Location
What more reason could you need to see Athens (Athina/Athinai in Greek), a city that is over 3 millenias old! Shrouded in a mist of mythology, history, myriad cultures, classical architecture and yes the city's smog itself, the city is one of those places everyone should see atleast once.
Geography and climate
Spread over a region of 411.717 km² (159 sq mi) and home to 7 districts, Athens enjoys a Mediterranean climate with summer temperature ranging from 33.5°C (92.3°F) to 33.2°C (91.8°F) while Mercury levels dropping to 5.2°C (41.4°F) or 5.4°C (41.7°F) in winter.
Transport
This Greek city has a smooth mass transit system. It includes: Attiko metro, trolleybus, bus fleet, taxis, electric railway, suburban rail, tram line, etc.
Interesting Places
- Acropolis
- Ancient Agora
- Doric Temple of Hephaestus
- Keramikos Cemetery
- National Archaeological Museum
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
Airports
This city is home to the fastidious Eleftherios Venizelos or the Athens International Airport, which is managed by the government itself. The airport is home to Olympic Airlines and is located in Spata, which is at a distance of 35 km (22 mi) from the east of the city.
Accommodation
One of the most glorious ancient cities, houses modern, classic and many hotels in different styles. Our favourites include Amphitryon Hotel, Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, Athaeneum InterContinental, Athens Electra, Cypria, Divani Caravel hotel, Grande Bretagne Hotel, Grand Resort Lagonissi, King George II, Ochre & Brown Boutique, Residence Georgio Hotel and Zafolia Hotel.
Society and culture
This ancient capital city is home to 98% natives, the rest are made up of people of different nationalities from neighbouring countries. Again, a majority (98%) of the locals in the city practice Greek Orthodox. The rest consists of followers of Islam and others.
Other Interesting Attractions of the City
A trip to this city is an experience that one trip cannot do justice. However, some other attractions are
- Cape Sounion
- Lykavittos Hill
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Plaka: One must see the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
- The Tower of the Winds and Ruins of the Roman Forum
- Vravron Archaeological Site
- Zappeion
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