Holidays in Athens
Athens is not only the capital of Greece, but also a real treasure trove of attractions, history and ancient artifacts of one of the most powerful civilizations. Athens includes the Old Town, the central areas, the suburbs, and the famous port of Piraeus. In the center of the city, the majestic hills of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Lycabettus rise.
What makes Athens tours so attractive?
You can spend months in Athens, exploring and studying all the ancient monuments and ruins, as well as neoclassical buildings and museums. The most important and popular attraction of the city is the Parthenon complex, which is the symbol of Athens. The old town of Plaka is no less popular.
The central part of the city consists of three squares: Omonia, Monastiraki and Syntagma. On the latter, the majestic parliament building with an honor guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier deserves special attention. Also located here is the royal park Zappeion, the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as the famous Arch of Hadrian.
The Panathenaic Stadium is interesting to visit. It is also worth taking the funicular to the Lycabettus Hill, from where a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings opens. The famous complex of buildings of the University, Academy and National Library is located at the intersection of Omonia and Syntagma squares.
A holiday in Athens is an amazing journey into the ancient, interesting and mysterious world of our ancestors.
The museums, galleries and temple complexes of Athens, of which there are more than 250 in the city, deserve special attention. Thus, the Byzantine Museum houses the best collection of icons and mosaics in Europe, the Banks Museum boasts a rich collection of ancient Greek and Byzantine art, and the pride of the National Archaeological Museum are unique finds from all over the country.