Athens is where Democracy was born and the city where important men of science and philosophy lived and gave their light to the rest of the world. It is also one of the cities that created the Greek civilization.
Night life is great here, especially in the center. You can also have a great time on one of the well-organized beaches, which are only four km away. far from Athens. Of course, there are Greek shops and global brands to make sure you’ll find what you want. The visitor must climb the rock of the Acropolis to see the peerless architectural structures that were built between 447 and 438 BC The nation’s trademark, the Parthenon, also stands firm there.
You should also visit the Parliament, where the kings of Greece used to reside. It now houses the Greek Parliament since 1933 and is located on Constitution Square.
The National Gardens are also very close. You could go up to Lycabetus Hill where there are several restaurants, cafes and shops.
The Panatheneum Stadium has great significance as the first modern Olympic Games were held there in 1896.
You can visit Monastiraki which is full of small shops with Greek artifacts, Plaka with its old neoclassical houses and narrow streets full of small cafes and eating places, taverns and bars. On the other hand is the National Archaeological Museum and the National Art Gallery. Two of the wealthiest areas of Athens are Ekali and Kifissia. A walk among the beautiful houses and villas can be very rewarding. The Athenians have welcomed the Metro into their lives, which also connects with older lines to cover all of Attica.
The heart of Athens beats in Syntagma Square. In which the Parliament and most of the Ministries are located. But apart from the center, there are other regions with tourist development such as Monastiraki, Kolonaki, Lycabettus Hill and a few kilometers from the historic center of Faliro, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, where you can have a good time with the sea breeze. Or you can head north to Marousi, Melissia, Vrilissia and Kifisia and smell the fresh air.
