Athens. The city of glorious history in the world, a city was one of the gods and the people, a magical city. The charming capital of Greece has always been a cradle of civilization. It is the city arose, where democracy and most of the ways of antiquity. The most important civilization of the ancient world grew up in Athens and again by some of the largest buildings.

  Who has not heard from the Acropolis in Athens? Photos and history's most famous archaeological monuments in Europe throughout the world caused feelings of admiration of thousands of people. Acropolis is considered one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern. In fact, the trademark of Athens is one of the favorites. The Holy Rock of Acropolis, in the 5th British Columbia, the famous "Golden Periklis. Athens met during the bloom and decline, but still seems under the sky loft look into the future. Champ as the Parthenon sculptures, and the clear Pentelic white marble.

  Athens is situated in the prefecture of Attica region and extends to the peninsula, which is central to Greece. It is surrounded by mountains Ymmytos, and Parnitha Pendeli, north and east, and the Saronic Gulf in the south and west. The sun shines on Athens throughout the year. The climate is one of the best in Europe, with very mild winters and hot summers, ideal for tourism. It lies a few kilometers from the port of Piraeus, the port business center of the city, and on the shores of southern Attica.

  Athens is already continuously inhabited in the Neolithic age. The 5th Century was the last time the bloom, when the moral values of civilization and the boundaries of the city and was from the mother country of Western civilization. In the following centuries, many conquerors tried to take control of Athens. In 1834 in Athens was elected to the capital of the new Greek government. The city, now more than 4.5 million people, were at the Acropolis walls. Today is the political, social, cultural, financial and commercial Greece.

  Athens is a city with various aspects. A stroll around the famous triangle (Plaka, Thission, Psyri), the Old Town, show the different eras. Age Palace, well maintained and the other with the time worn. The big department stores luxurious and cozy little shops, fancy restaurants and traditional tavernas. All have their place in this city.

  The center of Athens asked the Syntagma Square. If the Parliament and most ministries. Monastiraki, Kolonaki Lycabettus Hill and draw thousands of visitors all year round. Only a few kilometers from the town of Faliro, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, you benefit from the sea breeze. Or you can on the north and enjoy the fresh air in the elegant district of Marousi, Melissia, Vrilissia, and of course Kifisia.

  Athens and Attica are usually most important archaeological monuments (Acropolis, Odeion of Herod Atticus, Olymbion, Roman market, Kallimarmaro or Panathinaiko Stadium, the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, etc.). In the capital, you can find many impressive neo-classical building, real ornaments of the city (The Greek Parliament, the Academy of Athens and the university, etc.). Do not miss a visit to the museums include unique treasures of our cultural heritage (Archaeological Museum, Military Museum, Byzantine Museum, etc.).

  Athens felt the peoples ensured. During the 2004 Olympic Games has shown that despite all the slings and arrows of the assets misplaced, they never - not once - has lost talent. The return of the Olympic Games to their birthplace was a great success.

  LLA capital is known, more than any other European capital for its nightlife. Athens per night totally changes. The possibilities of entertainment for all tastes. The famous "bouzoukia" are leaders in the entertainment of Athens. While all around numerous theaters in Athens offers a different kind of entertainment. Athens is a city of the gods. Let yourself be enchanted ...