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Athens - Greece
Athens, capital to Greece is one of the many metropolises of the world with an ever growing population. Athens is a place where life is constantly on the move. It is a perfect fusion of ancient meets modern. Juxtaposed with the remnants and ruins of Ancient Greece built as early as the 6 th Century B.C. [these sites include the Acropolis, the Agora, the temples of Zeus and Poseidon to name a few] are the more recently built chic and modern structures including the new metro and various hotels and restaurants. Athens continues to be a dynamic city whilst paying tribute to its rich history and past.  ...Read More

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Hotels In Athens

Located in the neighborhood of Plaka this busy hotel is a good choice for those on a budget. Rooms...
Located in the neighborhood of Koukaki and Makrigianni this marbled- exterior hotel is a good...
This is located in the neighborhood of the Plaka. This multi- storey hotel consists of rooms that...
Located in the neighborhood of Syntagma this hotel is centrally located and reasonably priced....
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Transportation/Getting Around

From the airport
From Athens International Airport ...		 Taxi
Athen's streets are dotted with ...
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Tickets can be bought from kiosks ...		 Driving tips
Drivers should carry with them at ...
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Hiring a car is not advisable ...		 Metro
Athen's Metro network is ...

Athens - Greece

Athens History
Athens is truly a historical city- it has existed for the last 3000 years and still fascinates many. Ancient Greece strikes up in one's imagination the vivid imagery associated with Greek mythology, that of  tales of gods and the goddesses once revered in that culture. Proof of this are the temples that had been built out of love, awe and fear of these deities such as those in the Acropolis and those of Zeus and Poseidon. These statues still stand today despite the fact that Athenians are now largely Orthodox Christians.   Athens progressed through distinct historical phases. Athens... read more

Athens Plaza
This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Syntagma. It is extremely luxurious evident from the...		 Grande Bretagne
This beautiful building dates back to the 1800s. This hotel has been host to a number of political...
St. George Lycabettus Hotel
This chic hotel is located in the neighborhood of Kolonaki which means that famed restaurants and...		 Hilton Hotel
This hotel is located in the Embassy District and was opened in the 1960s. Rooms look out onto the...
Divani Palace Acropolis
This is located in the vicinity of the neighborhoods of Makrigianni and Koukaki and is only a short...		 Electra Palace
This is located in the neighborhood of the Plaka. This multi- storey hotel consists of rooms that...
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Antiqua
Greek antiques along with other antiques from all over Europe are available here for purchase. Most...		 Christos Veloudakis
This boutique comprises of collections of women and menswear. The interior of the shop is...
Centre of Hellenic Traditions
This shop houses a variety of traditional Greek arts and crafts. Merchandise consists of pottery,...		 Martinos
This shop is well- known for the home ware it sells which include beautiful Venetian glass, swords...
Kolonaki
This is one of the major shopping areas of Athens. The following brands are available here: 		Monastiraki Flea Market
Tourists ought to browse through the various shops and stalls that make up the Monastiraki Flea...
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Athens Marathon
This annual race is in memory of the famous messenger who ran all the way from Marathon to Athens...		 Panorama of European Cinema Film Festival
This is the biggest of Greece's film festivals. It has been held annually since 1987.It is held at...
Santa's Neighborhood
The venue for this celebration of Christmas which lasts well into January is Syntagma Square which...		 Athens Festival
This festival like the Epidaurus Festival lasts well into August and unlike the above mentioned...
Lycabettus Festival
This festival spans from May to September. It is an outdoor event. It features musical and...		 MIR Festival
This festival is held in September every year and lasts one whole week.  The focus is the...
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Varoulko
This restaurant serves some of the best quality sea-food that Athens has to...
 Aigli
The ambience in this restaurant is relaxed and the dishes on the menu are superb. Apart from the...
Spondi
One of the most popular restaurants in town, Spondi is located in a town house built in the 1800s....		 Kalliste
The interior of this restaurant is chic and stylish. Amidst this beautiful ambience, guests are...
Orizontes
Situated on a hill this restaurant gives a wonderful view of the city of Athens especially at...		 Vlassis
Wonderful traditional Greek dishes are listed on the menu. The food is of excellent quality and is...
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Fast Facts
Location
Athens is located in the plain of Attica which is bound by a number of Mountains [Aegaleo, Parnitha, Hymettus and Penteli] and the Saronic Gulf.    Dialing code
 21   Emergency numbers
Fire: 199
Police: 100
Tourist Police: 171
Ambulance: 166   Population 
3.7 million
 
Languages
Greek, English, French and German   Time zone
UTC + 2/3   Average January temperatures
 11 °C  
Average July temperatures
 33.5 °C  
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When To Go

When to go
The ideal time to visit Athens would be the months of March, April May, and October. The weather is wonderful in these months and the city is not overcrowded with tourists. This combination allows ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with Children in Tow
National Gardens
This is a wonderful place for children to play in. The ...

Health & Safety

Health And Safty
Do not walk alone late at night. Take care of your belongings; Athens like most major metropolises is plagued with pickpockets especially ...

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