Athens

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A completely different vacation experience from the idyllic Greek islands, Athens can feel hectic and crowded but compensates with amazing cultural attractions.

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A symbol of Western Civilization at its most magnificent, Athens boasts an illustrious history that stretches back more than 3,000 years. The city flourished during classical antiquity and was the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. More than just a relic of its glorious past, today Athens is a bustling and modern capital city. A completely different vacation experience from …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Greek CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT March to May and September to November NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Athens Railway Station or Larissa Station NEAREST AIRPORT Athens International Airport (ATH) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Most hotels have internet access and wi-fi. Free wireless hot spots are at Syntagma, Thisio, Gazi and the port of Piraeus. Cosmote (Greece’s main …

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Getting Around

By Bicycle Even experienced cyclists might find Athens’ roads a challenge, with no cycle lanes, often reckless drivers and loads of hills – but some hardy locals do ride. A bike route runs from Thisio to the coast. A few outfits offer bicycle hire, such as Funky Rides. By Bus & Trolleybus Local express buses, regular buses and electric trolleybuses …

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History & Culture

The history of Greece must be one of the best-known in the world as its innovative city state, at its height over 2,000 years ago, set the stage for the development of the whole of Modern Europe. However, advanced civilization in the region didn’t begin with Classical Greece: it began in the Cycladic Islands, continued with the Minoan civilization on …

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Top Attractions

The Acropolis Few sights in the world compare to Athens’ Acropolis, with its Parthenon temple perched high on a rocky crag keeping watch over centuries of civilization. A reminder of the glory of ancient Athens, the Acropolis was the center of the ancient city and functioned as a citadel in its protected hilltop location. The most emblematic building is the …

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