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The Bright Side of Athens The Capital of Modern Greece Imagine it, believe it! Feel the Athenian vibes! Athens. The modern capital of Greece with the most illustrious ancient history worldwide, a city which is totally admired by gods and people, a truly magnificent city. Athens […]

Athens

The Bright Side of Athens
The Capital of Modern Greece

Imagine it, believe it! Feel the Athenian vibes!
Athens. The modern capital of Greece with the most illustrious ancient history worldwide, a city which is totally admired by gods and people, a truly magnificent city. Athens is situated in the prefecture of Attica and extends to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece. The capital of Modern Greece has always been a native home for civilization. Furthermore, it is the city where the democracy was born and most of the wise men of the ancient history had as their motherplace. The most principal civilization of ancient world grew up in Athens and relives through some of the world’s most respected edifices and monuments.

Discover The Ancient Side of Athens
Who hasn’t heard of Acropolis?

An unprecedented conceptual design; embodied in architectural excellence.
Combine the finest pieces of art, science, as well as philosophy and you, will get as a result the ultimate monument of ancient Greek human civilization. In UNESCO words, it is the absolute symbol of World Heritage, while the people name it the Athenian Acropolis! Acropoli’s history is extensive, with many alternations during the years when art, democracy and philosophy reached the highest level, leading to its creation. Back in the days, there were times when its finest standing pieces were abstracted and transfered away from the city of Athens, dividing the ancient monument in two. Nowadays, the international community wants to get all of the Acropolis sculptures back in Athens and restore both its physicality and historical essence. If you are in Europe, North Africa or the Middle East, you are just a few hours away from the Acropolis’ monument. If you are in the Americas or the Far East, you have a totally important reason to fly to Europe and visit Athens.

 

Athens proudly presents The Parthenon
The best gem upon her zone

The temple of Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
The Parthenon is the most significant and exceptional monument of the ancient Greek civilization as it still keeps its basic characteristics and remains a worldwide symbol of Athens. Parthenon was dedicated to goddess Athena, who was the guardian of Athens back in the mythology years. Furthermore, it was built between 447 and 438 B.C. and its sculptural ornamentation was completed in 432 B.C. The final construction of Parthenon temple was initiated by Pericles, but the chief supervisor of the whole monument was Pheidias, the well-known Athenian sculptor, while at the same time Ictinus and Callicrates were the major architects of this memorial building. Also, it is important to underline that Parthenon was built in the Doric order and it is worth mentioning that the basic material used for its construction was Pentelic marble. The Parthenon is undoubtedly the building most closely associated with the city of Athens, a remarkable symbol of ancient Greek and Athenian culture, one more reason to visit Athens in the near future.

Ancient Athenian Agora
The best-known example of Classical Athens

The heart of political, commercial, administrative and social activity.
The Ancient Athenian Agora was the marketplace and urban center, was one of the most remarkable sports of the ancient city of Athens and today is located beneath the northwest slope of the Acropolis. Additionally, it was a place where people gathered in order to purchase and sell various commodities, while it was also a place where Athenians met up to debate about different communal topics: business, politics, current cultural events, or the nature of the universe and the divine. The Ancient Athenian Agora, where ancient Greek Democracy flourished for the first time, provides an excellent opportunity to discover the commerical, political, religious and cultural way of life in one of the most considerable cities of the ancient world.

 

The New Acropolis Museum
High Contemporary Architecture

Acropolis museum is a place where Time is transformed into space.
The Acropolis Museum was constructed in order to exhibit all the momentous findings from the Sacred Rock and its foothills. The two architects behind this glorious building are Bernard Tschumi and Michael Photiades and it opened during the summer days of 2009. The Acropolis Museum hosts its ancient compilation across three levels, as well as in the archaeological diggings that lies at its foundations.

National Archaeological Museum
An extensive collection of ancient Greek Art

A great alternative for a rainy or hot day in Athens.
The National Archaeological Museum is the most spacious museum in Greece and on of the largest worldwide. However its main objective was to secure all the findings from the 19th-century excavations all over Athens, it progressively became the central National Archaeological Museum with discoveries from all over the Greek land. Moreover, its generous collections, with more than 11.000 exhibits, provide a huge panorama of Greek civilization from the starting point of Prehistory to Late Antiquity. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is hosted in an imperial neoclassical building of the end of the 19th century, which was schemed by L. Lange and finally remodeled by Ernst Ziller. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that there are plenty of exhibits and galleries on each floor of the museum, accounting for a total of 8.000 square meters, such as: Prehistoric Collections from the 6th millennium B.C. to 1050 B.C., Sculptures Collections which highlight the step-up of ancient Greek sculpture between the 5th and 7th Century B.C., Vase & Minor Objects Collection which represents the admirable pottery ancient works as well as the Metallurgy Collection with a large number of fundamental statues and figures.

Athens Attractions
Ancient Sites & Monuments

Extraordinary tourist sights in the city of Athens.
Athens still remains one of the most fascinating Greek destinations to visit and explore. As there is no end of monumental sights and attractions in the capital of Greece and you may only have a few days to discover its picturesque alleys and top notch sights, Business Travel brings to you a mini overview of the must see places in Athens. Do not forget that Athens is most recognized for its glorious history and culture, that is why you cannot leave the city without spending some time sightseeing. Simply lift your head high during your wandering and admire some of the most dominant historical areas of Athens, churches as well as superior museums. Let’s start the Athenian Tour!

 

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon

Archaeological Area of Keramikos

Archaeological Area of Elefsina

Ancient Theater of Thoricus

Ancient Temple of Aphaea

Thiseion Area & Stoa Of Attalos

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

Theater of Dionysos

Philopappos Hill & Monument

Arch of Hadrian

Temple of Olympian Zeus

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Athens City Sightseeing Hop On – Hop Off (Athens – Piraeus – Beaches)

Get your bird’s eye view for every attraction and save energy!

Athens Line

The first line brings you to the Central part of Athens, beginning from the Syntagma Square Terminal, and gives you the opportunity to discover the Plaka region, the New Acropolis Museum, the Acropolis as well as the Parthenon monuments, the Temple of Zeus, the National Gardens, the Benaki Museum, the Panathenaic Stadium, the House of Parliament, the National Library, the Archaeological Museum, the Omonia Square, the Karaiskaki Square, the Monastiraki region and finally the Kotzia Square. Each tour takes approximately 90 minutes and has a commentary in 11 languages that traces the history and culture of Athens. Additionally, you can Hop On – Hop Off from any one of the 15 stops as many times as you wish and the Athens Line buses are available every 30 minutes.

Piraeus Line

The Athens & Piraeus Tour departs from Akti Miaouli (near the Cruise Ship Terminal) and gives you the chance to explore the most historical places of Piraeus, such as the Lion’s Gate, the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, the Votsalakia Beach, the Mikrolimano Harbour, the Planetarium, the Acropolis & Parthenon monuments and finally the Municipal Theater of Piraeus. In addition, the Piraeus Line meets the Athens Line after 30 minutes in Acropolis bus stop and there is also a live tour commentary in 11 languages as well.

Beach Line

The Beach – Riviera Line passes along the scenic seaside road of Glyfada, a fashionable, shopping and dining town. Then, the tour continues through Voula and Kavouri regions and stops at three choice beaches, Agios Kosmas Beach, a no-entrance fee beach with sand, pebbles and clean waters; Asteria Glyfada Beach, an organized beach with many amenities (entrance fee included) and Akti Vouliagmeni Beach, the most delightful and spectacular seashore resort of Athens with an excellent bay and all the amenities inside (entrance fee included). The Beach Line tour ends at the famous Vouliagmeni Spa Lake, a warm water lake with health benefits.

Daily Excursions from Athens

Aegina Island

Spetses Island

 

Hydra Island

Salamina Island

 

Poros Island

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