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1. Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Delphi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hydra

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4. Mycenae

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5. Corinth

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6. The Meteora

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7. Nafplio

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8. Epidaurus

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9. Olympia

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10. Aegina

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11. Chalkida

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12. Thermopylae

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13. Evia

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14. Saint Lucas Monastery

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15. Nemea

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Greece's capital city is one of the world's most historic cities, known as the cultural and political center of Ancient Greece's empire thousands of years ago. Many of the region's top architectural and archaeological landmarks are preserved in remarkable condition for their age, including Mycenae, connected to the conquering of Troy, and Olympia, the site of the first ancient Olympic Games.

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