Greece, the birthplace of democracy, is a beautiful, rugged country, steeped in history. It has nearly 1600 islands, but only 170 of them are inhabited. Half of the ten million population live in Athens.
This bustling city is a good central point from which to see Greece. The white marble Parthenon on Acropolis Hill is a [...]
Athens is one of the few cities in the world which has great historical value for the entire world. This is one of the city’s where civilization is said to have been born, and certainly it was the birthplace of democracy. Athens was at one time the beacon of ancient Greece. It was one of [...]
The meaning of Parthenon is ‘virgins chamber’ and was once dedicated to the virgin of Athena, thought to be the goddess of wisdom, and the Patron of Athens. This building was erected between 447 and 432 B.C. and ordered done by Pericles. It is one of the best built architectural structures of all time. [...]
A precious success of the golden age of Greek civilization, the magnificent complex Doric temple known as the Parthenon is the largest structure built in Greece, and it has crowned the top point of the city skyline (Acropolis means “upper town”) since the 5th century B.C.
The amazing Acropolis is perched upon a limestone mount towering [...]
If you are traveling to Athens then you will soon find out that there are many things to see in this wonderful city. You shootout have any trouble finding activities to fill your time, and you won’t have trouble finding things to take wonderful pictures of. The following is a list of sites that you [...]
There is an abundance of places to go and things to do in the city of Athens, Greece. You should have no trouble filling your time in Athens with wonderful memories and beautiful snapshots. Here are some places to get you started:
Make sure that you see the Acropolis and the Parthenon. This is known as [...]
If you want to experience Greece, then Athens is the city for you. Imagine going to the Parthenon on top of Acropolis Hill to enjoy the breathtaking view. Acropolis is known to be the Sacred Rock. It is situated on top of 512-foot limestone rock. Acropolis was originally built in 1500 BC.
Erechtheum is another impressive [...]
When planning that great tour of famous world cities, you can not forget Athens. This is one of those cities that measures their story in the thousands of years rather than the hundreds, so it must be a must see on one of your trips.
If you are thinking about cities that have histories measured in thousands of years rather than just a few centuries or less, Athens must be near the top of your list.
Situated in southern Greece, not far from the huge port of Piraeus, Athens has a history that stretches back into Greek myth. Indeed, many of [...]
If you had anywhere in the world you wished to go and could then one of the most culturally rich and inspiring trips would be to Athens. This city is unique because of its wonderful ancient ruin, beautiful cultural events and festivals. There are many museums, galleries and wonderful ancient treasures locate within Greece. Anyone [...]