Athens is a charming, vibrant city offering a fascinating blend of Middle Eastern and Western culture and is a tremendous destination with lots to offer the most inquisitive visitor!
The capital of Greece is world famous for its ancient history, with everyone familiar with the sight of the 2,500 year old Acropolis perched above the city. With hot summers and mild winters, Athens makes for an ideal year-round destination.
There is over 5000 years of history in Athens where you'll find plenty of ancient monuments, churches and historic sites. Attractions include Agora - a grand, ruined Roman building, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch - the city gate linking the Roman quarters and the original town and the Dionysos Theatre - the oldest theatre in the world.
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