Athens is the capital city of Greece and measures about 39 km². It is the largest and oldest city with the age of 3,000 years. Athens ranked as the world’s 32nd richest city. It is a cosmopolitan city and a leading centre for economic, finance, industry, politics and cultural life.

The ancient tradition is still visible in the city by lot of ancient monuments and art works. The first Olympic Games were held here. A most popular city for travelers, ranking as 6th most visited capital.

The Acropolis

The Acropolis hill is also called as “Sacred Rock” attracts the tourist by its glorious view and the temples below. The Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Nike are the important temples for goddess Athena. This historical city was inhabited since the Neolithic period. The Acropolis Museum is filled with lot of excavated treasures.

National Archaeological Museum

It is one among the best ten museums in the world. This neoclassic building resides rare collection of Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean and Classical Greek art dating from 2,000 BC.

Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

A location liked by everyone for viewing its sunset along with the ruined monument.

The Plaka

The old town with winding streets located downhill of Acropolis. The narrow streets flanked by ancient monuments, churches, mosques, grand halls, and attractive inn with vine-covered courtyards. A well known place surrounded by lot of shops, restaurants and best for shopping memento and traditional Greek jewels.

Lycabettus Hill

Nice place with warm and scenic beauty to escape from heat.

Syntagma Square

The square is the home to the parliament building as a Royal Palace built in 1840 and forms the heart of modern Athens. This square is also identified as “Constitution Square”. This is the central location for all attractions with clustered museums. Better place for expensive shopping.

The Agora

This area was engaged from the time of Neolithic. But deserted in 6th century and revived again as inhabited area in the 19th century. Well known place for business and political activity. It is surrounded by most perfect temples

Daphni Monastery

It is well known for its best mosaics in Greece. Initially constructed in 5th century AD and reconstructed in the 10th century.

The National Garden

Once upon a time it was the palace garden of the royal family. Calm area with zoo, lakes, ponds and café’s.

The Byzantine Museum

It’s dwelled with collections from the 4th to the 9th century. The Byzantine art includes pictures, statues, manuscripts, wall paintings, mosaics, woodcarvings, bronze engravings, lithographs and prints. The complex also houses exhibitions, library, laboratories, café and restaurant, learning areas, shops and archaeological park.

Lykavittos Hill

An hour climbing makes us to reach this highest point in Athens. The magnificent view of Acropolis, Olympic Stadium, nearby mountains as well as the coastal areas can be viewed from this spot.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Centuries old market with complete variety of commodities.

The Museum of Cycladic Art

The house with collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art consists of residues from over 5,000 years of Cycladic history

Piraeus

This old busy port includes three harbours. Most tourist boats, island ferries and cruise ships use this port. There are number of fish restaurants and expanded street market. Maritime Museum too a nice place to visit.

Kolonaki

Kolonaki Square is the smart shopping district in Athens. Have a fantastic view of the Acropolis during the sunset. A café as well as the St. Georges Chapel is also located here.

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