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Visit to Ancient Athens
by Lee Bennett
http://www.holiday-advisor.info
Athens is a huge City of over 4
million people, around 40% of the Greek population. It is a
busy city, where apartment blocks, are side by side with
the ruins of one of the greatest civilizations of the
ancient world. A pleasing and heady mix of southern
European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures, as
well as the friendly Greek attitude, this is a city where
every day is lived to its best!
The main reason that most tourists go to Athens of course
is the history. There is over 3,000 years of history
contained in the relics and buildings of Athens and
The main reason that most visitors go to Athens is the
history. There are over 300 decades of history in the
buildings and relics of Athens.
Temperatures in Athens can be very hot in the summer
reaching over 40 degrees and a crowded city full of traffic
and tourists is not a good place to be. There is not much
park land in the city. So if you travel in the summer and
need a break, then a excursion to one of the islands, which
are easy to get to, is the best option. Spring and fall are
better options, when the temperature is cooler and the
streets and sights are less busy.
Athens must see
Athens must see:
* The Acropolis: Not one, but several temples including the
Parthenon, surely the most famous of the Athens landmarks.
Built in the 5th century BC the temple is dedicated to
Athena. Although still standing, it has suffered a great
deal of damage. Not the least of which occurred during the
Turkish occupation, when it was used to store weapons and
explosives which then, surprisingly, blew up!
Rockwave Festival: A large and growing rock festival that
lasts for three days every summer featuring around 20 bands
over the course of the event. Different music styles are
being incorporated from trance to rock.
* Rockwave Festival: A large rock festival that lasts for
three days every summer boasts around 20 bands over the
course of the 3 days. Different music styles to cater for
every taste from trance to rock.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus: The huge size of the
original temple can be appreciated from the massive
remaining columns. Originally there were 114 of them. The
temple was built from 515BC onwards and destroyed in the
4th century AD. Prior to its destruction it contained an
immense statue of Zeus made from ivory and gold.
* The Temple of Olympian Zeus: The size of the original
temple can be appreciated from the massive columns.
Originally there were 114 of them. The temple was built
from 515BC onwards and destroyed in the 4th century AD.
Prior to its destruction it contained a massive statue of
Zeus made from ivory and gold.
Agora: A huge architectural park filled with statues and
ruins of temples and buildings including the, very well
preserved 2nd century Temple of Hephaistos. The Stoa
Attalou a 2nd century BC building, a new build by Greek
standards, contains a collection of ancient artifacts.
The Greeks are a good-natured, lively and occasionally
fiery race, who will always give help when they can. Most
people in Athens speak at least a little English and most
street signs are in both languages. The city on the whole
is not expensive and a good holiday can be had for a very
reasonable price, especially when compared to northern
Europe. There is so much to see in Athens and one of the
best ways to make sure you dont miss anything is to book
an organized tour.It's best to choose one by recommendation,
or through your hotel. The transport system
is very good with buses, trains and underground courtesy on
the recent games and you should have no problem getting
around. A visit to Greece should be an essential part of a
trip to Europe The people, the history and the food make a
wonderful destination that shouldnt be missed.
The Greeks are a good humored, lively and fiery race, who
will always give help if its needed. People in Athens speak
at least a little English and most street signs are in
English and Greek. The city on the whole is inexpensive and
a good holiday can be had for a very reasonable price.
There is a lot to see in Athens, the best ways to make sure
you dont miss anything is to book an organized tour. You
should have no problem getting around. A visit to Greece
should be an essential part of a trip to Europe the people,
the history and the food make a wonderful destination that
shouldnt be missed.
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