The capital Athens (called by the Greeks Athina ) is one of the largest cities in Europe.
The city lends itself perfectly for a city break. The city is rich in history. The advantage is that almost all of the sights and historical monuments (such as the Acropolis = > best known symbol of Athens) are a short distance from each other.
The Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens metamorphosis consummated. By constructing several subway lines and a better bus line the center has become more accessible. Some subway stations are small museums themselves.
The old town has become largely pedestrianized. So the noise and crowded streets in the major city has been quickly forgotten.
The main attractions of Athens are:
The city lends itself perfectly for a city break. The city is rich in history. The advantage is that almost all of the sights and historical monuments (such as the Acropolis = > best known symbol of Athens) are a short distance from each other.
The Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens metamorphosis consummated. By constructing several subway lines and a better bus line the center has become more accessible. Some subway stations are small museums themselves.
The old town has become largely pedestrianized. So the noise and crowded streets in the major city has been quickly forgotten.
The main attractions of Athens are:
- Acropolis including the renewed museum
- Dionysus Theatre
- Agora
- National Archaeological Museum
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square (changing of the guard by the National Guard / Evzones = > on Sunday at 11 pm is the main relay ceremony)
- Lycavittos hill
- Tower of the Winds
- Philopappou monument
- Zappeion
- Plaka / Monastiraki / Anafiotika
- various other museums