 | Athens Today Athens, capital to Greece is one of the many metropolises of the world with an ever growing population. Athens is a place where life is constantly on the move. It is a perfect fusion of ancient meets modern. Juxtaposed with the remnants and ruins of Ancient Greece built as early as the 6 th Century B.C. [these sites include the Acropolis, the Agora, the temples of Zeus and Poseidon to name a few] are the more recently built chic and modern structures including the new metro and various hotels and restaurants. Athens continues to be a dynamic city whilst paying tribute to its rich history and p |
 | Athens back then Athens is truly a historical city- it has existed for the last 3000 years and still fascinates many. Ancient Greece strikes up in one's imagination the vivid imagery associated with Greek mythology, that of tales of gods and the goddesses once revered in that culture. Proof of this are the temples that had been built out of love, awe and fear of these deities such as those in the Acropolis and those of Zeus and Poseidon. These statues still stand today despite the fact that Athenians are now largely Orthodox Christians. |
 | Athens Plaza This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Syntagma. It is extremely luxurious evident from the gl |  | Grande Bretagne This beautiful building dates back to the 1800s. This hotel has been host to a number of political p |
 | St. George Lycabettus Hotel This chic hotel is located in the neighborhood of Kolonaki which means that famed restaurants and sh |  | Hilton Hotel This hotel is located in the Embassy District and was opened in the 1960s. Rooms look out onto the h |
 | Divani Palace Acropolis This is located in the vicinity of the neighborhoods of Makrigianni and Koukaki and is only a short |  | Electra Palace This is located in the neighborhood of the Plaka. This multi- storey hotel consists of rooms that ar |
 | Antiqua Greek antiques along with other antiques from all over Europe are available here for purchase. Most |  | Christos Veloudakis This boutique comprises of collections of women and menswear. The interior of the shop is interestin |
 | Centre of Hellenic Traditions This shop houses a variety of traditional Greek arts and crafts. Merchandise consists of pottery, wo |  | Martinos This shop is well- known for the home ware it sells which include beautiful Venetian glass, swords a |
 | Kolonaki This is one of the major shopping areas of Athens. The following brands are available here:  Monastiraki Flea Market | Tourists ought to browse through the various shops and stalls that make up the Monastiraki Flea Mark |
 | Athens Book Festival This annual festival is a treat for book lovers. Hundreds of stalls are set up at the Acropolis. Vis |  | Athens International Film Festival The venue for this annual event is Attikon Cinema and the purpose is to view and appreciate the less |
 | Night of the Full Moon This festival is held annually on that particular night of August when the moon is full. This night |  | International Aegean Sailing Rally This festival lasts 10 days and is held annually in the month of July. This rally dates back to 1964 |
 | Cheap Art Exhibition Entrance is free of cost at this exhibition where the works on display are by lesser known artists a |  | Panorama of European Cinema Film Festival This is the biggest of Greece's film festivals. It has been held annually since 1987.It is held at t |
 | Filipou This restaurant serves traditional Greek dishes. The entrees listed on the menu are diverse but vege |  | Diporto Agoras The food served here is both delicious and inexpensive. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious |
 | Paradosiako This small restaurant comprises of tables along the footpaths of one Athenian street. Unpreten |  | Aigli The ambience in this restaurant is relaxed and the dishes on the menu are superb. Apart from the mai |
 | Anthinaikon This restaurant has a beautiful interior and excellent appetizers and entrees. The wonderful floors, |  | Kouti This restaurant consists of indoor and outdoor tables which provide a stunning view of the Acropolis |
 | Fast Facts Location Athens is located in the plain of Attica which is bound by a number of Mountains [Aegaleo, Parnitha, Hymettus and Penteli] and the Saronic Gulf. Dialing code 21 Emergency numbers Fire: 199 Police: 100 Tourist Police: 171 Ambulance: 166 Population 3.7 million Languages Greek, English, French and German Time zone UTC + 2/3 Average January temperatures 11 °C Average July temperatures 33.5 °C |
