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Discover 40 unusual ruins in Greece.
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Athens, Greece
Philopappou Hill Pathways
Rest stops along this pathway offer some of the best views of the Acropolis of Athens.
Pastida, Greece
Eleousa (Campochiaro)
Former Italian settlement on the isle of Rhodes was a WWII command center before being abandoned.
Kifisia, Greece
Kifissia Mosque Ruins
The only Ottoman Mosque in Attica outside central Athens.
Athens, Greece
Archaeological Site Inside Monastiraki Metro Station
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Athens, Greece
Ruins at Coco Mat Athens B.C. Hotel
When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Larisa, Greece
First Ancient Theatre of Larissa
Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.
Athens, Greece
Temple of Artemis Agrotera
The only ancient site that remains on the south bank of the sacred Ilissos river.
Athens, Greece
Ancient Ruins on Selley Street
These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.
Athens, Greece
Parilissia Iera
An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).
Athens, Greece
Valerian Wall at Niche Hotel
The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel.
Athens, Greece
Proteichisma on Erysichthonos Street
The ruins of this ancient fortification wall sit in the middle of a quiet, residential intersection.
Markopoulo Mesogeas, Greece
Temple of Artemis Brauronia
This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.
Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Greece
Castle of Agia Mavra (Santa Maura)
A seaside castle complex that stood through centuries of conquests.
Athens, Greece
Divani Palace Acropolis Fortification Wall
A preserved portion of an ancient Athens barrier is displayed in a hotel basement.
Athens, Greece
Klafthmonos Square Parking Structure Fortification Walls
Preserved portions of Athens's ancient defenses are on display in a subterranean parking garage.
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