This a great place to visit.... by coast2coast
This a great place to visit. Southernmost major city in western europe, cradle of ( Western ) civilisation. Epicenter of the Greek miracle. Architecture, politics, democracy,drama, theatre all got their main starts here in antiquity. Like all great cities a host of sightseeing and cultural treasures await the visitor. The following are suggestions. 1. You MUST visit the Acropolis ( the ancient High City ), centre piece of which is the PARTHENON- this remains one of the most impressive monuments I have seen. Take time to explore this stunning temple from different angles. The view from the Parthenon is great too. Also have a look at the Propylaea and the Temple of Athena Nike. Worth seeing is the Erectheion and the porch of Caryatides with the ' Spice girls ' ( 6 ladies anyway , 4 at the front row ) . 3. The ODEON of HERODOTUS ATTICUS - the southern slope of the Acropolis was mainly dedicated to the dramatic arts, the 5,000 seat Odeon was carved into the rock in AD 161. 4. The Roman AGORA- important archeological sites including current 'digs'. 5. The NATIONAL MUSEUM- one of the world's most important collections of classical exhibits. 6. PLAKA- the swish neighbourhood around the ACROPOLIS. 7. TEMPLE OF POSEIDON- admire the massive columns extant frrom this famous temple. 8.CONSTITUTION SQUARE ( Syntagma )- good place for people watching , though hectic .9. OMONIA SQUARE - visit here briefly to get a feel of the 'pulse' and 'beat' of Athens. 10. The ACADEMY of ATHENS- modern building made in Classical style, almost take you back to the time of Plato and Pericles.There are many. Far have I travelled , much have I seen , as the song goes. ATHENS was a delight to visit. I have many memories of this great city. Seeing the ACROPOLIS for the first time was one of those spine- tingling travel moments. But small things like the warmth of the Greek people, courtesy shown by indivduals, ( and the pretty women ! )The Plaka district is a beautiful place to stroll around, shop and I cannot think of many places to better it for a coffee or a meal with friends. Enjoy