One of the most ancient cities on earth, known to each of the history textbooks, Athens today attracts the views of millions of people and fans of distant wanderings. To be on a tour in Athens means to touch the long history and see with your own eyes where the great philosophers and playwrights lived and worked. The huge metropolis is home to almost a third of the entire population of the country, but the center of Athens is still a real miracle, descended from the pages of a textbook on the history of the ancient world.
History with geography
Athens flourished in the V-III centuries BC, when the city was an important cultural center in the Balkans. It was then that the majestic temples and monuments were created, which still make a huge impression on the guests of the Greek capital.
This was followed by a series of wars, during which all the historically significant buildings of Athens were destroyed, and today most of the architectural monuments have undergone restoration and restoration.
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- The Athenian climate can be called subtropical and semi-desert, so little precipitation falls here. Winter is usually warm and the air temperature rarely drops even to -10. But sometimes the participants of the winter tour to Athens can even observe the snow that melts quickly. The most favorable time for a trip to the Greek capital is spring and autumn, when the air temperature does not exceed +25, and rains are extremely rare.
- Tours to Athens usually start from the airport located in the eastern suburbs. It is connected to the center not only by a motor road, but also by a metro line.
- It is the Athens metro that is one of the most convenient ways to travel about the city. The local subway is quite modern, the trains are air-conditioned, and the stations are located close to the main attractions.
- Athens taxi services are much cheaper than in other European countries. You should choose yellow cars, as they are the ones licensed to carry passengers.
- Climb Mount Lycabettus in the city center to visit the 11th century St. George Church, best by funicular. It works until late at night, and the views along the route and from the mountain itself are stunning.
- As souvenirs from tours to Athens, you can bring leather goods and ceramics of amazing beauty, as well as the famous Greek olive oil and Metaxa brandy.
