Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, with its recorded history reaching 3200 BC [1] Ancient Athens, a walled city, was a powerful city-state, developed alongside its harbor, originally Faliro and later Piraeus. Center for the Arts, Knowledge and Philosophy, headquarters of the Academy of Plato and the Lyceum of Aristotle, is widely cited as the cradle of Western culture and the birthplace of democracy, mainly due to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BC . to the rest of Europe's then-known continent.
A cosmopolitan metropolis today, modern Athens is the center of Greece's economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life. In 2012, Athens ranked as the 39th richest city in the world in terms of purchasing power [pending referral] and as 77th most expensive in a UBS study.
The Parnitha National Park is characterized by well-marked trails, gorges, springs, torrents and caves that exist in the area. Hiking and cycling in the mountains and the four mountains are popular outdoor activities for the city's inhabitants. The National Garden was completed in 1840 and is a 155-acre green haven in the center of the Greek capital. It is located between the buildings of the Parliament and the Zappeion. It is full of wild "forest" and day trees, ornamental shrubs, flowers and adorned with artificial ponds that have aquatic plants and swans, with jets and tusks.
The 1,500 acres of the Diomedic Garden in Chaidari includes a model, rich collection of flowers and plants from around the world and is a National Endowment - Public Benefit Foundation managed by the University of Athens.
Continuing the National Garden is the Garden of Zappeion, which was created in 1887 by Stefanos Dragoumis, with an area of 130 acres. It has different types of trees and plants, a fountain with colorful lights and the Zappeion Mansion, where various exhibitions are held.
The grove of Field of Areas. The second green lemon of Athens with tall trees, flowers and lakes, with wide streets and squares, with the tall statue of Athena and two small churches of Ag. Taxiarches and Saint Charalambos. The garden began to be planted in 1934. Through the most recent redevelopment, the road coatings were replaced in part, which was replaced by pressed soil, giving the country a sense of countryside.
The Veikou Allu in Galatsi, which includes large gardens with nice alleys, a municipal swimming pool and hosts a host of events, while the Galatsi Olympic Center is next to it.
Attica Alsos in Turkovounia at the boundaries of the municipalities of Athens, Galatsi and Psychiko. It includes tennis and basketball courts.
National Garden of AthensPangrati grove planted in 1908 under the care of Queen Sophia and has an area of 30 acres. At first it had only pine trees, but after 1936, when it was granted to the Municipality of Athens, other trees and shrubs were planted. Prior to the German occupation of the Pangrati grove, there was a zoo.
The Annunciation grove, which was planted when the hospital was established. Its architecture is beautiful. The bust of Queen Olga, who founded the hospital "Evangelismos", has been set up.
The grove of Thissio, with an area of 24 acres, near the ancient Temple of Hephaestus with pine trees, cypress trees and various plants.
The Philadelphia grove, with various species of trees and plants, an artificial lake and various animals.
And in many other districts and suburbs of Athens there are small and large parks, gardens and gorges.
Sections of the city have been refurbished, according to a general plan called the Unification of Archaeological Sites of Athens, which also received EU funding as a contribution to its realization. Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, its landmark, has been pedestrianized forming a scenic route. The route starts from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, at Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, continues below the southern slopes of the Acropolis near Plaka and ends a little further from the Temple of Hephaestus in Thissio. The route as a whole offers visitors views of the Parthenon and the Agora (meeting place of the ancient Athenians) away from the busy city center.
The hills of Athens also provide green spaces. Lycabettus, the Philopappou Hill and the surrounding area, including Pnyx and Ardittos Hill, are planted with pine trees and other trees in the form of a rather small forest rather than a typical metropolitan park.
The largest zoo in Athens is Attica Zoological Park, private 200 acres, located in the suburb of Spata. It hosts around 2,000 animals, representing 400 species and is open 365 days a year. There are smaller zoos in public gardens or parks, such as the one inside the National Garden.
Museums
Among the most important museums in Athens are:
the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the country, and one of the most important internationally, includes a huge collection of antiquities. Its exhibits cover a period of more than 5,000 years, from the late Neolithic period to Roman Greece.the Benaki Museum with its several sections for each of its collections, including ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman, Chinese art and more.the Byzantine and Christian Museum, one of the most important museums of Byzantine art.the Numismatic Museum, which houses an important collection of ancient and modern coins.the Museum of Cycladic Art, with an extensive collection of Cycladic art, including the famous figurines of white marble.the New Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009, replacing the old Acropolis museum. The new museum has proved to be extremely popular, with almost a million visitors only during the summer period from June to October 2009.There are also several smaller and private museums that focus on Greek culture and the arts.
Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. Over the past decade, the city's infrastructure and social services have improved, partly due to its successful bid to host the 2004 Olympic Games. The Greek government, with the help of the EU, has funded major infrastructure projects such as the latest technology International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, the extension of the Metro network and the new Motorway of Attiki Odos.
A cosmopolitan metropolis today, modern Athens is the center of Greece's economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life. In 2012, Athens ranked as the 39th richest city in the world in terms of purchasing power [pending referral] and as 77th most expensive in a UBS study.
The Parnitha National Park is characterized by well-marked trails, gorges, springs, torrents and caves that exist in the area. Hiking and cycling in the mountains and the four mountains are popular outdoor activities for the city's inhabitants. The National Garden was completed in 1840 and is a 155-acre green haven in the center of the Greek capital. It is located between the buildings of the Parliament and the Zappeion. It is full of wild "forest" and day trees, ornamental shrubs, flowers and adorned with artificial ponds that have aquatic plants and swans, with jets and tusks.
The 1,500 acres of the Diomedic Garden in Chaidari includes a model, rich collection of flowers and plants from around the world and is a National Endowment - Public Benefit Foundation managed by the University of Athens.
Continuing the National Garden is the Garden of Zappeion, which was created in 1887 by Stefanos Dragoumis, with an area of 130 acres. It has different types of trees and plants, a fountain with colorful lights and the Zappeion Mansion, where various exhibitions are held.
The grove of Field of Areas. The second green lemon of Athens with tall trees, flowers and lakes, with wide streets and squares, with the tall statue of Athena and two small churches of Ag. Taxiarches and Saint Charalambos. The garden began to be planted in 1934. Through the most recent redevelopment, the road coatings were replaced in part, which was replaced by pressed soil, giving the country a sense of countryside.
The Veikou Allu in Galatsi, which includes large gardens with nice alleys, a municipal swimming pool and hosts a host of events, while the Galatsi Olympic Center is next to it.
Attica Alsos in Turkovounia at the boundaries of the municipalities of Athens, Galatsi and Psychiko. It includes tennis and basketball courts.
National Garden of AthensPangrati grove planted in 1908 under the care of Queen Sophia and has an area of 30 acres. At first it had only pine trees, but after 1936, when it was granted to the Municipality of Athens, other trees and shrubs were planted. Prior to the German occupation of the Pangrati grove, there was a zoo.
The Annunciation grove, which was planted when the hospital was established. Its architecture is beautiful. The bust of Queen Olga, who founded the hospital "Evangelismos", has been set up.
The grove of Thissio, with an area of 24 acres, near the ancient Temple of Hephaestus with pine trees, cypress trees and various plants.
The Philadelphia grove, with various species of trees and plants, an artificial lake and various animals.
And in many other districts and suburbs of Athens there are small and large parks, gardens and gorges.
Sections of the city have been refurbished, according to a general plan called the Unification of Archaeological Sites of Athens, which also received EU funding as a contribution to its realization. Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, its landmark, has been pedestrianized forming a scenic route. The route starts from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, at Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, continues below the southern slopes of the Acropolis near Plaka and ends a little further from the Temple of Hephaestus in Thissio. The route as a whole offers visitors views of the Parthenon and the Agora (meeting place of the ancient Athenians) away from the busy city center.
The hills of Athens also provide green spaces. Lycabettus, the Philopappou Hill and the surrounding area, including Pnyx and Ardittos Hill, are planted with pine trees and other trees in the form of a rather small forest rather than a typical metropolitan park.
The largest zoo in Athens is Attica Zoological Park, private 200 acres, located in the suburb of Spata. It hosts around 2,000 animals, representing 400 species and is open 365 days a year. There are smaller zoos in public gardens or parks, such as the one inside the National Garden.
Museums
Among the most important museums in Athens are:
the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the country, and one of the most important internationally, includes a huge collection of antiquities. Its exhibits cover a period of more than 5,000 years, from the late Neolithic period to Roman Greece.the Benaki Museum with its several sections for each of its collections, including ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman, Chinese art and more.the Byzantine and Christian Museum, one of the most important museums of Byzantine art.the Numismatic Museum, which houses an important collection of ancient and modern coins.the Museum of Cycladic Art, with an extensive collection of Cycladic art, including the famous figurines of white marble.the New Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009, replacing the old Acropolis museum. The new museum has proved to be extremely popular, with almost a million visitors only during the summer period from June to October 2009.There are also several smaller and private museums that focus on Greek culture and the arts.
Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. Over the past decade, the city's infrastructure and social services have improved, partly due to its successful bid to host the 2004 Olympic Games. The Greek government, with the help of the EU, has funded major infrastructure projects such as the latest technology International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, the extension of the Metro network and the new Motorway of Attiki Odos.
Best time to visit
All seasons are just as beautiful.
Weather
Athens has a subtropical Mediterranean climate (Keppen Climate Rating) and receives the minimum rainfall to avoid Keppen ranking in the semi-dry climate. The main feature of the Athenian climate is the alternation of prolonged hot and dry summers and mild, wet winters. With an average annual rainfall of 419.1 mm, rains occur between October and April. July and August are the driest months, with storms rarely, once or twice a month. The winters are mild and rainy, with an average temperature of January 8.9 ° C in New Philadelphia and 10.3 ° C at Elliniko. Snowstorms are rare, but when they happen they can cause disruption. Snowfall is more common in the northern suburbs of the city.
Transportation
Athens' public transport system consists of a network of buses, trolleybuses and fixed-track vehicles (metro, suburban rail and tram).
Know before visiting
Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. Over the past decade, the city's infrastructure and social services have improved, partly because of its successful bid to host the 2004 Olympic Games. The Greek government, with the help of the EU, has funded major infrastructure projects such as the latest technology International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, the extension of the Metro network and the new Motorway of Attiki Odos.
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro(€)