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 [...]
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 [...]
One of the most ancient cities in the world, Athens is the most amazing city for the culture and history lover! Athens Hotels are amongst the best in the world, especially in terms of their unique architectural style.
In Athens, you will find hotels in all styles – Ancient Greek Architecture, Traditional Constructions, Neo-Classical Architecture, Modern [...]
The Most Luxurious of Athen’s Neighborhoods – The Plaka
There are several things to do in Athens Greece, and one which we are going to talk about here is the Plaka. When you cross Odos Philhellinon into Odos Kydhathinaion, opposite of the Anglican church, sits the Plaka. On the right of Odos Kydhathinaion is the main [...]
If we cross Odos Philhellinon into Odhos Kydhathinaion, which is opposite the Anglican Church and leads into the Plaka we will see on the right of Odos Kydhathinaion the principal church in this quarter of Old Athens, Sotyra tou Kottaki, originally a cruciform church erected in the thirteenth century by the prominent family of Kottakis.
The City of Athens is the oldest and the largest city in all of Greece. Athens is known throughout the world because of its great contribution to Ancient history. In fact the whole country is full of myths, stories, romance, and beauty but Athens stands out among the others. Visiting this great city is [...]
Before people come to Athens Greece they have a certain picture of the city in their head. They believe it to be a city full of ancient ruins, beautiful cafes, and long winding streets. They think the locals spend their time in these little cafe’s drinking ouzo all day long and playing backgammon. Of course [...]
Before you get too excited, read below to find some great tips about travelling to Athens. If you plan ahead, you’ll ensure that your Athens vacation is the best it can be!
Getting to Athens: Using a Greek Travel Agent
You might be frightened about using a travel agent you’re not familiar with – especially from a [...]
When non-Greeks think of Athens, they picture a city of culture and history. They envision ancient ruins and quaint cafes along narrow, winding streets. The locals sip their ouzo, play backgammon, and click their prayer beads.
When most Greeks think of Athens, they see a noisy, traffic-jammed sprawl of cars and buildings. They remember that, until [...]
This metropolitan capital is also the largest and one of the oldest cities in Greece. Athens is rich with ancient history, myths and a contemporary touch of bars, cafe and restaurants. Athens is also the city of Olympics, architecture and holiday in Athens is nevertheless a complete adventure in itself, with Athens offering breathtaking archaeological [...]