Athens
Athens, is the capital city of Greece with a metropolitan population of 3.7 million inhabitants. It is in many ways the birthplace of Classical Greece, and therefore of Western civilization. The first pre-historic settlements was constructed in 3000 BC around the hill of Acropolis.
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Plaka is the historic heart of Athens, located to the north of the
Acropolis. Next to Plaka are the districts of Monastiraki and …
Plaka Travel Guide »
Omonia Square is the center of Athens, and is composed of the actual square together with the surrounding streets, open areas and …
Omonia Travel Guide »
The Piraeus is the ancient port of Athens and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea for destinations …
Piraeus Travel Guide »
Kolonaki is in Athens near Lykavittos Hill. The district's borders are not very sharply defined; it covers the south and …
Kolonaki Travel Guide »
The Athenian Acropolis is the ancient high city of Athens, a prominent plateaued rock perched high above the modern city with …
Acropolis Travel Guide »
Syntagma Square is the pulsating heart of the modern city of Athens, composed of the actual square together with the surrounding …
Syntagma Square Travel Guide »
Psiri is an up and coming district of Athens, full of stylish cafés, bars and small shops.
Psiri Travel Guide »
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- If you head to Athens in the top of their summer, the city is a lot less crowded with large amounts on Atheneans leaving the city to spend time in the country. The parthenon is VERY slippery as the stones have been polished by the feet of millions of visitors over the centuries. The train system is … • Matthew D.
- If u heard and love old world culture,Athens is right place to start checking your knowladge or at least learn about it! Wonderful historic place, with wonderful people! See ya soon! • Lee S.
- Ancient Greece have a very special place in my heart and you can feel the history when you visit Acropolis!! Unfortunately you can't get really close to the temples...but when it is to preserve the temples it is worth it! History is very important but remember to walk down to the plaka area were … • Henriette D.
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