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Beyond Athens
Top Atractions in Athens
Let’s go beyond the ordinary, let’s go beyond Athens. Would you rather visit the city of Elefsina, the European Capital of Culture for the year 2023, and its mysteries or Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon? Both are known for their centuries-long history and they’re both ideal destinations for archaeological tours and nature lovers. These unique and picturesque places are just a few hours away from Athens and they’re both worth the visit.
Sounio is a rocky cape located at the southernmost point of Attica. It was the first point one saw when sailing from the Cyclades to Piraeus. Sounio is first mentioned by Homer in the Odyssey who describes it as the sacred cape of the Athenians. From the rock of Sounio the mythical Aegeus, king of... View Article
The Iera Odos (the Sacred Road), with a length of 22 kilometers, was the road which in ancient times connected Athens with the Thriasian Field and the holy city of Eleusis. Eleusis, birthplace of the great tragic poet of antiquity, Aeschylus, was, together with Athens, Delphi, Olympia and Delos, the 5 holy cities of... View Article
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Beyond Athens
Top Atractions in Athens
Let’s go beyond the ordinary, let’s go beyond Athens. Would you rather visit the city of Elefsina, the European Capital of Culture for the year 2023, and its mysteries or Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon? Both are known for their centuries-long history and they’re both ideal destinations for archaeological tours and nature lovers. These unique and picturesque places are just a few hours away from Athens and they’re both worth the visit.
Beyond AthensSounio is a rocky cape located at the southernmost point of Attica. It was the first point one saw when sailing from the Cyclades to Piraeus. Sounio is first mentioned by Homer in the Odyssey who describes it as the sacred cape of the Athenians. From the rock of Sounio the mythical Aegeus, king of... View Article
Beyond AthensThe Iera Odos (the Sacred Road), with a length of 22 kilometers, was the road which in ancient times connected Athens with the Thriasian Field and the holy city of Eleusis. Eleusis, birthplace of the great tragic poet of antiquity, Aeschylus, was, together with Athens, Delphi, Olympia and Delos, the 5 holy cities of... View Article
