• Open 8am-8pm Tue-Sun (to 10pm Fri) • Adm €5
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8. PANAGIA CHRYSOSPILIOTISSA
Originally dedicated to the god of wine and revelry, the cave was later turned into the
church of the Virgin of the Golden Cave.
9. ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS
A much later addition, built in 161 by its namesake. In summer it hosts the Athens
Festival (for further details see
Festivals and Events
)
.
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