Article about Athens: https://poznajekraje.pl/2023/01/10/zw... Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a city of contrasts, where ancient monuments intertwine with colorful graffiti. To remember a visit to Athens well, it is worth preparing for it, because without knowledge of the context and history, it is easy to be disappointed. So you will ask, what to see in Athens? It is worth starting the tour on one of the most famous hills in the world, the Acropolis, which can be entered through a monumental marble gate called Propylaea. After crossing the gate, the most famous attraction of Athens appears. The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena Parthenos (i.e. Athena the Virgin), consisted of 85 huge columns arranged in such a way as to give the impression of symmetry. Visiting Athens and the Acropolis also includes the Erechtheum, a temple dedicated to Poseidon and Athena. It is a memento of the legendary battle of the Gods for patronage over the city. Poseidon gave the inhabitants a spring of salt water, and Athena gave the Olive Tree. Athena's gift was considered more valuable. There is another building on the Acropolis that is worth paying special attention to when visiting Athens. This is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Comedies and tragedies were performed there, and gladiator fights also took place here. Interestingly, the Odeon is currently used as a venue for theater performances and concerts. Another attraction in Athens is a great complement to a visit to the Acropolis. This is the Acropolis Museum, where you can see mainly treasures excavated on the famous hill and its surroundings. If you are wondering what else to see in Athens, we have a few more suggestions for you. Another place worth seeing in Athens is the Areopagus, or the Hill of Ares, which is dedicated to the God of War. It is worth climbing this hill, because it offers a beautiful view of the Acropolis and the entire capital of Greece. There is another hill in Athens that we recommend going to, and it is called Lycabettus. This is the highest hill in Athens, which is a great place to admire the sunset. Let's go back to the ancient ruins, because sightseeing in Athens also includes the Athenian Agora and the Roman Forum. The Agora is a market or main square in the cities of ancient Greece. While on the Athenian Agora, it is worth taking a look at three buildings, which are: the Hephaestus, the Stoa of Attalos and the Church of the Holy Apostles. The Roman Forum was built later, when the Athenian Agora ceased to serve its function. Sightseeing in Athens is not only about ancient buildings, but also Monastiraki Square and Syntagma Square, where the Greek parliament is located. The changing of the guard takes place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the hour. Another big attraction in Athens is the Plaka district, which is located on the eastern side of the Acropolis. It is full of narrow streets and greenery, as well as shops and cafes. You can feel there like in the peaceful Cyclades. In the Plaka district, it is worth seeing the very atmospheric Anafiotika settlement, which is worth seeing when in Athens. When visiting Athens, you cannot miss the Arch of Hadrian and the largest Greek temple, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, of which only 15 monumental columns have survived, which are one of the biggest attractions of Athens. Not far from this temple is the Panathenaic Stadium, which held 80,000 spectators and was reconstructed for the needs of the first modern Olympic Games. To relax for a while while sightseeing in Athens, it is worth visiting the National Gardens and taking a walk along the palm alley. While walking, you will definitely come across the Zappeion building #ates #greece #sightseeing #attractions #holidays #holidays #citybreak xxx Our website: https://poznajekraje.pl/ Facebook: / poznajekraje Instagram: / poznajekraje xxx Photo sources: George E. Koronaios - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://bit.ly/47pQInt Palickap - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://bit.ly/3QNxtgn Jean Housen, CC BY-SA 3.0, 20140407_athenes44.JPG Tomisti, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Tilemahos Efthimiadis, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Janmad, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Ken Russell Salvador, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Paweł Szubert, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Andreas Trepte, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... George E. Kor onaios, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Tilemahos Efthimiadis from Athens, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... macrolepis, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... OrthoArchitectDU, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...