Where is Athens?
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of Athens, is Acropolis. While it may be one of the most visited tourist destinations in Greece, the city of Gods has much more to offer. Fascinated much? Thanks to its rich morphology, the city is a romantic gateway to a magical place where love is in the air, the water and everything in between.
If you are wondering where is Athens in Greece, know that the capital city is located in the South eastern part of Greece, with Mediterranean Sea to its southwest and Aegean sea to its north east.
The city is one of the most amazing and remarkable places to visit anywhere in the world. Being the center of the ancient Greek civilization, the city has given birth to so many pillars of western culture such as democracy, philosophy, theatre, astronomy, medicine and geometry to name just a few. While the city has somewhat lost the position, it once enjoyed, modern day Athens is still a magnificent, bustling city with quite a few attractions. Especially with airlines like Monarch, offering cheap flights, planning a trip to the city of Gods has become easy and affordable.
Among other things, the city is home to some of the most historical places in the world such as National Archeological Museum, Acropolis of Athens, Mount Lycabettus, National Garden, Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens has a lot to offer. If you are a foodie, you would absolutely love this place.
Athens can be thought of as the foodie epicenter of Greece. Some of the most famous restaurant to visit when in Athens include Dinner in the Sky Greece, Funky Gourmet, Karamanlidika, Oineas Restaurant, Lithos, Gostijo, Eleas Gi, O Kostas, Dio Dekares I Oka, Avocado, Mani Mani, Spondi, Epirus Tavern, Meliartos, Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant, Athens Status Acropolis Restaurant, Falafellas, GB Roof Garden - Hotel Grande Bretagne, Baba Au Rum and Taqueria Maya Athens.
Put simply, the city offers some of the best cafes and gourmet meals in Greece. A quick stop at any of the delis in downtown, and you’ll know where is Athens getting its popularity from? From rock and pop concerts to operas and ballets and exciting night life, Athens has a lot to offer to tourists, so make sure that you visit the place the next time you’re in Greece.
Hotels in Athens, Greece
Arion A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Astir Palace
Athens, Greece
Divani Palace Acropolis
11742, Athens, Greece
Royal Olympic
117 43, Athens, Greece
Electra Palace Athens
10557, Athens, Greece
Margi Hotel, The
16671, Athens, Greece
Wyndham Grand Athens
104 37, Athens, Greece
Wyndham Athens Residence
104 37, Athens, Greece
Athens Hilton
11528, Athens, Greece
Acropolis Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is a major theatre in Athens that could seat as many as 17,000 people. making it an ideal location for Athens biggest celebration.
Acropolis Byzantine Cistern
A Byzantine cistern at the base of the Acropolis of Athens. Water was supplied to the cistern by an aqueduct from springs in Marmara in the Belgrade forest.
Acropolis Temple of Asclepios
Temple of Asclepios was a healing temple sacred to the Greek god of medicine. Patients would visit the temple to receive either spiritual or physical healing.
Acropolis Odeon Of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure was built in 161 AD. It was originally a three-story stone and a wooden roof made of cedar of Lebanon timber.
Acropolis Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike was named after the Greek goddess, Athena Nike. Nike means victory in Greek, and was worshipped as goddess of victory in war and wisdom.
Acropolis Propylaea
In Greece a monumental Propylon provided the entrance to the sanctuary at Olympia. The Propylaea of Athens was built as part of Pericles great rebuilding programme for Athens.
