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the Acropolis Parthenon
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Acropolis: Temple of Athena Nike
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Athens: Acropolis
Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Athens, centring on the temple ruins on the Acropolis
Tour the ruins of ancient Greek culture and regard the detail of sculptures and carvings atop the Acropolis
Behold the Athenian Acropolis and Roman Colosseum and drive down Appian Way on the Roman road system
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