Visiting Athens

Athens Greece is one of the most beautiful cities in the world complete with the Acropolis rising from the middle of the city. However, there is much more to see and do in Athens besides the Acropolis and all of the history it has to offer. Athens can seem dirty, crowded and full of traffic. Look past some of the flaws to see the beautiful and lively city thriving in the middle of some of the most ancient and wonderful arcifacts in the world.



Be sure to visit the Agora and the temple of Hephaistos at the foot of the Acroplois and spend a few evening hours strolling and shopping in Plaka. Visit Constitution (Syntagma) Square to view the active government of Athens, Greece. Ther are numerous Greek Orthodox Churches to vist and awe at their beauty. The nightlife starts late in Athens with most locals eating dinner about 10:00 PM and then hitting the streets. There are also summer festivals including the Hellenic Festival, the Lycabettus Festival, the Epidaurus Festival, and a music festival called the Rockwave Festival. For shopping check out the Plaka-Monastiraki neighborhoods. What ever you are looking for, Athens Greece is sure to deliver with flair.

When travelling in Athens, Greece the experience is all about the food. The Greek cuisine is some of the most delicious identifiably unique cuisine in the world. Enjoy a Mousaka or Gyro in the Plaka at any one of the streetside cafe's. For desert, indulge in a piece of baklava drenched in honey with a cup of Greek Coffee. Greek Coffee is a bold blend of dark coffee with cinnamon and sugar.

Getting around Athens Greece is much improved since the Olympics. As a run-up to the Olympics, Athens expanded its public train system. Between cabs, walking and the train, you can tour the whole of Athens. At night, if you decide to take the train or walk, stroll with a partner and stay in the well lit areas just to be on the safe side. No matter your mode of transportationn in Greece, you will be certain to enjoy your Athens Greece travel vacation.

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