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Following independence the new capital had to cope with fourteen revolutions, occupation by German troops, and a gruesome Civil War before becoming the lively city that today attracts visitors from throughout the world. The Acropolis is certainly the most impressive place from which no visitor can fail to take away an aura of history. Nevertheless only the faded remains are preserved of Pericles' giant and extravagant temple and the massive statues of bronze and marble that were inset with gemstones. The Propylaia, Parthenon, and Athena Nike temple are not all that has survived from the stormy past. Even in the new metro station at Syntagma square in the city center, the outline of walls provide a literally deep impression of past times and the display cases are filled with rescued treasures that the building workers found here. The Middle Ages also left impressive buildings behind such as the Byzantine Metropolis Church from the twelfth century that was built with the rubble from ancient buildings. They stand in the shadow of the larger Metropolis cathedral in which stones were discovered in the nineteenth century from seventy earlier basilicas. Both churches are at the edge of the Plaka, the ancient Turkish center of Athens that nestles alongside the picturesque Acropolis hill. This part of the city was all that remained when Athens became the capital city. Even when its streets are filled with tourists this part of the city still radiates its own original atmosphere.
 The most memorable moment of a visit to Athens will be the ascent to the Acropolis, towering high above the city. On top of the bill stands the magnificent Parthenon, one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of all times that was built in the 5th century BC. A unique archeological park surrounds the Acropolis, featuring temples, theaters, cemeteries and the Agora, the ancient marketplace. Famed monuments such as the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Keramikos Cemetery, the Hephaistos Temple, the Attalos Arcade, the Tower of the Winds and the Herodes Atticus Theater can be visited today.   LE BAR BODEGA Open: All Year Round Bodega was created in 1984 from initiative of Alexandros Iola with the philosophy of a space that might play music from all the world as well as art work of consacrated and young painters MAO CLUB-CAFE-POOL
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 Greeks are well known for their inclination to enjoying life. So it comes as no surprise that Athens features a lively nightlife scene. Typical for this hedonistic city are late dinners at 10 p.m. and nightclubs that fill after midnight and stay open until dawn! Each visitor should eat at least once in a typical tavern serving traditional Greek fare. The eateries called "ouzeri" serve a variety of appetizers - the 'mezedes" -which are washed down with a small bottle of the liquor "ouzo". Seafood and fresh fish can be found in one of the numerous fish restaurants in Pireas and the coastal suburbs of Athens. A variety of tempting gourmet restaurants is available for more sophisticated outings. There is also a selection of ethnic restaurants featuring cuisine's from all continents  Athens offers many nightclubs with Greek music as well as discos. Many are located along the coastal road in South Athens. Bars can be found around Kolonaki and Exarchion Square, in the streets behind the Hilton Hotel, in the Thission area and in every suburb. Visitors interested in a more authentic experience should opt for one of the clubs featuring Rebetiko music - There is also a choice of music halls, where established Greek singers perform, and several jazz and rock clubs  Palea Fokea (or Palaia Phokea) next to Anavissos is a nice sandy beach southeast of Athens. A beautiful fishing port adds to the beach charm. Several restaurants on the beach offer what the local fishermen provide.  ATHENS ATRIUM HOTEL SUITES Category: Open: all year The Athens Atrium Hotel & Suites is a modern and recently renovated Superior 4 star hotel located in the center of Athens, the capital of Greece. It is the ideal plac. ACROPOL
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