With a recorded history of 3,000
years, Athens is the capital of Greece and among the most interesting
places in the world. Actually Athens is the best destination for a
city break as it has amazing sightseeing to visit, including the
world-famous Acropolis with the Temple of Parthenon, the New
Acropolis Museum, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora,
the Roman Agora and others. After a full day walking around Athens
city, do not miss a drink at night in the many hot spots. Located in
a central spot in Greece, the city is also very convenient for day
trips to archaeological sites in the mainland and close islands in
the Aegean Sea.
History
Taking its name after its protector,
goddess Athena, Athens is famous because here democracy, sciences,
theater and philosophy were born. The most important monument of
Athens city is of course the Acropolis. There are several other
important ancient sites and monuments that can be found mainly around
the lovely neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki, Thissio and in the
vicinity of the Acropolis. They include ancient temples, ancient
theaters and stadiums, public buildings and interesting museums.
Athens is the capital of Greece and the most important Greek city. It
has many beautiful quarters. The historical centre
(Syntagma-Monastiraki-Plaka) is a gem for history lovers, as it
includes monuments from all periods of time, from the Classical and
Roman times to the Byzantine and Neoclassical period. Do not miss a
visit to important sights, including the Parthenon and the temple of
Olympian Zeus, theatres, such as the Herodes Atticus, and public
buildings, such as the Agora. However, the city is not only about
sightseeing and lovely restaurants. Athens holidays may also include
swim in nice beaches. There are many beach resorts to enjoy a
relaxing swim in the hot summer days in the peninsula of Attica. The
beaches from Glyfada to the south till Cape Sounion are mostly
organized and get very popular, especially in summer weekends. The
present guide of Athens offers all the necessary information about a
visit to this wonderful city, the birth place of the Greek history
and also the seat of the modern Government.
Do not miss!
Due
to the many monuments dating from all historical periods, Athens is
the best place for sightseeing. The easiest and quickest way to see
all the sights in the city is to take a bus tour. Athens sightseeing
tours are many and take place all year round. A bus tour in Athens
takes place in modern, air-conditioned coach with all modern comforts
and it is usually accompanied by a guide. This guide will explain
visitors the history of the monuments and will lead a guided tour in
important museums, like the new Acropolis Museum. The most popular
Athens tours are the sightseeing bus tours and walking tours around
the city centre. Very popular are also the day and half-day bus tours
to important archaeological sites and interesting towns, like Cape
Sounion, Ancient Corinth, Delphi, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia and
Meteora. Some multi-day tours are also arranged to northern Greece or
important classical sites. These tours are great to see something
from the Greek mainland before heading to the Greek islands for total
relaxation.
Things to do
Although
it is mostly famous as a sightseeing place, visitors can also
practise many other Things to do in Athens. The city centre of Athens
has many shopping streets and districts that regularly have offers.
Ermou Street is the most famous shopping street in Athens, while the
district of Kolonaki has shops of international brands. Over the last
years, the coasts of Attica are developing as tourist places for
foreigners, not only for Athenians who have holiday homes there. This
is how many sports centres have made their appearance, from water
sports and windsurfing centres to horse riding, diving centres and
paintball.
The
Greek Festival (Athens & Epidaurus
Festival) takes place in various places of
Athens (Herodes Atticus Theatre and other theatres or cultural
venues) and also in the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and the Little
Theatre of Epidaurus. It offers a large range of performances: modern
and ancient theatre, ballet, opera, jazz and classical music, dances,
symphonic music and great singers and many other special events. The
festival takes place from early June to late August.
Traditional
Dancing Performances: Every year, from May to October, the Theatre of
Dora Stratou presents performances of traditional Greek dances.
Beaches
Although the coastlines of Athens
are not much developed with foreign tourists, it will be a surprise
to discover that the beach places of the Attica peninsula offer many
interesting activities, such as scuba diving. In fact, many Athens
diving centers have their base at beaches close to the city, offering
PADI courses for all ages, and interesting diving trips for beginners
or experts. Important Athens diving spots around the Attica peninsula
are the Kalypso Reef and the Symos Wreck in Saronida, the Car Wrecks
in Legrena, and the ship wrecks SS Portugal and Apollonia II in
Makronissos island.
Arrival Instructions
From Athens International Airport
(Eleftherios Venizelos):
By taxi with an average cost of 45
euros (time needed approx. 35 minutes)
By
bus Χ97 departing every hour to Elliniko metro station with an
average cost of 6 euros per person (time needed approx. 40 minutes)
By metro direction to Syntagma
departing every 30 minutes with an average cost of 10 euros per
person (time needed approx. 25 minutes).
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