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Wellcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded history spanning around 3.400 years and it is being inhabited since the 11th millennium B.C. E. Today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multi- cultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.
The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty, the high standard hotel accommodation, modern means of transportation such as the cutting edge modern metro, the vibrant rhythm of life, the wide choice of opportunities for shopping, dining and night life and of course the warmth of the Athenians people feature Athens as the ideal all year round city break destination. The city of Parthenon is an open air museum. A large part of the town’s historic center has been converted into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone, one of the largest in Europe. It leads to the major archaeological sites (“archaeological park”), reconstructing – to a large degree – the ancient landscape. Either on foot or by bike, the ‘’Grande Promenade’’ around Acropolis is an unforgettable journey through history.
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Athens
Wellcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded history spanning around 3.400 years and it is being inhabited since the 11th millennium B.C. E. Today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multi- cultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities.
The perfect Mediterranean climate with the legendary greek sunlight, the unique combination of glorious history with modern, urban innovation, the coexistence of great culture with astonishing natural beauty, the high standard hotel accommodation, modern means of transportation such as the cutting edge modern metro, the vibrant rhythm of life, the wide choice of opportunities for shopping, dining and night life and of course the warmth of the Athenians people feature Athens as the ideal all year round city break destination. The city of Parthenon is an open air museum. A large part of the town’s historic center has been converted into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone, one of the largest in Europe. It leads to the major archaeological sites (“archaeological park”), reconstructing – to a large degree – the ancient landscape. Either on foot or by bike, the ‘’Grande Promenade’’ around Acropolis is an unforgettable journey through history.
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The Acropolis of Athens and the nearby New Acropolis Museum are the places every visitor to the city should go to. Sitting on top of the Acropolis hill and dedicated to goddess Athens is the temple of Parthenon. Not only a symbol for the city, but for the whole Greek civilization as well.
How to get to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma and Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets are accepted).
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Acrópolis de Atenas
The Acropolis of Athens and the nearby New Acropolis Museum are the places every visitor to the city should go to. Sitting on top of the Acropolis hill and dedicated to goddess Athens is the temple of Parthenon. Not only a symbol for the city, but for the whole Greek civilization as well.
How to get to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma and Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets are accepted).
The New Acropolis Museum opened its doors in 2009. Findings from the Acropolis, including sculptures from the Parthenon are exhibited in a modern space designed by architect Bernard Tschumi.
How to get to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma and Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets are accepted).
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Museo de la Acrópolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe New Acropolis Museum opened its doors in 2009. Findings from the Acropolis, including sculptures from the Parthenon are exhibited in a modern space designed by architect Bernard Tschumi.
How to get to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma and Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets are accepted).
The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora and is situated to the northwest of Acropolis.
The Temple of Hephaestus, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes can be found inside the site of Ancient Agora. It is one of the few Greek temples to be almost entirely preserved.
How to get to the Temple of Hephaestus and the Ancient Agora:
‘Thiseio’ Metro station on the Green line (line 1) is situated just next to the site of the Agora. ‘Monastiraki’ station of the green and blue lines (1 & 3) is a 5 minute walk from the Agora.
From Syntagma use bus lines 025, 026, 027, 227. From Omonoia use bus line 035 or 227. (Get off at Thisio Metro Station)
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Templo de Hefesto
3 StirieonThe Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora and is situated to the northwest of Acropolis.
The Temple of Hephaestus, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes can be found inside the site of Ancient Agora. It is one of the few Greek temples to be almost entirely preserved.
How to get to the Temple of Hephaestus and the Ancient Agora:
‘Thiseio’ Metro station on the Green line (line 1) is situated just next to the site of the Agora. ‘Monastiraki’ station of the green and blue lines (1 & 3) is a 5 minute walk from the Agora.
From Syntagma use bus lines 025, 026, 027, 227. From Omonoia use bus line 035 or 227. (Get off at Thisio Metro Station)
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, with artifacts from all over Greece. Among them the Artemision Bronze statue of a Greek god and the Antikythera mechanism, the oldest analog computer ever found.
How to get to the Archaeological Museum of Athens:
The museum is a 10-minute walk from Victoria station of the green line (1) or a 10-15 minute walk from Omonoia station of the green and red lines (1 and 2).
A large number of bus and trolley-bus lines stop in front or close to the museum. To find more, click on the orange link.
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, with artifacts from all over Greece. Among them the Artemision Bronze statue of a Greek god and the Antikythera mechanism, the oldest analog computer ever found.
How to get to the Archaeological Museum of Athens:
The museum is a 10-minute walk from Victoria station of the green line (1) or a 10-15 minute walk from Omonoia station of the green and red lines (1 and 2).
A large number of bus and trolley-bus lines stop in front or close to the museum. To find more, click on the orange link.
The top of Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of central Athens. From there, you can have the best view of the city, including the Acropolis and see as far as Piraeus and the Saronic gulf. You can hike to the top via a number of paths around the hill or get up there fast via the funicular (cable car) railway that travels up and down at least every 30′ or less when there is demand (Athens transport tickets not accepted).
How to get to Lycabettus Hill:
The finicular railway station (see orange link) is a 15-minute walk from Evangelismos metro station of the blue line (3). It’s an uphill route that includes stairs so it might take longer for some.
Bus line 060 travels around Lycabettus hill and passes near Panepistimio Metro station of the red line (2)
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Colina Lycabettus
LikavittouThe top of Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of central Athens. From there, you can have the best view of the city, including the Acropolis and see as far as Piraeus and the Saronic gulf. You can hike to the top via a number of paths around the hill or get up there fast via the funicular (cable car) railway that travels up and down at least every 30′ or less when there is demand (Athens transport tickets not accepted).
How to get to Lycabettus Hill:
The finicular railway station (see orange link) is a 15-minute walk from Evangelismos metro station of the blue line (3). It’s an uphill route that includes stairs so it might take longer for some.
Bus line 060 travels around Lycabettus hill and passes near Panepistimio Metro station of the red line (2)
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The Athens Metro has is the fastest way to move to the city
Welcome to Athens! With an urban population of more than 4 million people, Athens is the capital of Greece and the 4th most populous capital in the E.U. with a large, modern mass transit system to serve the needs of residents and visitors. It consists of:
City buses
Electric trolley-buses
Athens Metro
Athens Tram, and
Athens Suburban railway.