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The dynamic City of Athens is the metropolis of Greece.

The area around Athens is also known as Attica. Attica is located in the southeast of the mainland on a large peninsula of land between the Peloponnese and Evia.

The most important and busiest port of Greece, Piraeus, is on the doorsteps of Athens. There are three ports: the international Kantharos [trade, shipping services, ferries], Zea [marina, Flying Dolphins] and the picturesque harbor Microlimano [yachts and many restaurants].


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Hotels in Athens

  Hotels in Greece   -   Hotel Guide Greece
Brochures of the hotels, room rates, hotel packages, special offers and last minutes, including real-time booking facilities.

   -   Hotels in Greece
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  Athens30.com    -  
Athens Cheap Hotels, Hostels, Apartments and B&B's.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

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  Amathus Holidays 
  Andante Travels   -   Archaeology and Ancient History Tours
  Greek Sun Holidays 

Travel Guides Athens / Related books

 

Amazon.com - Travel Guides Athens 

Transport / How do I travel to Athens

  Athens Airport

  

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  Airline Tickets Athens / Bargain Flights
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  Athens Today
Athens history | Athens scene | Athens sight | General Information | Greek cuisine | Museums | Transport | Sports | Need to know / Where to stay | Nightlife

  Athene City   -   City of Athens official website

  Piraeus   -   Port of Athens
Anyone who loves the sea and likes to stroll should go to Piraeus. Numerous fish tavernas lining the harbor streets. And after strolling through the shops at the marina you can enjoy your Greek coffee.

  Academy of Plato
Academy was a suburb of Athens, named after the hero Academos or Ecademos. The site was continuously inhabited from the prehistoric period until the 6th century A.D. During the 6th century B.C., one of the three famous Gymnasiums of Athens was founded here. Plato founded his philosophical school, which became very famous due to the Neoplatonists, and remained in use until A.D. 526, when it was finally closed down by emperor Justinian.
  Acropolis of Athens - Athens' trademark monument
The Parthenon visible from almost everywhere in the centre, is a gleaming marble monument to the legacy of ancient Greek civilisation. The Parthenon [ literally "virgin's quarters" ] is the largest Doric temple ever completed in Greece, and the only one built completely of Pentelic marble.
See Great Buildings - The Parthenon or 'The Greeks' at PBS [ 3D-version ]
  Aghioi Theodoroi Church
  Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
  Archaeological site of Kerameikos
Kerameikos was named after the community of the potters (kerameis) who occupied the whole area along the banks of river Eridanos.
  Archaeological site of the Olympieion
  Cave of Prophet Elias
  Church of the Gorgoepikoos
  Hadrian's Arch
  Hadrian's Library
The rectangular building of the Library comprises a Corinthian propylon on the west side, an open peristyle courtyard, three projecting conches on each of the long sides, a library, study and lecture halls.
It was built in A.D. 132 by emperor Hadrian.
  Horologion of Andronicos (Tower of the Winds)
  Kapnikarea church
  Kolonáki
Everyone with rank and fame meets in Kolonaki. In this neighborhood they all have their regular cafés:  Politicians, intellectuals and other famous personalities. The sidewalk cafes are open all year round.
  Lysikrates Monument
  Monastiráki Square  -  Flea market
For Greeks and visitors, the lovable mess of nonsense and art is a popular destination.
  National Garden  -  Park
The green lung of Athens. The spacious park is a refuge for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
  Omónia Square
In Omonia Square, the motto is "see and be seen". Nearby, in the Athinas street, every day at an early hour, many Athenians meet at the famous fish market to buy vegetables, flowers and more. And .... numerous Kafenia.
  Panathenaic stadium
The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 at the Panathenaic stadium, originally built in the 4th century BC as a venue for athletic contests. Today it is still used as the finishing line of the Athens annual Marathon and other races.
Every four years, a spectacular ceremony takes place in the stadium, when Greece gives the Olympic flame to the country hosting the next Olympics.
  Pedion tou Areos - Park
  Plaka
In Plaka, the Old Town, you will find small shops selling leather, jewellery, and hand-crafted items.
For traditional Greek atmosphere and specialities try one of the many tavernas, cafés or bars hidden in the small streets of the Plaka.
  Philopappos Monument
  Pnyx
  Roman Agora of Athens
Large building measuring 111 x 98 m., comprising a spacious rectangular courtyard surrounded by stoas, shops and storerooms. It has an east, Ionic propylon and a west, Doric propylon, known as the Gate of Athena Archegetis. It was built between 19 and 11 B.C. with a donation of Julius Caesar and Augustus.
  Syntagma square
  Zappion  -  Park

  Elvia island
The second largest island in Greece is still an insider tip among tourists, while the Greeks still value it as a pristine and tranquil island. Evia presents itself with two faces: dull landscapes and mountainous regions contrast with lush vegetation and fertile orchards.
  Gulf of Korinth   -   One of the oldest European cultural landscapes in Europe
In addition to the first-class hotel industry in Attiki, you can expect the most significant cultural and historical excavations in Greece, which the nearby Peloponnese offers.
  Chaldika Canal
Even before the birth of Christ the first bridge across the Strait of Euripus was built over to the island of Eilvia.  Today, the channel is approximately 40 m wide and 7 meters deep.
  Saronic Islands
The islands serve not only as a peace pole to the Athenians in the balance to her hectic metropolis, but also for tourists from all over Europe..

  National Technical University of Athens
School of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Rural & Surveying Engineering, Mining & Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Engineering, School of Applied Mathematical & Physical sciences

Cuisine   -   Gastronomy

  Restaurants in Athens

History Athens

Athens has one of the longest histories in the world city. The city was inhabited continuously for at least 3,000 years.

  National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Has one of the major collections of ancient Greek art, from archaeological discoveries in Greece.

  History of Athens 
Etymology, Geographical setting of Athens, Origins and early history, Reform and democracy, Classical Athens [ Early Athenian military history, Artists and philosophers, Peloponnesian War, Athenian coup of 411 BC, Corinthian War and the Second Athenian League, Athens under Macedon ], Roman Athens, Byzantine Athens, Latin Athens [ Burgundian period, Catalan period, Florentine period ], Ottoman Athens [ Independence from the Ottomans ], Modern Athens [ Population influx, Athens under the Nazis, Postwar Athens, Athens today ], Recent historical population, Notable Athenians, Ancient sites in Athens

Music, Arts & Culture

Athens has about 150 theaterpodiums, more than any other city in the world, including the famous ancient Herodes Atticus Theatre, home of the Athens Festival. Besides a large number of multiplexes, Athens plays host to a variety of romantic, open air cinemas.

  National Opera Greece

  Athens Concert Hall   -   known as the "Megaron Musikis"
With year-round performances by world famous artists. See Megaron 

  Athens Festival

  Rembetika Music

 
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