The city of Athens presents a charming legacy of the beauty of the past and the modernity of the present

The city of Athens presents a charming legacy of the beauty of the past and the modernity of the present

Athens, the beautiful city, the capital of Greece, stretches along the central plains of the Attica region and offers several attractions that can be visited at any time of the year. The city's name is related to "Athena," the goddess of wisdom.

Surrounded by mountains in the west, north, and northwest and the Saronic Gulf in the east, the city is ideal for those who want to visit a city full of remnants of history, and several tourist attractions can be found in the heights of Athens. This can be seen not only in the museums of Athens but also in the streets in terms of ruins and statues that were discovered during construction. It is known that Athens is considered one of the main centers of archaeological research in the world.

1. The Acropolis in Athens

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens, the Acropolis was included in UNESCO in 1987. Built around 3000 BC, the Acropolis is the highest point in the city center.

The area has an impressive number of historical ruins, the main attraction of which is the Parthenon, the temple located on the highest point of the hill and the largest temple from the classical period.

The Parthenon was built to protect the statue of Athena and the city's treasures when the city was attacked by the Persians. Many of the temple's sculptures have been damaged over time or by earthquakes or attacks. Besides these wonders of the ancient world, the Acropolis of Athens also offers a delightful view of the city. From the top of the hill, you can also see the mountains that guard the city.

2. Acropolis Museum

It contains 15 museums and contains one of the most valuable collections of artifacts from ancient Greece. The museum was built after the remains of the Acropolis were found in Athens and the surrounding areas from the Bronze Age.

The museum's 4,000 objects are displayed along three phases in human history. The building was built on the ruins of the old city and is the most modern building in terms of architecture built in this area. A visit to this museum is recommended for tourists choosing to spend a holiday in Athens, especially for those who want to see and closely study the historical statues and sculptures.

3. National Museum of Antiquities

Located on Patishine Street, it is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world, hosting one of the richest collections of artifacts in the world.

The museum contains five collections of more than 11,000 objects that provide an overview of the civilization of Greece from the prehistoric period. The prehistoric collection includes artifacts from the sixth millennium BC to 1050 BC and the statuary collection dates back to the sixth and fifth centuries BC, including rare artworks. The museum also has a collection of Egyptian artifacts.

The museum also contains a 118-year-old archaeological library that houses nearly 20,000 volumes, including rare editions. The museum garden contains statues, mosaics, and a group of coffins.

4. Byzantine Museum

It includes more than 25,000 artifacts from the Byzantine era in Greece. The Byzantine Museum contains religious artifacts from the Byzantine period as well as from the early days of Christianity, and from the medieval and post-Byzantine periods. The museum's collections are a collection of religious vestments, sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and parts of Christian basilicas and Byzantine churches.

5. Temple of Zeus

The Temple of Zeus was the largest in ancient Greece. The construction of the temple began in the sixth century BC and was completed in the second century AD.

Although the Parthenon has been better preserved over the centuries, the Temple of Zeus represents a more impressive structure from the past that is still visible today. The exact date of the destruction of the temple is not known but most likely it was destroyed by earthquakes.

The Temple of Zeus is another memorable tourist destination for those visiting Athens.

6. Placa C Anafiotica

It is where you can find two other archaeological sites: the Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library. The main attraction in these neighborhoods is the atmosphere generated by its narrow streets and delightful little markets. These places are ideal for quiet strolls for tourists coming to Athens.

7. Church of the Holy Apostles

Located within the archaeological site of the ancient agora, the Church of the Apostles was built in the 10th century in a typical style of Byzantine architecture, and is the most important church of the Byzantine period in Greece.

These are just seven of the sights that can be seen in Athens. But the Greek capital can offer much more: museums with artifacts of history and art, and beautiful landscapes (which can be found in the National Park of Athens).