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Intresting Facts about Athens landmarks
Athens is considered a city where ancient history meets the modern world. The ancient landmarks, the Acropolis and Ancient Agora let people see the ancient Greek civilization and its rich history. Another ancient landmark with an intreating background is the Theatre of Dionysus. The Theatre of Dionysus is considered the birthplace of drama. It was built into the southern slope of Acropolis and it can seat up to 17,000, making the biggest theater of its time. Lastly, the Panathenaic Stadium, which is one of the most popular historical landmarks. It was considered a "legacy of the Olympics". The stadium is the only building in the world that is entirely made of marble, and could hold up to 50,000 spectators. It was used to host events like the Finish Line for Athens marthons
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