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Athens

Athens is a vast city surrounded by remarkable mountains, developed between seven ancient hills. Athens, which has been inhabited for over 3,000 years, is generally regarded as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Athens is a confusing mix of historical and contemporary elements, consisting of a large city centre, an urban district and a metropolitan area.

Its archaeological ruins and monuments make the town famous. Athens is not all about ancient ruins, however. This bustling town is also a significant cultural, nightlife and sports hub. An summary of Athens' main tourist attractions.

Theatre of Dionysus : The Theatre of Dionysus, the oldest theatre in Greece, is not to be missed by travellers who are crazy about the theatre. Many of Greece's most popular ancient comedies and tragedies have debuted here on stage. Originally a temple built in the sixth century BC, the theatre is dedicated to the god of merriment and wine, Dionysus. The theatre, cut into a cliff on the Acropolis, could hold 17,000 spectators. Over the years, it has been continually remodelled.

Byzantine and Christian Museum : The glories of Greek Orthodox Christianity await tourists to the Athens Museum of Byzantium and Christianity. The museum is full of more than 25,000 objects from about the third to the 20th centuries related to Grecian artefacts. The displays cover the Byzantium, post-Byzantium, mediaeval and early Christian periods and include objects from regions where Hellenism took root. Some of its holdings, including pottery collections, manuscripts, fabrics and frescoes, are rare. It has one of the world's largest Byzantine art collections. The museum has a collection of slabs and symbols in marble and limestone.

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Agora of Romans : Since they helped finance the Roman Agora, shoppers may have rubbed shoulders with the likes of Julius Caesar and Augustus centuries ago. It had a strictly commercial character, in contrast to the Ancient Agora that it replaced. During the waning years of the first century BC, the Roman Agora was founded when Greece was part of the Roman Empire. A wide open space surrounded by colonnades and columns featured the new agora; shops were within those boundaries. Just east of the Roman market, the 12-meter (40-foot) Tower of Wind features reliefs of the eight winds with a sundial beneath each.

Cycladic Art Gallery : What started out in the 1960s as two individuals purchasing objects associated with the Cyclades Islands of Greece culminated in a world-class Cycladic art collection. The Museum of Cycladic Art was opened in 1986 with more than 3,000 objects and figures produced on the archipelago of the Aegean Sea between 3300 and 1100 BC. In height, some of the marble figurines are lifelike. In an abstract or plain form, the statues feature nude individuals and are said to have inspired artists like Modigliani and Brancusi of the 20th century. Some artefacts are like heroes and gods in groups to offer a better image of ancient Greek civilization.

Hill Philopappos : Probably the most prominent hill in Athens is the Acropolis, but Philopappos Hill is not far behind it. It has some ancient roots, too. The nine muses lived there, the ancient Greeks claimed, and ultimately named the hill after a monument to Philopappos, a senator from Rome who is considered a benefactor of Athens. It provides fantastic views of the Acropolis and the rest of Athens at a height of 147 metres (482 feet). To the south, on a clear day, the Aegean Sea can be seen. At the highest point of the hill, Philopappos was buried in a marble tomb in 115 AD.

Athena Nike's Temple : There's something indescribably elegant about the Athena Nike Temple that has been standing since 420 BC in a prominent position on the Acropolis. The goddess of war and wisdom was Athena. The Greek word for victory is Nike. The ancient Greeks prayed at this temple for victory in the war against Sparta. The temple was destroyed during a war between the Venetians and the Turks in the 17th century, but it was rebuilt. It is famous for Nike adjusting her sandal with a "wet drapery" (a form of sculpture in which "fabric" drapes over a nude body).

The Anafiotika : Ruins aren't the only stuff in Athens worth seeing. Anafiotika, an old neighbourhood worth walking through, lies between the ancient and the sparkling modern. Below the Acropolis and just north of the historic Plaka neighbourhood, this picturesque slice of Athens can be found. In the 1860s, on the order of King Otto I, Anafiotika was constructed by workers from the Cyclade Island of Anafi. Several of the houses were demolished for archaeological digs in the 1950s, but 45 of the original houses remain. The buildings feature architecture in the Cycladic style, reminiscent of that seen on the Greek Islands. Still occupied are the modest houses and many are adorned with colourful bougainvillaea.

Sightseeing tours in Athens

Museum Benaki : Housed in the former mansion of the Benaki family, the Benaki Museum is home to an impressive art collection representing various stages of Greek culture. Its collections include 120,000 works of art beginning and ending today in prehistoric times. It is Greece 's largest Muslim library, with 181,000 books, while they are located in one of the four satellite facilities of the museum. There is also an extensive Asian art collection at the museum. The museum began in 1934, when 37,000 Islamic and Byzantine artefacts were donated by the Benakis. Over the years, other contributions have made the Benaki Museum one of the best museums in Greece.

Garden of the National : The National Garden is in the heart of Athens and offers a lush oasis for sunny afternoon trips. There is a private garden for the Royal Palace in the Royal Garden, which is now the Parliament House. In 1923, the Public Garden was created. This is a quiet and beautiful place with a gorgeous green canopy of trees and colourful plant life away from the busy city. The gardens are adorned with statues, as well as flowerbeds and small antique ruins. The gardens of Zappeion, which surround an ancient congress hall built in the 19th century, can also be found here.

Stadium Panathenaic : Panathenaic Stadium, though constructed by the ancients, holds a special place in the history of sports. There have been many Olympics at this original stadium, which dates from about 300 BC and was reconstructed in 144. More significantly, the stadium is where the Olympic flame begins on its path to the country that hosts the athletic contests of that year. The stadium held a religious festival devoted to the goddess Athena every four years in ancient times. The original system was revived in the 19th century, after years of disuse, for the first modern edition of the Olympic Games. The Panathenaic Stadium is the world's largest stadium built entirely of marble and seats 50,000 spectators. A big attraction in Athens is the stadium.

Things to do in Athens Greece

The Monastiraki : Travelers who love shopping before they fall can visit Monastiraki, a major market and neighbourhood in Athens' historic district. There is a regular marketplace on weekdays, with shops selling souvenirs. It turns into a major flea market on the weekends, with suppliers carting in tables and carpets from which they sell junk, antiques and everything in between. Monastiraki is a good place to purchase clothes, icons and souvenirs, and people watch from a sidewalk café, one of Athens' top shopping areas. Haggling over prices is anticipated here, but for a fake made in another country, be careful about paying antique prices.

Herodes Atticus's Odeon : A top music venue in Athens, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus was and is. The amphitheatre, designed in 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, may sit at the base of the Acropolis at more than 6,000 steeply sloped levels. Alas, a hundred years later, attackers demolished it, only to be revived in the 1950s. It hosts the annual Athens Festival, an annual event featuring foreign entertainers performing. In classical Greek performances, the odeon is also a good place to take part. While in ancient times, a roof covered the theatre, today all takes place under the stars.


Latest Museum of the Acropolis : The New Acropolis Museum, which resides near the base of the hill overlooking the town, is a main stop on any Athens tour. The museum was initially planned to be completed in time for the 2004 Olympics, but its completion was postponed due to legal battles. It has the largest collection of Greek architecture and ancient sculptures, including statues of the goddess Athena and "Kritios Child." There are five floors in the museum that display 4,000 objects. The Parthenon Frieze, Athena Statue, Color the Peplos Kore, the Parthenon Gallery and Athena Nike are permanent exhibits here.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Arrive Athens Day 2 - Athens City Tour Day 3 - Athens (One day Delphi tour) Day 4 - Athens (One day Cruise) Day 5 - Depart Athens