Today, Athens has an exciting, trendy cultural and entertainment scene to offer, with a large number of events, happenings and exhibitions, and a nightlife that lasts well into the morning hours. Places like Psirri, Glyfada and Kifissia are among the better-known places where someone may go for shopping enjoy a coffee or find after hours entertainment.
However, nightlife, cultural events and shopping are not the only entertainment possibilities
Due to its history, Athens boasts probably the highest number of ancient monuments in the world. These have recently been joined by pedestrian routes that allow for the visitor to uninterruptedly walk through the ancient Agora to the Acropolis and to a number of other monuments, in what has been dubbed a "unification" of archeological and cultural spaces. The term "unification" means in this context the creation of a continuous fabric of public
"As in the daytime there is no star in the sky warmer and brighter than the sun, likewise there is no competition greater than the Olympic Games". Pindar, Greek lyric poet, 5th century BC.
According to historic records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. They were dedicated to the Olympian Gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia, famous for its magnificent temples of the gods Zeus and Hera. In the 19th
During the Prehistorical era, around 3.000 BC, the Pelasgoi, first inhabitants of Athens, had already settled around what today is the Acropolis. During the Mycenaic era, Acropolis served as a palace for the king, while in the 7th century BC it was gradually transformed into a sanctum for the gods.
und 1.500 BC, the Iones moved into Attika, and Athens was divided in independent villages that would unite under a common king in the face of danger
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. With over 3 million people, it has all the characteristics of a modern European capital, but also plays an important role as a crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa. Its unique archeological monuments that span the millennia from the Prehistoric era to today make it one of the most interesting cities in the world, with a vibrant culture and nightlife.
Recently, Athens has been in the world
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