"A great city, whose image dwells in the memory of man, is the type of some great idea. Rome represents conquest; Faith hovers over the towers of Jerusalem; and Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art." - Benjamin Disraeli
Dating back to the Neolithic age the capital of Greece is to this day still considered to be the birthplace of Western civilisation. As Athens is the home of democracy and of the wise men of ancient times the city has left is mark in the world. When discovering Athens you’ll be plunged into the world of ancient civilisations with its historical monuments like the temple Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and of course the Acropolis. With its mix of ancient history and contemporary style each neighbourhood has its unique character for the tastes of each individual. At night the city changes completely with many different options from bars to music to all different types of theatres for you to enjoy.
With over 3000 bits and pieces spread over three levels, this museum gives...
This was the political, commercial and social hub of everyday Athenian life....
A huge temple in the centre of Athens devoted to Zeus, ruler of the ancient...
An ancient marble stadium dating back to the 4th-century BCE, which is now a...
On the top of Filopappou Hill is the elaborate marble mausoleum dedicated to...
A museum devoted to the art and culture of the ancient, particularly the...
A rich and unique display of Byzantine artistic heritage the Byzantine and...
The contemporary art on display includes work by both international and Greek...
The hub of Athenian everyday life during Roman rule, today you have the ruins...
An 11th-century church in the middle of a busy street in central Athens.