Athens:

Athens is the Capital of Greece and has for centuries been the Centre of power and civilization since ancient Greece. The City is famed for its history and is the main tourist attraction for visitors to the Country. Athens is distinguished as being the city where the Olympics were born.

The City hosted the first modern day Olympics in 1896 and most recently in 2004. The City underwent major rehabilitation and development of its infrastructure as part of its preparations for hosting the Games. Athens is the integral centre for commerce and administration, home to the Country’s parliament. The City is also home to the Athens State University and the University of Athens.

Tourism in Athens:

Athens is a friendly and entertaining city with one of the lowest crime rates of major European Cities. The City has a seemingly endless selection of tourist attractions. Athens has a range of historical sites, museums and public parks. For entertainment and recreation, there are nightclubs, theme parks, zoo, sporting facilities, restaurants and shopping complexes.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus: now mostly in ruins, the temple was dedicated to Zeus the leader of all Greek Gods. The temple’s construction dates back to the 6th century B.C.

Kallimarmaron: this historic stadium hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896 and at the 2004 Olympics; it was the finish point for the marathon races.