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The Acropolis is the crowning jewel of the Greek capital and one of the most important cultural sites not only in Greece but the entire world. This astonishing archaeological site was the birthplace of democracy and one of the most important centres of ancient Greece. For anyone heading to Athens, it’s a definite must-see and we have put together some interesting facts about the Acropolis that shine even more light on a monument which is a universal symbol of civilisation and one of the greatest architectural complexes to ever be built. -The term “Acropolis” comes from the Greek words “akron” (which means the “highest point or extremity” and “polis” (which means “city”). Acropolis can be taken to mean “High City”, “City on the Extremity”, or “City on the Air”. Greece has many other acropoleis, but the term most often refers to the Acropolis of Athens.

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