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Athena - For other places with the same name, see Athens (disambiguation).
THE Athena is its capital Of Greece and is the first destination for those who want to get to know Greece. Based in Athens, several excursions can be made to the surrounding areas.
At first glance
Ideal period of visit
In April
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Daily highs (° C) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
Night low (° C) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
Rainfall (mm) | 57 | 47 | 41 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 53 | 68 | 69 |
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How to get there
By air
By train
By road
By boat
Apartments
| Centre (Acropolis, Syntagma, Monastiraki, Thissio, Plaka, Omonia, Exarchia, Metaxourgio, Kolonaki, Ampelokipi, Lycabettus, Vathi, Koundouriotika, Gyzi)
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| Southern suburbs (Vouliagmeni, Glyfada, Elliniko, Kallithea, Voula, Varkiza, Alimos, Paleo Faliro, Nea Smyrni, Agios Dimitrios, Ilioupoli, Argyroupoli, Moschato, Vari)
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| Northern suburbs (Kifissia, Maroussi, Thrakomakedones, Varybobi, Penteli, Pefki, Metamorfosi, Heraklion, Nea Ionia, Filothei, Psychiko, Vrilissia, Chalandri, Dionysos)
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| Eastern suburbs (Kaisariani, Zografou, Cholargos, Agia Paraskevi, Papagou, Vyronas, Ymitos, Pagrati, Mets, Daphne)
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| Western suburbs (Chaidari, Peristeri, Egaleo, St. Petersburg, Agioi Anargyroi, New Philadelphia)
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| Piraeus (Drapetsona, Keratsini, Perama, Korydallos, Nikaia, Agios Ioannis Rentis)
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How to move
Subway
Metro train passes next to the Stoa of Attalos
Tram
Athens has 3 tram lines.
Bus
By road
In Athens, you can find cheap car rentals, especially in autumn and winter. There are many well-known companies, such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar Rentour and Cosmos Car Rental.
What to see
Picture from Plaka in Athens
The hill of Lycabettus at night
- Acropolis
- Plate
- The temple of Olympian Zeus
- The Panathinaiko Stadium
- The temple of Hephaestus, in Thissio
- the hill of Lycabettus
- the hill of Pnyx
- The Greek Parliament
Museums
- National Archaeological Museum, Tositsa 1, ☎ 30 213214 4800. Monday - Sunday: 08: 00-20: 00.
- Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos -
- Byzantine and Christian Museum]] || Vasilissis Sofias 22
- National History Museum (Stadiou 13 and Kolokotroni)
- Epigraphic Museum (Tositsa 1)
- Theater Museum (Akadimias 50)
- Museum of the Ancient Agora
- Eleftherios Venizelos Museum - Eleftherias Park
- Museum of Greek Folk Art - Kydathinaion 17
- Museum of Greek Children's Art - Kodros 9
- Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments - Diogenes 1-3
- Museum of Islamic Art - 22 Asomaton & Dipylos
- Museum of History of the University of Athens - Tholos 5
- Kanellopoulos Theory 12 Museum and Panos
- Elias Lalaouni - Kallisperi & Karyatidon Jewelry Museum 4A
- Museum of Cycladic Art - Neophytos Doukas 4
- Benaki Museum - Koumbari 1 and Piraeus 138
- Athens City Museum - Paparrigopoulou 7
- Frysira Museum of Asteri Monastery 3 and 7
- New Acropolis Museum - Makrigianni 2-4
- Numismatic Museum of Athens - University 12
- Children's Museum - Kydathinaion 14
- War Museum - Rizari 2
- Railway Museum - Siokou 4
- Postal Museum - Panathinaikos Stadium Square 5
Entertainment
What will you buy
Studies
Job opportunities in Athens
Where to go for coffee - drink
Where are you going to eat?
Where will you stay?
Stay safe
Health and precautions
Communications
Nearby destinations
One day Cruises
One-day cruises to nearby islands are available.
There is an article on Wikipedia on the subject:
Athena