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Plans to redevelop abandoned airport in Greece 

 

Wednesday 16 July 2014 16:47 BST
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An external view of the now abandoned Hellenikon airport in Athens
An external view of the now abandoned Hellenikon airport in Athens

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Hellenikon airport was built in 1938 and was Athens first and main airport serving over 12 million passengers a year. It closed in 2001 and has remained empty ever since. According to reports there are now plans to re develop the site to include hotels, shops and a marina.

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