Athens, the capital of the Greek state, bears the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. This city is the cradle of a great civilization, symbolized by the magnificent ensemble of the Acropolis. Athens includes the old city, the central districts, suburbs, and the port of Piraeus. In the center of Athens, there are two hills: Acropolis hill with Parthenon and ancient temples and Lycabettus hill (Likavitos), with the picturesque church of St. George on top.
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How to get here
Flights from Moscow sit straight at the airport of Athens, located 27 km from the city. From there you can get to the center by metro (8 EUR), a suburban train (6 EUR, you need a transfer at Ano-Liossia station) or by taxi (state tariff - 35 EUR per day and 50 EUR at night).
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Climate
Partly cloudy, light rain +13 ° С in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +14 ° C in the afternoon +8 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +17 ° C in the afternoon +10 ° C at night ° С water |
| Athens weather forecast for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +12 | +13 | +15 | +20 | +26 | +31 | +33 | +33 | +29 | +23 | +18 | +14 |
| at night | +5 | +5 | +6 | +9 | +13 | +18 | +20 | +20 | +17 | +13 | +9 | +6 |
| water | +17 | +17 | +16 | +17 | +19 | +22 | +25 | +26 | +25 | +24 | +22 | +19 |
Transport
The public transport system of Athens includes the metro, trams and buses .The subway operates from 5 am to midnight and is very convenient for movement: only 3 lines (it is impossible to get lost), easy fare (1, 4 EUR) and extremely interesting station museums stuffed with antiquities found during the laying of the lines .In the subway it is strictly forbidden to litter, drink and eat, not to mention that to strike something on the wall .Three tram lines link the center of Athens to the southern districts of the city .Trams are convenient for trips to the coast .Finally, night buses are irreplaceable when returning from the "hot spots" far after midnight .Tickets for public transport are valid for 90 minutes (they must be driven through the machine at the departure station) without restriction of transfers .
Athens yellow taxis take 1 EUR for landing and at 0, 34 EUR per km day (at night - 0, 64 EUR). The minimum fare is 3, 10 EUR. When boarding, make sure that the driver turns the meter on.
Shopping and shopping
For souvenirs is to go to the area of Plaka - there are a lot of shops selling both tourist trinkets and real art objects at the appropriate prices: antiques, copies of famous paintings and sculptures.
The achievements of Western civilization (clothing, footwear, perfumes, cosmetics, etc.) are sold in the shopping centers of Kolonaki and Kifissia. The most famous shopping centers of Athens: The Mall, Golden Hall and Athens Heart.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Athens
The main attraction of Athens is the Parthenon complex, the symbol of Athens .The most popular area of tourists (of course, after the Parthenon) is the old town of Plaka .The central part of Athens is bounded by a triangle formed by the areas of Omonia (Concorde Square), Syntagma (Constitution Square) and Monastiraki .On the Constitution Square attracts the attention of the majestic Parliament building with a guard of honor at the tomb of the unknown Soldier .To the right of the Parliament building is a luxurious royal park Zappio, behind which are the ruins of the temple of Zeus the Olympian and the famous Arch of Hadrian .
Also worth visiting Panathina Stadium and climbing the funicular to Likabet hill (height 277 m), which offers a magnificent panorama of the city. One of the central Athenian streets, Panepistimiu, connects Syntagma Square and Omonia. Here is the famous ensemble of buildings of the University, the Academy and the National Library.
Museums of Athens
In Athens, more than 250 museums, galleries and temple complexes. The National Archaeological Museum keeps unique finds from all over the country, the Byzantine Museum - the best collection of icons and mosaics in Europe, Benaki Museum is known for its rich collection of ancient Greek and Byzantine art, as well as expositions of Chinese porcelain, oriental jewelry and weapons.
No less interesting are the Archaeological Museum of the Athens Agora, the Gulandris Natural History Museum, the National Picture Gallery, the Museum of Greek Folk Art, the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, the Cultural Center of the Athens Municipality (Theatrical Museum), the Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art, the Museum of Holy Icons in the Archdiocese and Museum of Ceramics. Photos of Athens (96)