Athens
Athens is the capital and largest cith of Greece. A major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over three and a quarter million, it is the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens), which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 (2021) within its official limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi)
Athens is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence begining somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, but modern scholars generally agree that the goddess took her name after the city. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason, it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy in its own right independently from the rest of Greece.
Historical walking in the city centre one will meet the Temple of Olympia Zeus the Ancient Theatre of Dionysos and the Acropolis the most famous site with the most important master pieces of architecture and art the most of which is in the Parthenon Temple Impressive are the Propylea, the Temple of the Athene Nike and the Erechteion. Also near the Parthenon is the museum the new Acropolis Museum where inside you will find the most important pieces of architecture and art of Athens are in that magnificent building.
Coming down from Acropolis you will arrive at Areios Pagos the Ancient Law Court. Opposite it is the Philoppapou Hill, the Pnyx and the Ancient Agora will be found close by. Which are commercial political and religious centre of Ancient Athens.
A traveller will found plenty of Museums like the Archaeological museum, the Art museum, the Navy museum, the Folklore museum etc.
Athens has many famous and beautiful beaches. An experience that cannot be described in words, but is lived equally strongly. Thousands of visitors come here from all over the world. For a few minutes, you will feel the energy of the place. And when the fiery disc sinks into the Aegean Sea, you will have taken this sunset with you forever.
Unique parts one breath from the city centre of Athens is the Seaside part like Flisvos, Palio Faliro, Glyfada, Kavouri with nice beaches to swim that ends up to Sounion with the famous Temple of Poseidon where a traveller will meet the magnificent Sounion sunset. There are fantastic restaurants, tavernas and cafe to taste the Greek cuisine down to the seaside. Taste the famous feta cheese, the Greek salad, tzatziki, variety of fish and meat cooked in tasteful ways.