Athens: The city

Athens is a large modern city, extending over a plain and surrounded by three mountains: Mount Parnitha (1413), Mount Penteli (1109) and Mount Hymettos (1026). Athens is a very alive city; a city where things are constantly happening.

It is modern, but not less romantic as well, it has busy streets and squares, places where movement never stops, but one can easily find little alleys in quiet, peaceful neighborhoods, such as Plaka and Mets.

One can choose to visit the museums and the archaeological sites or just to taste the vibrant, Greek way of life. In the countless shops, the visitor will find whatever (s)he may need. In the tavernas and restaurants (s)he can enjoy any taste sensation, Greek, international or ethnic cuisine; in the nightclubs, pubs, discos and bars (s)he can drink or dance the night away. Because in Athens, the fun never stops before daylight! Here is the official site of the municipality of Athens.

Athens offers a large variety of shops, from quaint little shops selling antiques, curiosities and jewelry, to fashionable shops selling well-known designers' clothes and objects.

A preview of your possibilities during your stay in Athens is to be found in a shopping, fun and travel guide of Athens.

For a map of the center of Athens, please click here.

Suggestions!

• If you would like some suggestions for sightseeing tours in Athens, try here!

• If you would like to have a look on a more personalised view on Athens, click here for an Athens Survival Guide!