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Athens Hotel Guide
thens is a city which
arguably has one of the Athens is a city full of parks,
richest histories in the gardens, and cafes. While the
world. It was the home and center hustle of the city might remind
of the world empire of Greece, you of New York, you will find
and is still the capital of the that Athens has a charm of its
country today. If you are looking own. There are many landmarks for
for a lively city rich in culture tourists to see, and you don't
and history, there are few places have to travel far to see all of
better to visit than Athens. them.
Athens is a city riddled with The first place you may want to
mythology. The city is very visit is the Acropolis, the
ancient, and was the center of ancient part of Athens field with
learning and Greek culture. Many beautiful temples. You will be
of the concepts and ideas able to fully appreciate ancient
formulated in ancient Greece are Greek architecture after viewing
what we today call "western the Acropolis with your own eyes.
civilization." Today the city is
home to nearly three and a half
million people. The Agora market is another area
of Athens you will need to visit.
Athens is named after Athena, the In antiquity this was the center
goddess of wisdom, and the best of the commercial and political
time to visit is during the late activity in the city. This was
summer or fall. Winter is also a once the place where Socrates
good time to visit, as there will gave his speeches, and is also
be few tourists and the weather the place where St. Paul searched
will be good with the exception for potential adherents to
of a bit of rain. Christianity.
city it used to be. Frugal
When it comes to dining, backpackers can expect to spend
Athenians love to eat out. You 40 euros per day by hiking and
will find a lot of fresh produce staying in hostels. Having your
while touring the city, and there own room and eating at hotels
are plenty of places to eat will cost you about 80 euros a
traditional Greek cuisine. You day, and if you really want to
will want to try the country enjoy yourself you can expect to
salad and eggplant mixed with spend up to 120 euros daily. No
mince meat. matter what budget you're on,
traveling to Athens is the trip
Athens is no longer the cheap of a lifetime.
About the Author:
Rahul viz recommends that you visit http://www.bookings.fr/city/gr/athens.html?aid=305255 for more information on Athens Hotels.
Source: www.isnare.com
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