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  • odeon Herodes Atticus Why Athens
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    Odeon of Herodes Atticus

    One of the legendary sites that sits beneath the slopes of the Acropolis on the southwest side, is the stunning open-air theatre, Odeon of Herodes Atticus. When Pausanias, the Greek traveller and geographer from the second century AD, visited Athens during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, he described the Odeon theatre as “the finest building…

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  • Olympic Flame Ancient Olympia

    OLYMPIC FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY – Ancient Olympia

    Where: Ancient Olympia
    When: 16 April 2024
    Why Go: Witness the start of the Olympic torch relay
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  • Olympic Flame Torch Handover Panathenaic Stadium Athens

    OLYMPIC FLAME HANDOVER CEREMONY – Panathenaic Stadium

    Where: Panathenaic Stadium
    When: 26 April 2024 - 6:30pm
    Why Go: To witness that start of the Olympic flame handover
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  • Why Athens Download Guide Greece

    2024 Athens Download Guide

    Get to the heart of Athens fast with our detailed 2024 Athens download guide and enrich your Athenian experience. Connect with locals, eat authentic Greek food, enjoy live music and more. The only challenge will be how to fit it all in! Led by Why Athens Editor-in-Chief Anastasia Mangafas, our editorial team combines years of…

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  • Epiphany Athens Thessaloniki

    THEOPHANY, EPIPHANY & THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IN ATHENS

    Where: Various locations
    When: 6th January 2024
    Why Go: To experience Epiphany in Athens
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  • DIRE STRAITS LEGACY Live in Athens

    Where: Athens Technopolis
    When: 27 June 2024
    Why Go: Relive the legacy of this iconic band
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