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Athens is one of the most fascinating cities in the world and a trip on a Mediterranean cruise would not be complete without visiting the city. While cruising around the Greek islands and stopping at places such as Cephalonia, Zante and Corfu, make sure you stop at the Greek capital, Athens, where a fantastic array of sights await. Athens – the birthplace of both democracy and civilisation - is a friendly city with a bustling population and fabulous food and nightlife. The top sights include the impressive Acropolis, which is the first stop for many tourists staying in the city. It is one of Greece's most famous structures and arguably the most famous archaeological monument in Europe, in addition to being one of the seven wonders of the world. During the day the Acropolis's marble gleams white in the sun and then takes on a gradual honey hue as the sun sets – from almost anywhere in the city visitors will able to marvel at the building. Other highlights include Plaka and Anafiotika - historic neighbourhoods situated under the Acropolis. They are great for wandering around as their Cycladic-style cube houses, which are on winding streets, are dotted with colourful plant pots and hanging baskets. Agora, the area that ancient Greek life centred upon is another great place to spend some time and nearby, on the south-eastern slope of the Acropolis, is the Theatre of Dionysos, which is great for a visit. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, which dates back to sixth century BC, is also a fascinating structure. If you have had your fill of ancient structures and magnificent architecture then a good way to escape the heat is to wander through the shady National Gardens. A highlight of the area is the Botanical Museum and there is also a cafe, which is great for relaxing and watching the world go by. There are also a number of museums, which are a treat for holidaymakers in Athens. The Benaki Museum, which contains Antonis Benaki's 35-year collection of art, is worth a trip and the National Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Greek Folk Art are also great days out. Iglucruise.com offer a huge range of Mediterranean cruises including plenty ofcruises from the UK to choose from. To find a great cruise deal visit Iglucruise.com.
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