Athens, the city of history
The best part of being in Athens is the ability to explore
across centuries. Even walking around Athens is a living history lesson, from
the cobbled streets of Monastiraki, to the ancient Acropolis. Modern is juxtaposed with ancient, and art is
featured throughout the city in ways that touch people on an everyday basis.
Athens is located on a
peninsula that stretches south-eastward into the Aegean Sea. The city is
surrounded by the Plain of Attica, which in turn is surrounded on three sides
by mountains. The city proper covers an area of 15 square miles (39 square kilometres),
the metropolitan area, 167 square miles.
Once in Athens, you cannot pass up the
opportunity to visit one of the most historic landmarks in the world, the
Pantheon. After a beautiful 10 minute walk up the rocky hill, soaking in the
amazing scenery of the city of Athens, you arrive at the front steps of the
Parthenon. Upon your first glance you know that you are not only looking at a
national monument, but you are looking at one of the most important parts of
ancient Greek civilisation.
Not
only will you experience the beauty of this monument during the day, it also
shadows the city of Athens in its night lights. Wherever you are in the city,
you will be able to witness this amazing sight under lights.
Once you have explored the ancient
wonders of the Parthenon, you might want to grab a bite or explore the many
stores of the cobbled streets of Monastiraki. Visit and soak in the atmosphere
in the Sunday flea market, in the heart of Monastiraki. It is filled with many
colourful attractions and many tourists and locals wondering about.
Monastiraki
is not just limited to the summer time, and the possibilities are endless and
you can also visit during the cold and icy winters of Athens. Enjoy a warming
mug of hot chocolate or tea, and even a nice warm bowl of soup. And if that
doesn’t fancy you, you can choose from a wide variety of foods and drinks from
around the world.
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