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Athens Facts |
Athens Overview |
Athens Tourist Attraction Athens Location Map | Athens City Map |
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| Country | Greece |
| Area | 38 km sq |
| Population | 4,200,000 |
| Language | Greek |
| Currency | Euro |
| Time (+/- GMT) | +2 |
How to Reach
Airport: Eleftherios Venizelos is Athens International Airport.
From Western Balkan countries, Bulgaria, Albania and Turkey, Athens can be reached via road.
Port Patras is approximately 220 km from Athens.
Athens is connected to Northern and Southern Greece and the rest of Europe by rail.
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When to Go
The best time to visit Athens is during the winter.
What to Do
Sailing.
Diving.
Wind surfing.
Kite surfing.
Water sports.
Gazing at extremely good looking Greek men and women on a sizzling sunny afternoon.
What to Eat
Koulouri.
Galaktoboureko.
Tyropitta.
Souvlaki.
Melitzanosalata.
Taramosalata.
Dolmadakia.
Kalamarakia.
Kolokithakia.
What to See
The Acropolis.
The Ancient Agora.
Roman Agora and Tower of the Wind.
Theatre of Herodes Atticus.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus.
The Library of Hadrian.
Theatre of Dionysos.
Roman Stadium.
The Keramikos.
Beaches.
Museum.
What to Shop
Vases.
Statues.
Decorated plates.
Kolboli or prayer beads.
Latest designer wears and fashion accessories.
Jewelry.
Hand woven rugs also known as flokati.
Copper coffee pots.
Honey.
Ancient coins.
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