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Athens - Greece

The rich culture Everything in Athens breathes history. You will find impressive temples, ancient monuments, beautiful theaters and the oldest court in the world. In Athens you will find a piece of Greek history on every corner of the street. Certainly enough sights to visit, so. Athene (Grieks: Αθήνα/Athina) is de hoofdstad en grootste stad van Griekenland. Athene is daarnaast nog de hoofdstad van de provincie Attica. Op het gebied van economie, politiek en cultuur is Athene de belangrijkste stad van Griekenland. Athene heeft 664.046 inwoners (in 2011) en heeft een oppervlakte van 38,96 km². Athene lijkt hierdoor een kleine stad, maar er wonen nog eens meer dan 3 miljoen mensen aan de rand van Athene. Athene is vernoemd naar de godin Pallas Athena. Athene is vooral bekend vanwege de oude gebouwen, zoals het Parthenon op de Akropolis. Het merendeel van de gebouwen in het Athene is niet zo oud meer. In Athene werden twee keer de Olympische Spelen gehouden en ook de marathon komt hiervandaan.

Is Athens expensive?

Prices in Athens July 2023 prices in restaurants selling food ... Is Athens an expensive city? Prices of basic products in Athens are lower than in United States. You have to pay 1.12 times less for shopping in Athens than in the Netherlands. The average accommodation costs in Athens range from: 58 EUR in Hostel to 55 EUR in 3 star hotel.

Is Athens worth it?

City trip Athens six tips to escape the crowds - Family ... The sights of Athens are overrun by tourists. In combination with the heavy traffic and the heat, it can become too much for any holidaymaker. You don't have to book a one-way trip to one of the islands right away. If you go on holiday to Greece, Athens is also worth it.

Is Athens nice for a city trip?

 

A city trip to Athens is great. You imagine yourself in the world of Zeus, Triton and Aphrodite. Of course, a weekend in Athens is not complete without a visit to the Acropolis and all other ancient sights. But the city also has a modern face with great museums, street art and vibrant neighborhoods.

 

Can you shop well in Athens?

Shopping in Athens - Meet In Athens Shopping in Athens is definitely worth it! You will find wide shopping streets with well-known chain stores, but also large covered market halls for meat and fish, a fruit and vegetable market, local delicatessens, antique markets and chic neighborhoods with expensive boutiques.

Is there a beach in Athens?

Athens beach: visit the most beautiful beaches around Athens Athens beach: where to go? From Piraeus near the capital to all the way down at Cape Sounio (1.5 hours drive) you will find many beaches. This is also called the Greek Riviera. Athens beach here varies from touristy and pleasantly busy to secluded and quiet.