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Athens - Travel Guide

Located on central plain of Attica is Athens; the oldest city in the world, financial capital of Greece and tourist magnet. Athens' history and indisputable charm are just some of the things which attract visitors from all over the world, year in year out. This is a city which is bursting at the seams with cultural activity in its outdoor cafés, archaeological sites, monuments, historic centre and museums.

Take a walk in the city and soak up the atmosphere; visit landmarks such as Parthenon and Acropolis, and sample some authentic Greek cuisine. Despite being home to around 40% of the Greek population and having extremely hot summers which tend to bring lots of pollution with them, Athens is a laid back city which will enthral you from your very first day.

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Must-Sees

Acropolis Not only a major landmark in Greece, but one of the most important in the Western world-therefore, an absolute must-see Monuments in Athens	Ancient Agora Just one of the many ancient monuments in Athens is the Agora – a stunning monument where you can learn about ancient Greek civilisation Monuments in Athens
National Archaeological Museum If you only have time to see one museum during your stay in Athens, make sure it is the National Archaeological Museum Museums in Athens	Temple of Poseidon Watch the sunset and admire the fantastic sea views at Temple of Poseidon in Sounion

Suggestions

Benaki Museum Visit the Benaki Museum in Athens which is home to a selection of Greek treasures Museums in Athens	Mount Lycabettus Mount Lycabettus is a hill which is located in the centre of Athens and is one of the landmarks of the city
Temple of Olympian Zeus One of the major tourist attractions in Athens is the ruins of a temple......	Plaka Plaka is the historic centre of Athens and is a truly beautiful quarter where you can experience Greek culture
National Gardens of Athens Take a break from the city stress at the National Gardens of Athens	Panathenaic Stadium Panathenaic Stadium in Athens was used for the Panathenaic Games which began in 566 BC