Athens, Greece
From series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”Year: 1 400 year BC..
Amazing Athens has long been synonymous with bright ancient culture. Founded in 1400 BC, this Greek city has being improving for over 3,500 years. It has to endure a lot of important events, periods of decline and prosperity. Travelers associate Athens with unique ancient monuments, beautiful myths of ancient Greece and the names of prominent philosophers. The culture of this ancient city is extremely interesting and original.
Currently, the city has more than 200 museums and galleries introducing history and culture to visitors. The most visited among them are the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum showing guests of the city the collection of priceless archaeological finds. The modern capital of Greece is the cradle of a great civilization; ruins of beautiful temples and termae tell about its former power. Fans of ancient history from around the world are eager to see the Parthenon, as well as a picturesque historic district of Plaka.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Attica Bank' located in 0.09 km (
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Car rental office: 'EXCLUSIVEVIP' is located in 0.51 km (
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Fuel station: 'ATHENS PARKING' in 0.58 km
Supermarket: 'Super Market Veropoulos' in 0.31 km
Parking: 'Comerax S.A.' in 0.5 km
Apotheek: 'Drivas Ioannia' in 0.08 km
Police station: 'Astinomiko Tmima Omonias' in 0.56 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Central Parko' in 0.23 km
Railway station: 'ΠΑΤΗΣΙΩΝ' in 0.05 km
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
0 km - House Blue Forest
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2 km - Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens can be called the most famous and recognizable landmark of Greece without a share of doubt. That’s the rocky fort that is 156 meters high. Unique ancient structures are set on the top of a flat hill. The first fortifications were built there …
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65 km - Corinth Canal
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The Corinth Canal is a global sight which is unique in every way. It is the narrowest navigable canal on the planet that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. It is named in honour of the fondly known Greek city located on the western end. The Corinth …
67 km - Corinth Canal
The wonderful Corinth Canal - one of the most beautiful and longest canals in the world, is very popular among tourists. Over the canal is the small metal bridge, on which the place for jumps was equipped. In Greece there is no better place for Bunjee Jumping. The …
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72 km - Epidaurus Amphitheater
In Greece, one of the most interesting amphitheatres is located in Epidaurus. It was built in the 4th century BC and designed by Polykleitos. The ancient theater in Epidaurus is not only one of the oldest, preserved to this day, but is also one of the largest. It was …
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75 km - Bratsera Hotel
The famous Bratsera Hotel is located on the Greek island of Hydra. It was also opened in an old industrial building of 1860. A factory for processing sea sponges was located in it in the past. The factory brought the owners a good income in the second half of the 19th …
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