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  • In addition, we offer excursions no traveler to the Aegean should miss: on the dramatic island of Santorini, an exploration of charming Phira; on the island of Rhodes, a visit to the ancient acropolis of Lindos and the medieval Old Town of Rhodes; and in Athens, an in-depth tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

    unknown title 2009

  • Acropolis the "Acropolis" is the fortified citadel of any Greek city, the Acropolis at Athens -- site of the Parthenon and

    Note: Acropolis 2002

  • The Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site that holds the ruins of several ancient Greek temples, including the famed Parthenon.

    Striking Workers Shut Greek Tourist Site 2010

  • Svati L. Acropolis is a traditional authentic Greek restaurant in GreekTown that has great spanakopita.

    NYC Dining: Taverna Kyclades 2009

  • The Acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage site that holds the ruins of several ancient Greek temples, including the famed Parthenon.

    Striking Workers Shut Greek Tourist Site 2010

  • On the hill of the Pnyx across from the Acropolis was the meeting place of the assembly, where Pericles had declared that future generations would marvel at all that Athens had achieved.

    Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

  • On the hill of the Pnyx across from the Acropolis was the meeting place of the assembly, where Pericles had declared that future generations would marvel at all that Athens had achieved.

    Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

  • On the hill of the Pnyx across from the Acropolis was the meeting place of the assembly, where Pericles had declared that future generations would marvel at all that Athens had achieved.

    Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

  • In the midst of the Acropolis was a fountain, which gave an abundant supply of cool water in summer and warm in winter; of this there are still some traces.

    Critias 2006

  • Athene, in a spot which we will call the Acropolis, and surround with a circular wall, making the division of the entire city and country radiate from this point.

    Laws 2006

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