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On Hadrian's Arch is inscribed, "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus," Theseus who killed the Minotaur. Athens comes into many myths, like its patron goddess, Athena. It's one of the oldest cities – people have been living here for over five millenia. And because the Athenians were amazing builders and fabulous artists, exploring Athens with kids is the key stone to ancient Greece. | |
| Tip: Don't miss our top picks for children's books on Athens, recommended by the staff of Travel for Kids, see below. |
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The Acropolis and Agora – the Parthenon | ||
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Plaka and Monastiraki | ||
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Syntagma Square – National Gardens | ||
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National Archaeological Museum | ||
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Lykavitos (Lycabettus) | ||
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Ride the Metro – The metro in Athens is a modern system, and absolutely your best way to get around Athens! At the stations, there are excavation exhibits (when they were digging the subway, they kept bumping into all sorts of ancient stuff) – an old aqueduct, potters kiln, Christian graves, ancient road, plus vases and statues. It's cheap and fast, get a day ticket and hop on and off. |
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Bring an extra tote bag to hold all your souvenirs from Athens – dolls in costume (some are museum reproductions), polished stone eggs, embroidered slippers and shirts, miniature Greek vases and statues, ceramic boxes, tiny bronze helmets, clay horses, painted wooden donkeys, onyx boxes, Athena's owl, Greek music. |
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The Arcopolis is an amazing ruin, the site of festivals, religious rituals and theater, but how to make it come alive for kids? Take a three hour private family walking tour with a knowledgeable guide: |
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Acropolis for Families | ||
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| The National Archeology Museum is just chock full of stunning statues from ancient Greece, but can you tell the difference between Zeus and Poseidon? Find out about the gods, goddesses and heroes on a family walking tour of the museum : | |||
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Among the Gods | ||
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| (More children's books on other Athens and Greece pages) | ||||||
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