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The Acropolis, looming high above Athens on a clear day in mainland Greece. ((Giannis Alexopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty Images))
(Giannis Alexopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Acropolis, looming high above Athens on a clear day in mainland Greece. ((Giannis Alexopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty Images))
(Giannis Alexopoulos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)