Athens Tourist Attraction

The Acropolis: This is the most famous ancient site of Athens since 5th century BC when it was built. The white Pentelic marble of the Parthenon's tower and the Acropolis can be seen from all parts of the city. The temple of Parthenon is dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena.
The Ancient Agora: The meaning of Ancient Agora in Greek is old market. This place was previously a commercial, administrative, trade and social centre of Athens. It was here where Socrates, Sophocles and Aristotle expressed their thoughts and ideas. Today under ruins, the Ancient Agora houses a museum.
Roman Agora and Tower of the Wind: The Tower of wind was built in the 1st century BC by Andronicus who was a Syrian astronomer. This white Pentelic marbled monument is octagonal in shape and was used as a compass, sun dial, weather vane and water clock.
Theatre of Herodes Atticus: Built in 161 AD during the roman rule this theatre hosts the Athens Festival.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus: It took 700 years to build this temple which is the largest temple of Athens. There are 17 pillars out of 104 pillars of this temple remaining today.
Roman Stadium: Built in 4th century the first Olympic Games were hosted here in 1895.
The Keramikos: This was a roman cemetery in 12th BC.
Beaches: The south east of Athens is surrounded by innumerable beaches. The most famous and visited ones are: Glyfada, Cape Sounion, Schinias, Loutsa, Marathon region, Rafina, Varkiza Beach, Kokkino Limanaki, Vouliagmeni Beach etc.
Museum: The museums of Athens are a perfect place to spend some time in history. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens, The Acropolis Museum, Museum of the Ancient Agora (Stoa of Attalos), The Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art, The Byzantine and Christian Museum are just a few to be named. From ancient coins to remnants of the history, these museums have everything showcased. The museums remain open from 8 am to 7 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays. And from 12.30 pm to 7pm on Mondays.

Athens Accommodation Options: The hotels of Athens would give you the best treat with all the luxurious of life. Some of the most luxurious hotels are Divani Caravel Hotel, Divani Appollon Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, Holiday Inn Suites, etc. Hotels like Avra Hotel, Caterina Hotel are cheaper to suit your pocket.

Athens Food and Wine: From street eating to dining in a 5 star restaurant, Athens presents a wide range of mouth watering dishes. Some of the very famous street foods are Koulouri, Galaktoboureko, Tyropitta and Souvlaki. There are many fast food restaurants where you can get Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean and Russian cuisines. Athens gives a wide range of opportunity from elegant to quaint restaurants that serve Greek food like Melitzanosalata, Taramosalata, Dolmadakia, Kalamarakia, and Kolokithakia.
Wine is very popular in Greece. In fact Dionysus, the wine god, is worshipped for this precious gift of wine.

For more than 6 thousand years wine is produced in Greece which has given a distinct identity to the local wines. Retsina is another drink found here whose origin dates back to more than 3000 years. Resin is used to make this wine. Ouzo is another anise flavored liqueur widely found and consumed in Greece.

Shopping in Athens: Plaka and Monastiraki are the two places from where you can pick up souvenirs for your friends and family members like vases, statues, and decorated plates. The other things include Kolboli or prayer beads made of colorful beads. The latest designer wears and fashion accessories can be picked up from Ermou. The high quality jewelry found here can also be added to your shopping cart. But if you are looking for typical Greek gifts then you should buy hand woven rugs also known as flokati, copper coffee pots, honey and ancient coins.

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