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Explore the majestic buildings of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, a destination of the Panathenaean festival procession

Explore the majestic buildings of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, a destination of the Panathenaean festival procession

Learn about the buildings of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, particularly the Propylaeum,...

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Propylaea

Tourists exploring the Propylaea, the entrance gate at the ancient ruins of the acropolis,...

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