Athens In A Day

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The name means \"little monastery,\" a nod to the 10th-century church still standing in the square. Around you are traces of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Athens, including Hadrian’s Library and the old Tzistarakis Mosque.","type":"text"},{"content":"This was once the centre of Athens' antique trade, known as “Yousouroum” after Elias Yousouroum, a Smyrna-born dealer who opened the first antique shop here in the 1800s. Today, Avyssinias Square still buzzes with vintage treasures, handmade jewellery, and relics from all eras.","type":"text"},{"content":"Even the metro station here reveals ancient ruins under your feet. 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This was the city's main commercial hub during Roman times, a large open-air market surrounded by colonnades and shops.","type":"text"},{"content":"Unlike the older Ancient Agora, which was used for politics and philosophy, this space was all about trade and daily life. Merchants sold everything from olive oil to imported Roman luxuries here.","type":"text"},{"content":"Look out for the Tower of the Winds, an octagonal marble structure that served as a water clock and weather vane. 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Rising nearly 150 metres above the city, this limestone plateau has been inhabited since the fourth millennium BC. But it was during the fifth century BC, under the leadership of Pericles, that it became the symbol of classical civilisation.","type":"text"},{"content":"Athens funded a monumental building program that included the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Propylaea. These were not just architectural wonders, but expressions of Athenian power, identity, and devotion to Athena, the city's protector.","type":"text"},{"content":"The Parthenon, completed in 432 BC, housed a towering gold and ivory statue of Athena. It marked the city’s victory over the Persians and also served as a treasury. Over time, it became a church, then a mosque, and was partially destroyed in an explosion in 1687. 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Let’s wrap things up with a well-earned drink at Aura Rooftop Bar, right here on the top floor of YellowSquare Athens. It’s got great views, a laid-back vibe, and the perfect setting to reflect on the day. Congratulations on finishing the tour, now celebrate like a local with a glass of ouzo or a refreshing tsipouro. Yamas!","type":"text"}]}]