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     Greece issues new alert for tourists as sixth person dies in 50C heatwave

     Earlier this week, Greece was also hit by wildfires due to the extremely hot, dry and windy conditions. Six villages or settlements were instructed to evacuate as wildfires broke out near Anavyssos, just south of Athens, and in the southern Peloponnese region.

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     ANOTHER tourist dies in blistering heatwave in Greece - the sixth since the death of Dr Michael Mosley - while two more are still missing as country is blasted with 44C ...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AthensAthens - Wikipedia

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   Athens ( / ˈæθɪnz / ATH-inz) [6] [7] is the capital and largest city of Greece. A major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland.

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Tourism-g189400-Athens, Greece: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   In Athens you get the best of both worlds: a modern city with old-world charm and the natural beauty of Greece just beyond. Once the centre of ancient civilisation, Athens has so much history to discover—from ruins to still-intact treasures.

5. www.earthtrekkers.com › best-things-to-do-inAthens Bucket List: 20 Best Things to Do in Athens, Greece

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   • The Acropolis. Rising up from the center of Athens is the Acropolis, a fortified limestone plateau that is topped with the Parthenon and several other historical monuments.
   • The Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis Museum is an archeological museum that houses the artifacts found on the Acropolis and the surrounding slopes. Acropolis Museum | Best Things to Do in Athens.
   • Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus. The Ancient Agora is an archaeological site located near the Acropolis. For 5,000 years, this area was used as a marketplace, gathering place, and residential area.
   • Roman Agora. Located just a short distance away from the Ancient Agora is the Roman Agora. This market and collection of buildings was built in the first century BC during the rule of Julius and Augustus Caesar.

6. www.visitgreece.gr › mainland › atticaAthens - Visit Greece

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   Welcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities.

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7. www.thisisathens.orgThis is Athens | The Official Athens Guide

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   The official guide to the city of Athens. Where to eat, drink, and swim, top archaeological sites and museums to visit, plus all the essential tips to help plan your trip.

8. www.britannica.com › place › AthensAthens | History, Population, Landmarks, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Learn more about the history and significance of Athens in this article.

9. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › guide-to-athensA first timer's guide to Athens - Lonely Planet

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   Nov 11, 2023 · Learn when to visit, how to get around and what to do in Athens, one of the world's oldest and most storied cities. Discover the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the coastline and more in this comprehensive guide.