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Athens has got a new gem to take pride in. A wonderful place where kids and adults alike have the chance to entertain themselves. A place that looks nothing like others in the city. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a brand new establishment, built in line with contemporary architecture and highlighting natural surroundings. Everybody gets dazzled by the vastness of the structure, as well as its modernity and exquisite facilities.
As soon as you get there, you will be blown away. The whole place has been designed in line with nature’s beauties. So instead of having a negative impact on the land, the building helps bring out the uniqueness of the area. Stavros Niarchos Foundation features the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera and Stavros Niarchos Park.
As you can see, this is a place of great cultural interest. The foundation has already empowered the country’s status, when it comes to the Arts. And this continues on, since there are multiple events held in the premises. Besides exhibitions and other forms of social events, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours in the area.
A pic nic at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a must, when you visit Athens. You will be thrilled to admire the various cultural attractions, in between enjoying the Athenian sunshine. And what is more, there are bikes for you to use in the area. So you can have fun working out and discovering the beauties of the city…in a place that resembles the suburbs!
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leof. Andrea SiggrouAthens has got a new gem to take pride in. A wonderful place where kids and adults alike have the chance to entertain themselves. A place that looks nothing like others in the city. Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a brand new establishment, built in line with contemporary architecture and highlighting natural surroundings. Everybody gets dazzled by the vastness of the structure, as well as its modernity and exquisite facilities.
As soon as you get there, you will be blown away. The whole place has been designed in line with nature’s beauties. So instead of having a negative impact on the land, the building helps bring out the uniqueness of the area. Stavros Niarchos Foundation features the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera and Stavros Niarchos Park.
As you can see, this is a place of great cultural interest. The foundation has already empowered the country’s status, when it comes to the Arts. And this continues on, since there are multiple events held in the premises. Besides exhibitions and other forms of social events, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy guided tours in the area.
A pic nic at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a must, when you visit Athens. You will be thrilled to admire the various cultural attractions, in between enjoying the Athenian sunshine. And what is more, there are bikes for you to use in the area. So you can have fun working out and discovering the beauties of the city…in a place that resembles the suburbs!
Vouliagmeni Lake in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, a rare geological phenomenon is included in NATURA 2000 network. Its brackish waters, rich in salts and minerals, have a temperature between 22o-29o degrees all year roundand meets the requirementsof EXCELLENT category. Waters are continuously replenished by the sea and the underground thermal springs, 50 to 100 meters deep, offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience. Swimming in the lake is more than pleasurable, it’s a holistic experience stimulating the swimmers’ energy and balancing their wellness. The Garra Rufa fish – known as spa fish –are part of the ecosystem. Sunbeds and umbrellas are offered around the Lake’s shoreline. An all-day restaurant offers a culinary experience. Prive Area promises moments of lavishness and complete relaxation. Lifeguarding/medical services, Parking, Cabins, Lockers, Showers, Accessibility, Wi – Fi, Kids corner.
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Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη ΒουλιαγμένηςVouliagmeni Lake in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, a rare geological phenomenon is included in NATURA 2000 network. Its brackish waters, rich in salts and minerals, have a temperature between 22o-29o degrees all year roundand meets the requirementsof EXCELLENT category. Waters are continuously replenished by the sea and the underground thermal springs, 50 to 100 meters deep, offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience. Swimming in the lake is more than pleasurable, it’s a holistic experience stimulating the swimmers’ energy and balancing their wellness. The Garra Rufa fish – known as spa fish –are part of the ecosystem. Sunbeds and umbrellas are offered around the Lake’s shoreline. An all-day restaurant offers a culinary experience. Prive Area promises moments of lavishness and complete relaxation. Lifeguarding/medical services, Parking, Cabins, Lockers, Showers, Accessibility, Wi – Fi, Kids corner.
The Temple of Poseidon in Sounion Athens: Cape Sounion is found about 70 km to the south-east of Athens, on the southernmost tip of Attica peninsula.
Many daily excursions are organized to Cape Sounion from the centre of Athens. It is considered among the sites you should definitely visit if you come to Athens. Apart from the archaeological remains, Cape Sounion is also famous for its beautiful sunset and the great views to the Aegean Sea. This site can be accessed through a scenic highway that crosses many residential resorts, like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza. There are also regular tours to Sounio departing from Omonia Square. The trip lasts for about one and a half to two hours.
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Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
The Temple of Poseidon in Sounion Athens: Cape Sounion is found about 70 km to the south-east of Athens, on the southernmost tip of Attica peninsula.
Many daily excursions are organized to Cape Sounion from the centre of Athens. It is considered among the sites you should definitely visit if you come to Athens. Apart from the archaeological remains, Cape Sounion is also famous for its beautiful sunset and the great views to the Aegean Sea. This site can be accessed through a scenic highway that crosses many residential resorts, like Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza. There are also regular tours to Sounio departing from Omonia Square. The trip lasts for about one and a half to two hours.
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The Temple of the Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece: This half-ruined temple is dedicated to Zeus, the chief of the Olympian Gods, and that is how it took its name, the temple of the Olympian Zeus. It stands within a walking distance from the Athens center, only 500 m southeast of the Acropolis and 700 m south of Syntagma Square. This temple is very close to other monuments of Athens, such as Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Hadrian's Arch and Zappeion Megaron.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens Olympian Zeus temple
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The Temple of the Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece: This half-ruined temple is dedicated to Zeus, the chief of the Olympian Gods, and that is how it took its name, the temple of the Olympian Zeus. It stands within a walking distance from the Athens center, only 500 m southeast of the Acropolis and 700 m south of Syntagma Square. This temple is very close to other monuments of Athens, such as Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Hadrian's Arch and Zappeion Megaron.
The Panathenaic Stadium of Athens, Greece (or Kallimarmaro): It is known as the Roman Stadium, the Panathenaic Stadium or just Kallimarmaro (which means made of fine marble). We are referring to this incredible stadium that stands at the end of Herodes Atticus st, in a walking distance from the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian and the Acropolis.
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Panathinaiko Stadio
The Panathenaic Stadium of Athens, Greece (or Kallimarmaro): It is known as the Roman Stadium, the Panathenaic Stadium or just Kallimarmaro (which means made of fine marble). We are referring to this incredible stadium that stands at the end of Herodes Atticus st, in a walking distance from the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian and the Acropolis.
The Ancient Agora of Athens: The Ancient Agora, one of the most important sites of the Greek capital, is located on the northwest of the Acropolis, between the neighborhoods of Thission and Monastiraki. A large area with ancient ruins and much greenery, the Ancient Agora was the center of Athens in the antiquity, the place where political gatherings and juries would take place.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouThe Ancient Agora of Athens: The Ancient Agora, one of the most important sites of the Greek capital, is located on the northwest of the Acropolis, between the neighborhoods of Thission and Monastiraki. A large area with ancient ruins and much greenery, the Ancient Agora was the center of Athens in the antiquity, the place where political gatherings and juries would take place.
The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Attica: The Temple of Hephaestus is the best preserved ancient temple in Greece. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and Athena, goddess of pottery and crafts. According to the archeologists, the temple was built around 450 B.C. at the western edge of the city, on top of Agoreos Koronos hill, and it is a classic example of Dorian architecture. The temple was designed by Iktinus, one of the talented architects who also worked on Parthenon, However, many other craftsmen worked at this fantastic temple.
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Temple of Hephaestus
3 StirieonThe Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Attica: The Temple of Hephaestus is the best preserved ancient temple in Greece. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and Athena, goddess of pottery and crafts. According to the archeologists, the temple was built around 450 B.C. at the western edge of the city, on top of Agoreos Koronos hill, and it is a classic example of Dorian architecture. The temple was designed by Iktinus, one of the talented architects who also worked on Parthenon, However, many other craftsmen worked at this fantastic temple.
The Stoa of Attalos Museum in Athens Greece: The Stoa of Attalos is an impressive building in the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora in Athens. Originally constructed from 159 BC till 138 BC, this building was donated to the Athenians by Attalus II, king of Pergamus, and his wife, as stated in a sign outside the Stoa. The building had two floors and two lines of marbles columns on the ground floor.
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Stoa of Attalos
24 AdrianouThe Stoa of Attalos Museum in Athens Greece: The Stoa of Attalos is an impressive building in the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora in Athens. Originally constructed from 159 BC till 138 BC, this building was donated to the Athenians by Attalus II, king of Pergamus, and his wife, as stated in a sign outside the Stoa. The building had two floors and two lines of marbles columns on the ground floor.
The Acropolis of Athens Greece: The Sacred Rock, the Acropolis of Athens, is thought to be the symbol of the ancient Greek culture. It is also considered to be one of the most significant ancient monuments in Europe. Both the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the imposing temple that was dedicated to the goddess Athena, are visible from almost every spot in Athens.
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Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens Greece: The Sacred Rock, the Acropolis of Athens, is thought to be the symbol of the ancient Greek culture. It is also considered to be one of the most significant ancient monuments in Europe. Both the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the imposing temple that was dedicated to the goddess Athena, are visible from almost every spot in Athens.
The Archaeological Museum of Athens: The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is located in Patission Avenue, close to Omonoia Square. The first Greek archaeological museum was established in 1829 on Aegina island by the Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias. When Athens became the capital of Greece, in 1830, the Archaeological Museum was transferred and sited in different buildings each time, for example in the temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora and the Athens University.
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe Archaeological Museum of Athens: The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is located in Patission Avenue, close to Omonoia Square. The first Greek archaeological museum was established in 1829 on Aegina island by the Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias. When Athens became the capital of Greece, in 1830, the Archaeological Museum was transferred and sited in different buildings each time, for example in the temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora and the Athens University.
The Acropolis Museum of Athens: The Acropolis Museum can be found in the picturesque area of Makriyianni Athens, on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street. It is located in the southeast corner of Acropolis rock. It was built to house the vast exhibits that were found during the excavations in the Acropolis and who were too many to fit in the former small Acropolis Museum.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Acropolis Museum of Athens: The Acropolis Museum can be found in the picturesque area of Makriyianni Athens, on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street. It is located in the southeast corner of Acropolis rock. It was built to house the vast exhibits that were found during the excavations in the Acropolis and who were too many to fit in the former small Acropolis Museum.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens: Built at the base of the Acropolis, the ancient amphitheatre of Herodeion, also known as the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, is today one of the best places to experience a live classical theatre performance. This ancient theater was built in the Roman times, in about 161 A.D. by the Roman philosopher, teacher and politician Herodes Atticus. It was built in the memory of his wife Aspasia Regilla who died in 160 AD.
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens: Built at the base of the Acropolis, the ancient amphitheatre of Herodeion, also known as the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, is today one of the best places to experience a live classical theatre performance. This ancient theater was built in the Roman times, in about 161 A.D. by the Roman philosopher, teacher and politician Herodes Atticus. It was built in the memory of his wife Aspasia Regilla who died in 160 AD.
The Greek Parliament House in Athens: North of Syntagma square, in the center of Athens, there is an austere Neoclassical building that now houses the Parliament of Greece. This three-floor building has two entrances, one of the west side which is used for the entering of the MPs in the building, and another on the front side, facing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Right next to the Parliament House, there are the National Gardens and Zappeion Megaron.
The construction of this building lasted from 1836 till 1842 and it was designed by the German architect Friedrich von Gartner. Originally, it served as the Royal Palace for the Greek kings. It was inhabited by King Otto and his queen Amalia and later by King George I and his family. However, in 1909, a fire caused great damage to the building and restoration works started. When the monarchy was abolished from Greece in 1924 after a referendum, the building was used as a museum and a hospital.
In November 1929, the government decided to move the Parliament House in this building. Till then, the Parliament was housed in the current Old Parliament House in Stadiou st, where today is the Historical Museum. Although in the same year, the monarchy was restored in Greece, the Parliament has ever since been housed there and the royal family moved to the current Presidential House.
The main Chamber of Parliament is housed in the ground floor, in the once Ball Room. It is amphitheatrical in layout and a stained glass room provides natural light in the daytime. The seating of the MPs is arranged in five circular sectors. A balcony above the Chamber is used as the visitor's gallery. An almost identical, a smaller chamber was built on the second floor for the use of the Senate, but since the Senate was abolished, this chamber is used today for party meetings.
In front of the Parliament House, there is a Monument guarded by an infantry unit of the Greek army, the Evzones. This is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring all the unknown soldiers who died or bled for their country. The monument was inaugurated on March 25th, 1932, the National Day when the Greeks celebrate the declaration of their War of Independence against the Turks. Evzones wear traditional Greek uniforms and their most distinctive part is foustanela, a kilt-like skirt. The changing of the guards takes place every hour. During their service, the Evzones are not allowed to talk or move at all.
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Hellenic Parliament
2 ΒουλήςThe Greek Parliament House in Athens: North of Syntagma square, in the center of Athens, there is an austere Neoclassical building that now houses the Parliament of Greece. This three-floor building has two entrances, one of the west side which is used for the entering of the MPs in the building, and another on the front side, facing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Right next to the Parliament House, there are the National Gardens and Zappeion Megaron.
The construction of this building lasted from 1836 till 1842 and it was designed by the German architect Friedrich von Gartner. Originally, it served as the Royal Palace for the Greek kings. It was inhabited by King Otto and his queen Amalia and later by King George I and his family. However, in 1909, a fire caused great damage to the building and restoration works started. When the monarchy was abolished from Greece in 1924 after a referendum, the building was used as a museum and a hospital.
In November 1929, the government decided to move the Parliament House in this building. Till then, the Parliament was housed in the current Old Parliament House in Stadiou st, where today is the Historical Museum. Although in the same year, the monarchy was restored in Greece, the Parliament has ever since been housed there and the royal family moved to the current Presidential House.
The main Chamber of Parliament is housed in the ground floor, in the once Ball Room. It is amphitheatrical in layout and a stained glass room provides natural light in the daytime. The seating of the MPs is arranged in five circular sectors. A balcony above the Chamber is used as the visitor's gallery. An almost identical, a smaller chamber was built on the second floor for the use of the Senate, but since the Senate was abolished, this chamber is used today for party meetings.
In front of the Parliament House, there is a Monument guarded by an infantry unit of the Greek army, the Evzones. This is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring all the unknown soldiers who died or bled for their country. The monument was inaugurated on March 25th, 1932, the National Day when the Greeks celebrate the declaration of their War of Independence against the Turks. Evzones wear traditional Greek uniforms and their most distinctive part is foustanela, a kilt-like skirt. The changing of the guards takes place every hour. During their service, the Evzones are not allowed to talk or move at all.
Lycabettus Hill in Athens: The Hill of Lycabettus is basically one of the few green spots of Athens. The hill is covered with pine trees and it is crossed by paved paths. Placed close to the center of Athens, the hill is 304m high. In fact, it is the highest point of the Athenian basin and a great place to enjoy stunning views of the whole city, its suburbs and the sea that surrounds Athens.
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Lycabettus Hill in Athens: The Hill of Lycabettus is basically one of the few green spots of Athens. The hill is covered with pine trees and it is crossed by paved paths. Placed close to the center of Athens, the hill is 304m high. In fact, it is the highest point of the Athenian basin and a great place to enjoy stunning views of the whole city, its suburbs and the sea that surrounds Athens.
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