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Discover Athens...
  The Acropolis, Athens
What would a visit to Greece be without going to the Acropolis? You can take a tour or wander up there yourself but during the summer go early in the day. It can get very hot and gasping for breath can take away the ability to marvel at the greatest of all archaeological sites...
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Athens Plaka Guide
The Plaka is the oldest part of Athens, directly below the Acropolis. Get off the beaten path and walk through the back streets. Admire the architecture of buildings that have stood for hundreds of years or climb the hill and see buildings that have lasted for thousands...
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Kerameikos Cemetary in Athens
One of the most beautiful and least visited of the archaeological sites in downtown Athens is Kerameikos, the ancient cemetery of Athens.The area was on the northwest fringe of the ancient city and and is now the outer edge of the areas visited by most travellers...
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Kolonaki and Lykavittos Hill, Athens
You can take the Funicular Railway or you can walk to the top. Whatever you do it's worth it because at the summit is a church with a spectacular view of Athens, the Acropolis, and the mountains surrounding it. You can see the ships at Piraeus, the Aegean sea, and islands beyond...
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National Gardens, Athens
Behind the tomb of the unknown soldier on Amalias street, at the top of constitution square, is one of Athens greatest treasures. The Kings Gardens, or the National Gardens is like a tropical paradise right in the middle of the concrete jungle of Athens...
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Omonia Square, Athens
If you continue down Athinas street from the marketplace, you will come to Omonia square, Athens oldest. It's worth a trip, just as you can't go to New York without taking a peak at 42nd street. The pedestrian streets on the other side of the square are interesting ...
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Piraeus, Port of Athens
Piraeus is a city in the periphery of Attica, Greece, located south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens, and was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains a major shipping and industrial centre ...
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Syntagma Square, Athens
Syntagma Square (or Constitution Square) is back and better then ever. Well maybe not better than ever. It was probably at it's best in the early 1900's when there were no cars and buses whizzing around it and it was shaded by large trees...
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Vouliagmeni Lake and Health Spa
Lake Vouliagmeni is a mineral spa that is reported to have many healing properties for various ailments. The lake is about 50 centimeters above sea level and so it is constantly overflowing and being replenished by the hot springs beneath it....
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