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Athens

Being the biggest city of Greece, Athens is also its capital city. Famous as one of the world’s oldest places, its history is more than 4000 years old. Considered as the globe’s 39^th richest city on the ground of its purchasing power, the city is famous as the birth place of democracy. As a major attraction for the tourists, the city has spectacular sites for their visits. As a matter of fact, the tourists’ hot spots are so popular that the visitors take the first flight to Athens once they know about them. Let’s sum up some of the best attractions in Athens’s tourism for the next visit to world’s most beautiful city.

Must Visit Places and Things to do

Parthenon- the majestic ruins from the past

The great city could give the visitors the pleasure of watching the oldest monuments with the relics of the past. It is pleasantly surprising as the tourists could share a tour on the bikes without exhausting themselves from the fatigues of walking. As one of its oldest temple, Parthenon stands on the Athenian Acropolis, where goddess Athena was being worshipped. The construction of the temple took place in 432 B.C., when the Athenian empire saw the pinnacle of its progress. Watching this grand ruin always stays at the back of the minds of the visitors.

Ancient Agora of Athens- signature of grand past

Located in the northwest of the acropolis, the ancient Agora of classical Athens was once famous as a commercial hub and a spot for residential and official gathering. The place is host to innumerable buildings with remarkable architecture bearing signatures of the city’s historical past.  The ruins of the monuments, buildings, temples, and altars literally remain treats for the eyes of the visitors as they step into this heavenly abode of beauty on earth.

Mount Lycabettus- the natural spot with immense charm

In reality, the visitors find that every penny spent on airfare for Athens justified as they climb on the hilltop of mount Lycabettus. The scenic top gives an excellent panoramic view of the entire city that the visitors simply place as unforgettable. With the help of an experienced guide, the climb to summit becomes even easier as the guests to the place get the privilege about knowing about some of the best neighborhoods and mythological anecdotes of the mountain.

Panathenaic stadium-know the grand history of Olympics

The stadium built completely of granite throws plethora of surprises, when the curious onlookers get to know about the history of their most spectacular Sports event- Olympics.  Built in 19^th century solely for the exclusive event of this mega sports event, the stadium serves as an introduction about the life-styles and rich tastes of residents of Greece. Although the site dates back to 4^th century, the first game event was hosted in the year 1896.

Philiopappos Hills- view its indescribable charm

If it is a weekend, the visitors to Athens just do not hesitate to celebrate at the peak of the Philliopappos hills. The weekend picnics are fabulous amid the celestial surroundings of the natural spot as it invariably throws its magnetic charm on every person. Also famous as the hill of muses, it offers spectacular views of Acropolis.

Plaka District- the magnificent historical neighborhood

The grandeur of this historical neighborhood is simply unbeatable as it is located at the base of the hills topped by the Acropolis. The winding streets and antiquated architecture just take the visitors in the thrall of their magnificence as they tread on the thoroughfares of the neighborhood, which is built upon the residential areas of Athens. Christened as the “neighborhood of the gods”, the place comes very close to Acropolis, which houses various archeological sites.  The district with its pristine beauty brings the realization to the tourists that they have realized the real value of flight tickets to Athens.

National Archeological museum- simply unavoidable

When the visitors have the yearning to watch artifacts from the prehistoric to modern time, National archeological museum has the richest collection for them from the ancient Greek history. Located in the Exarcheia area in central part of Athens, the museum keeps the visitors engrossed in watching the richest heritage of the world.

Monastiraki –where antiquity shares a ride with modernity

Located in the flea market area in the neighborhood in the old part of Athens, Monastiraki is home to great shopping malls. The visitors take the unique pleasure of shopping in the boutiques, specialty stores, and souvenir shops. As a major tourist attraction, it draws hordes of tourists as they take the pleasure of bargain buying.

Zappeion – the iconic Greek architecture

When it comes to viewing the monument of Athens, Zappeion comes at the top of the list as it is famous for hosting meetings and ceremonies. Constructed in the year 1869, the majestic monument was historically erected for the revival of Olympics. It gives great pleasure to the tourists, when they attend both private and government ceremonies at this place, while getting introduced to its great past.

Omonoia Square- glimpses of public life in olden days of Greece

Large number of tourists visits this square as it gives them ideas about city plans in 19^th century. Moreover as one of the busiest traffic hubs, this square is the intersection of six principal streets. Visitors get fair ideas about pubic life system prevalent in olden Greek days.

Best time to visit

Spring and early summer are the best periods to visit Athens. The visitors could comfortably see places during mid-April to mid-June. This is the time, when temperature in Athens is normal, which would make their movement easier. Other than this period, the rising prices and excess crowd make the movement at the places very difficult. You can also enjoy other nearby places at this time. You can easily get flight from Athens to so many other beautiful places.

Weather

ü  Weather stays really pleasant between March to May and September to November. As the sunshine is really warm without humidity, the tourists find it convenient for movement.

ü  Avoid the period between June and August as the temperature soars up during this period.

ü  Due to Athens’s Mediterranean location, winter is pleasant and it is good for sight-seeing and movement.  

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