ABOUT ATHENS CITY
Athens historic city and capital of Greece. Over 3,000 years one of the most ancient cities of the world, Athens Greece is famous as the birthplace of democracy. Located Between the many mountains were fertile valleys, with many farms. Athens also had the biggest navy in Greece.
The main landmark of Athens is the acropolis, which dominates the city and on which stand the remains of the Parthenon, the propylaea, and the Erechtheum. Tourist also can visit Acropolis Museum, one of the most important contemporary works of architecture in Athens, at the same area.
Athens is large and ancient city with numerous landmarks include Areios Pagos, the most ancient law court of the World, Ancient Agora, which was the commercial, political and religious centre of ancient Athens, Kerameikos the largest cemetery of the ancient city, as well as the temple to Zeus and the arch of Hadrian.
Museums of interest are, amongst others, the Acropolis museum, the National Archeological museum , the Folklore museum, the Ceramics museum (Keramikos), the Byzantine museum, the Music museum, the War museum, the Benaki museum.
There are several beaches at Athens Riviera The most popular ones are in Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Nea Makri, Crysi Akti , Lagonisi, Kavouri and Alimos.
Athens has a thens has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.The best time to visit Athens is from April to May and September to October.
GETTING IN ATHENS
There are more than 50 airlines currently flying to and from more than 70 destinations,to Athens International Airport. The airport become 27th busiest airport in Europe with Over 20 million passengers.
Airport located 20 kilometres east of the Athens city centre. There are many different travel options available to get in city center of Athens. With a simple booking system and a great selection of vehicles, www.hoteltaxi.com is the perfect choice for your Airport Transfer.
TRANSFERS FROM/TO ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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