Athens sightseeing
Athens is the symbol of Western Civilization at its most magnificent, with history that stretches back more than 3,000 years. Athens is the city of Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. More than just a relic of its glorious past, today Athens is a bustling and modern capital city. A completely different vacation experience from the idyllic Greek islands, Athens can feel hectic and crowded but compensates with amazing cultural attractions. The Acropolis is one of the world's most breathtaking ancient ruins, and the city's exceptional archaeology museums display fascinating artifacts uncovered at local sites.
Other hidden charms awaiting discovery are
- The Parthenon
- Kerameikos
- Benaki Museum of Greek Culture
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Roman Agora
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Stavros Niarchos Park
- Anafiotika
and more...