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Now that we know a little about what to expect when it comes to being at the Piraeus Athens Port, let’s get to know a little more about what we will be seeing on one of your Athens shore excursions. First on our list, Ancient Agora.


The Ancient Agora is located to the northwest of Acropolis and was used as private housing until 6 b.c., when Peisistratus closed it down so that it could be used for more lawful purposes. Peisistratus added in a drainage system, planted some trees Nike Air VaporMax Plus Green Womens , built temples for Zeus, Hephaestus and Apollo, built the Peristyle Court, built the monument of the Eponymous Heroes, built the Temple of Hephaestus, Temple of Apollo Patroos Nike Air VaporMax Plus Red Womens , Stoa of Zeus, Altar of the Twelve Gods, Temple of Aphrodite Urania, Stoa of Hermes, Stoa of Poikile and much more. It’s truly amazing once you see all of these ancient buildings still standing there. Next on our list is Tower of the Winds.


The Tower of the Winds is a Pentelic marble clock tower. Some of it’s features are some sundials, a windvane and a water clock. It was thought to have been built in 50 BC. Others claim it to have been built in 2 BC before the rest of the forum was actually built. The structure is 12 meters high and 8 meters in diameter and what rests on the top is a Triton Nike Air VaporMax Plus Grey Womens , which is like a weathervane which determines direction of wind. The reason why it was set at the top of the Tower of the Winds was to resemble what is now known as a clock tower. Next on our list is the Temple of Olympian Zeus.


The Temple of Olympian Zeus was once an enormous temple which is located in what was the center of Athens in antiquity. The building of this temple dedicated to the supreme God of the Greeks was begun in 6 B.C., but was not finished for over 600 years. When finished, the temple was the largest in the country and was home to a tremendous statue of Zeus.


Now that you know a little more about some of the sights you can see while you visit Athens and the history behind some of the many incredible historic sites in the city, you are prepared to book your trip to Piraeus Athens and see it all firsthand.


Check out Athens via this range of sightseeing travels beginning with its port. Piraeus, Athens port, certainly is the gateway for luxury cruise ships to the rich ancient Greek community. From here you should check out a lot of the highlights of Greece such as Acropolis Nike Air VaporMax Plus Black Womens , along with appealing sites of the greek capital combining the history and present-day life of the city. Visit Athens Tours and Athens Sightseeing for more information!

European Council president Donald Tusk (Xinhua file photo)

BRUSSELS, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The other 27 members of the Europe Union (EU) are not working on a "no deal" scenario in their Brexit talks with Britain, President of the European Council Donald Tusk said on his twitter account Tuesday.


"We negotiate in good faith and hope for 'sufficient progress' by December," he added.


Tusk' remarks came a day after British Prime Minister Theresa May told Britain to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.


Addressing MPs in the House of Commons on the first day back after the conference season, May said achieving a special partnership after Brexit will require leadership and flexibility, not just from Britain Nike Air VaporMax Plus Burgundy Womens , but from the 27 nations of the EU.


"As we look forward to the next stage, the ball is in their court. But I am optimistic it will receive a positive response," May told MPs in her first parliamentary statement since her big speech last month in Florence.


"What we are seeking is not just the best possible deal for us, but I believe that will also be the best possible deal for our European friends too. Progress will not always be smooth but by approaching these negotiations in a constructive way in a spirit of friendship and cooperation and with our sights firmly set on the future, I believe we can prove the doomsayers wrong," May added.


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"These pave the way for legislation to allow the UK to operate as an independent trading nation and to create an innovative customs system that will help us achieve the greatest possible tariff and barrier-free trade as we leave the EU," said May.


Also on Monday, Brexit negotiation entered its fifth round in Brussels. With the absence of Britain's Brexit Secretary David Davis, the two sides kicked off their talks in a low profile -- no joint press conference as usual.


Prior to her speech in the House of Commons, May told the other 27 members of the Union that "the ball is in the EU's court," calling on EU to take actions and exert more flexibility and imagination in the negotiations.


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