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| Vera, Bill, MaryJo and Cathy Shopping |
The Plaka nestled below the northern slope of the Acropolis,
is the historic heart of Athens. Even though only a few buildings
date back farther than the Ottoman period, it remains the oldest,
continually inhabited area in Athens. Cars are banned from most
of the area because of its narrow and winding streets. The Plaka is
peaceful and serene by day but its clubs, bars and taverns are
hopping at night. Everything is jimdandy with us as we browse the shops looking for
just the right gift to buy.
The National Archaeological Museum has one
of the world's finest
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| The Horse With The Little Jockey |
and largest collections of ancient
Greek art. When it was opened in 1891, the museum brought together a collection that
had previously been stored all over the city. Two of the most important finds -- the bronze Poseidon pulled from the sea and the bronze statute
The Horse With The Little Jockey can be seen here.
 
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