Athens in 7 Days

What can you say about Athens that has not already been said? We have been everywhere, from museums to squares, beautiful parks and botanical gardens, churches, and all the other historic buildings.

Release time : 2018-10-30 16:03:46

source : Visit Greece

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What can you say about Athens that has not already been said? We have been everywhere, from museums to squares, beautiful parks and botanical gardens, churches, and all the other historic buildings.

We climbed the Acropolis. At the top of the hill are the Hellenistic temples dedicated to the goddess Athena. At the foot of the hill are the Greek agora and the amphitheatre from the Roman times.

Everywhere there are guards showing how much they love and appreciate their ruins because they don’t allow anyone to touch anything. Of course, the children found a way to “crack in the system” with their curious touching of those monumental pillars.

It is astonishing that people built these magnificent buildings on top of that hill 2,500 years ago without any technology. If you are not impressed by all these ruins, you will be by the incredible view. From that height, you can see the whole city.

Temple of Zeus

About 500 meters from the Acropolis is the impressive Temple of Zeus. All that is left of that giant building is 16 pillars and also some ruins in the surrounding gardens. It makes you wonder how they constructed such huge buildings in those days?!

Monastiraki and Plaka

Monastiraki is part of the city below the Acropolis, known for its shops and bazaar where people are selling everything; even trophies. This is good news! If your kids are not talented at sports and you have lost hope they will ever win Wimbledon, they do not have to worry; you can buy it for them! A competitive spirit is not healthy anyway.

One of the most authentic shops in Monastiraki is “Melissinos poet Sandal Maker” where you can find unique sandals, customized to your foot size for a reasonable price. This is where Jackie O, Sophia Loren and more got their sandals back in the day.

Plaka is part of the city very similar to Monastiraki, but even more charming - they call it the bohemian district of Athens.

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