Athens is one of the most beautiful central European cities. The Greece capital has an incredible past; being one of the oldest cities in the world Athens is the birthplace of the democracy.
Visiting this city is an incredible experience. Just walking the streets is a unique experience because Athens architecture combines many styles from the earliest in the history to the newest.
The Acropolis of Athens including the Parthenon, the Erectheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike is certainly the cities landmark and it is definitely worth visiting.
These are architectural masterpieces and the most important ancient Greek monuments. If you want to make a complete tour of the city, you should take the funicular railway. It starts in Kolonaki and covers the entire city including the port of Piraeus and the island of Aegina.
There are many museums in Athens but the recently renovated National Archaeological Museum is probably the best one holding a magnificent collection of antiquities, masterworks of the ancient Greek civilization, and many works of art that decorated the Acropolis. At the Benaki Museum, you can see private collection of jewellery and weapons and some of the most wonderful collections of Greek art.
This museum has a prolonged program on Thursday and the entrance is free. Athens is full with coffee shops bar and clubs therefore; you will not have problems finding a place where you can party all night. Clubs usually open around midnight but before that, you can spend your time in Psyrri the up and coming social centre in Athens.
If you decide to visit Athens, you should better do it in autumn or spring because during the summer is extremely hot and dry. Getting around the city is quite easy due to the many transportation means. If you prefer to avoid agglomerated buses or metros, you can take a cab it is very cheap.
You can chose from a vide selection of hotels and champing places. If you have, some money put aside you should stay at Plaka hotel but remember to book a room in advance. It is not the most expensive hotel but it is situated in the middle of the tourist district.
Many people visit Athens briefly on the way to a Greek island cruise, but the Greek capital itself has plenty of attractions to keep you entertained for much longer. Here are a few of the most popular things to do in Athens:
