Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece; it is a beautiful, bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis. Athens is one of the oldest cities on the planet, the city about 3,000 years old, Athens is referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy and it is also economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural capital of Greece, Athens has a great climate, a great nightlife in short a great travel destination.

The Acropolis and the Parthenon

The Acropolis and the Parthenon dominate Athens, and the most sightseeing-weary traveler will catch an enticing glimpse and be scrambling toward it before they know it. Even if there were no Parthenon, the Acropolis is worth the visit just for the magnificent view of Athens and the surrounding temples below.

National Archaeological Museum

A great place to learn about the culture and history of Athens, the place has an extensive collection about the history and culture of Greece right from the Cycladic Island civilization and the Minoans and Myceneans to the present day.

Temple of Poseidon

The ruins of Temple of Poseidon the God of the sea are located on Cape Sounion which is located 69 km from Athens at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula. The site is a popular place for tourists and locals as well from Athens and the sunset and sea view here are a favorite among people.

Piraeus

Piraeus is a municipality within Athens which is located 10 km southwest of the center; the place is easily reachable by the Metro. Piraeus has a long history it was developed in 5th century BC; here you can enjoy the Piraeus Archaeological Museum, Nautical Museum first and other Archaeological sites.

Lycabettus Hill

From top of the Lycabettus Hill one can get superb views of Athens. Lycabettus Hill is really a limestone rock reaching almost 1,000 feet. Also known as Mount Lycabettus it is the highest point in the city that surrounds it. The hill has a large open-air theater, 19th century Chapel of St. George and a restaurant. The hills are quiet popular amongst locals and tourists alike.

Syntagma Square

The Syntagma Square is also known as the ‘Constitution Square’, the place is located in the heart of Athens. The square is an important destination for public transportation, also the Parliament Building is located along one side of the square, the open square often hosts holiday events.

The Agora

The Agora of Athens meaning place of gathering is one of the best examples of agora, the agora of Athens is believed to be built in 6th century BC, today the place has an almost-perfect temple of Hephaestus, a rebuilt colonnade housing the museum, and many minor monuments.