Greece Destinations and
Athens Attractions are very popular. Athens - the city of the ancient Greek
Gods and Goddesses is full of glory, history and character. Located among 7
hills and surrounded by mountains, Athens is a city older than 3000 years,
highly regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization and the home of
democracy. For a tourist, there are many magnificent
historic Athens Attractions for visit, which speak themselves about the
centuries old glory and prosperity. Following is an overview of the 6 most
popular attractions in the city.
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis is a
legendary, ancient citadel located in the mountains above the city of Athens Attractions.
It is one of the most phenomenal landmarks of the world, alongside the places
such as Great Wall of China and the pyramids of Giza. As of today, Acropolis contains
the remains of a few ancient buildings which illustrate the magnificent
architectural talents of the ancient Greeks. It's is known as 'The Acropolis',
despite the fact that there are many other acropolis in Greece Destinations. The
most significant buildings in the Acropolis are the Propylaia the Parthenon, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion.
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| Acropolis of Athens |
Ancient Agora
Agora had been the
political, social and commercial capital of Athens during the ancient time.
It's the best live example of a typical Greek agora. Located at the northwest
of Acropolis, it is bound by the hill of the Areopagus and the hill Kolonus Agraios, in south and west. It is believed that the
agora has been established as early as 6th century BC. Agora had
been the center of the public life, entertainment and trade during the time of Plato and Socrates. The meeting of the government had been held 4 time a month of handle the matters concerning the law order of the city. Agora was also home to various traditional functions in Athens.
The Temple of Zeus
The temple of the
Olympian Zeus had been the largest temple in Greece Destinations, which has
taken almost 700 years to complete. The constructions had begun by the tyrant Peisistratos in the 6th
century BC, during the Archaic era, and completed during the Roman era, in the
2nd century AD. The temple was originally built as a Doric Order
temple, which was altered by the architect Cossutius in 175 BC to include 3
rows at the front of the temple, each consisting of 8 massive columns, and two
rows of 21 columns each. Each column is 17.25m high. There had been two statues
inside the temple, both of which are not present today. The statues belonged to
Zeus and the Emperor Hadrian.
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| The Temple of Zeus |
Plaka District
Plaka district is
basically a popular village, located just under the Acropolis. It's a city
ideal for shopping, dining and to get a glimpse of what the day-to-day life of
a typical Athenian looks and feels like. The village features narrow labyrinthine streets made
of stone, alongside which stands residents of the villagers, which are made of
stone and brick, elaborating the Cycladic architecture. There's also a
range of restaurants, shops, pubs & bars where one could sit and enjoy
an authentic Athens meal while feeling the traditional Greek culture. Plaka
district is quite private, unique and calm. One could also visit the Jewish
Museum and the Folk-Art Museum, while they are in Plaka.
Erechtheum
Erechtheum is an old
Greek temple made of Pentelic marbles. Located in Acropolis, Erechtheum is
considered one of the architectural masterpieces of Greece Destinations. The
Erechtheum is considered to be a sanctuary dedicated to Athena Polias, Poseidon
and Erechtheus. The shrine dedicated to Athena can still be visited today. The
most defining feature of Erechtheum is the 6 figures of draped females who
support the entablature.
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| Erechtheum |
Athens' dining experience
If you want to
experience a modern day dining experience blended and supported by traditional
Greek flavors, the Butcher Shop is the place to go. It's a small, simple tavern
that serves the meat right. They have excellent cuisine that would definitely
satisfy your taste-buds. The gigantic hamburger, excellent steak and sausage
prepared by an experienced Greek chef are to die for. The Butcher Shop also
offers a classic range of local wines. This traditional Athens restaurant is
where the locals gather at the end of a busy week to laugh, sing and relax
their minds. The Butcher Shop is also not short of tourists, who are usually
marveled by their excellent, authentic Greek cuisine.
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