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Athens, Greece

Unravel the mysteries of ancient civilization, traverse the labyrinthine streets, and explore the vibrant culture of Athens, Greece in this thrilling scavenger hunt!

Athens, Greece

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Get acquainted with Athens as we journey through its most iconic landmarks in this fun and engaging introduction!

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Embark on a more challenging adventure that delves deeper into the fascinating history and culture of Athens!

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Test your knowledge and uncover hidden secrets with our most challenging clues that span across Athens' rich history and lively modern scene!

  1. Clue 1: What is the name of the hill on which the Parthenon stands? 

  2. Clue 2: This stadium is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. What is its name? 

  3. Clue 3: This area is the historic neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis. What is it called? 

  4. Clue 4: What is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic? 

  5. Clue 5: What is the name of Athens' highest point, which offers panoramic views of the city?

  6. Clue 6: This square is considered the heart of modern Athens. What is it? Answer: Syntagma Square

  7. Clue 7: What is the name of the ancient marketplace and social hub in classical Athens? 

  8. Clue 8: This temple dedicated to the ancient Greek god of sea is a must-see. What is its name? 

  9. Clue 9: This museum houses every artifact found on the Acropolis. What is it called? 

  10. Clue 10: This narrow lane is the oldest street in Athens. What is it named? 

  1. Clue 1: An island known as the "Island of the Winds", this place is famed for its windmills. 

  2. Clue 2: This iconic theater at the base of the Acropolis hill dates back to the 4th century B.C. Name it. 

  3. Clue 3: This museum is one of the largest and most important museums of Greek civilization. What is it called? 

  4. Clue 4: This ancient Greek temple is dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and metalworking. Name it. 

  5. Clue 5: Athens' central public park was commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838. What is it called?

  6. Clue 6: This pedestrian street runs from the temple of Olympian Zeus to the Acropolis. What's its name? 

  7. Clue 7: A neighborhood known for its nightlife, it's named after an ancient military commander. What's its name? 

  8. Clue 8: This hill is known as the Hill of the Muses. What's its actual name? 

  9. Clue 9: What is the name of the giant limestone rock located north-west of the Acropolis? 

  10. Clue 10: What is the name of the oldest house in Athens, located in the Plaka district? 

  1. Clue 1: In Greek mythology, who is said to have won the patronage of Athens from Poseidon? 

  2. Clue 2: This modern Athenian neighborhood got its name from a famous gas factory. Name it. 

  3. Clue 3: In the National Garden, there is a small, well-hidden statue of an ancient Greek philosopher. Who is he? 

  4. Clue 4: This Byzantine church in Plaka is known as the "Old Cathedral". What's its name? 

  5. Clue 5: This small island in the Saronic Gulf is an easy day trip from Athens. What is it called? 

  6. Clue 6: This street in Monastiraki is famous for its flea market. Name it. 

  7. Clue 7: What's the name of the art park located on the outskirts of Athens, home to numerous sculptures and art installations? 

  8. Clue 8: This mountain on the border of Attica was considered sacred in Ancient Greece. Name it. 

  9. Clue 9: What's the name of the observatory located on the Nymphs' Hill in Athens? 

  10. Clue 10: Which monument in Athens is a replica of the Lysicrates Monument in Plaka and was a gift from the people of Athens to Lord Byron? 

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  1. Clue 1: What is the name of the hill on which the Parthenon stands? Answer: Acropolis

  2. Clue 2: This stadium is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. What is its name? Answer: Panathenaic Stadium

  3. Clue 3: This area is the historic neighborhood at the foot of the Acropolis. What is it called? Answer: Plaka

  4. Clue 4: What is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic? Answer: Presidential Mansion

  5. Clue 5: What is the name of Athens' highest point, which offers panoramic views of the city? Answer: Mount Lycabettus

  6. Clue 6: This square is considered the heart of modern Athens. What is it? Answer: Syntagma Square

  7. Clue 7: What is the name of the ancient marketplace and social hub in classical Athens? Answer: Agora

  8. Clue 8: This temple dedicated to the ancient Greek god of sea is a must-see. What is its name? Answer: Temple of Poseidon

  9. Clue 9: This museum houses every artifact found on the Acropolis. What is it called? Answer: Acropolis Museum

  10. Clue 10: This narrow lane is the oldest street in Athens. What is it named? Answer: Tripodon Street

  1. Clue 1: An island known as the "Island of the Winds", this place is famed for its windmills. What is it? Answer: Mykonos

  2. Clue 2: This iconic theater at the base of the Acropolis hill dates back to the 4th century B.C. Name it. Answer: Odeon of Herodes Atticus

  3. Clue 3: This museum is one of the largest and most important museums of Greek civilization. What is it called? Answer: National Archaeological Museum of Athens

  4. Clue 4: This ancient Greek temple is dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and metalworking. Name it. Answer: Temple of Hephaestus

  5. Clue 5: Athens' central public park was commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838. What is it called? Answer: National Garden

  6. Clue 6: This pedestrian street runs from the temple of Olympian Zeus to the Acropolis. What's its name? Answer: Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

  7. Clue 7: A neighborhood known for its nightlife, it's named after an ancient military commander. What's its name? Answer: Gazi (Named after Georgios Gennimatas)

  8. Clue 8: This hill is known as the Hill of the Muses. What's its actual name? Answer: Philopappos Hill

  9. Clue 9: What is the name of the giant limestone rock located north-west of the Acropolis? Answer: Areopagus

  10. Clue 10: What is the name of the oldest house in Athens, located in the Plaka district? Answer: Benizelos Mansion

  1. Clue 1: In Greek mythology, who is said to have won the patronage of Athens from Poseidon? Answer: Athena

  2. Clue 2: This modern Athenian neighborhood got its name from a famous gas factory. Name it. Answer: Technopolis

  3. Clue 3: In the National Garden, there is a small, well-hidden statue of an ancient Greek philosopher. Who is he? Answer: Socrates

  4. Clue 4: This Byzantine church in Plaka is known as the "Old Cathedral". What's its name? Answer: Church of the Metamorphosis

  5. Clue 5: This small island in the Saronic Gulf is an easy day trip from Athens. What is it called? Answer: Aegina

  6. Clue 6: This street in Monastiraki is famous for its flea market. Name it. Answer: Ifestou Street

  7. Clue 7: What's the name of the art park located on the outskirts of Athens, home to numerous sculptures and art installations? Answer: Parko Eleftherias

  8. Clue 8: This mountain on the border of Attica was considered sacred in Ancient Greece. Name it. Answer: Mount Hymettus

  9. Clue 9: What's the name of the observatory located on the Nymphs' Hill in Athens? Answer: National Observatory of Athens

  10. Clue 10: Which monument in Athens is a replica of the Lysicrates Monument in Plaka and was a gift from the people of Athens to Lord Byron? Answer: The Lord Byron Monument

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