Here the myths of the past intertwined with modernity

Greek capital Athens over 10,000 tourists annually visit the unique sights of Athens. This city is famous for its magnificent monuments of ancient history relevant to the heyday of Athens, a city which was a major population center of ancient Greece for several centuries. Athens - a unique historic town, fully appropriate the face of modern European capital. View of the Acropolis of Athens is now the administrative, political, cultural and transport center of Greece. There is something to see, and the best time for that is autumn, when the heat subsides and installed a nice warm weather. Transportation in Athens during the summer with air conditioning, so during the summer to protect passengers from the unbearable heat. Crowding in the city can be a serious obstacle to a pleasant walk. Historic Syntagma Square is the center of economic, political and commercial life of the city. Here is the Hotel Grand Britannia and a monument to the Unknown Soldier, which is located near the parliament building. Area leads to the two largest and busiest streets - Stage and Ermou. They are the only shopping streets, where shops are situated the most famous international fashion brands. Odeon of Herodes Attic Parliament House was built in 1843 and is typically about the architectural style of early neoclassicism in Greece. Inherent geometric shapes were last updated in 1910 to a new architectural plan to more accurately match the needs of Parliament. Originally the building was constructed for the 17-year-old Prince of Bavaria and the son of King Ludwig, Otto von Wittelsbach. At the time, on-site area was lovely garden adjacent to the palace. It is interesting that during the excavations carried out during the reconstruction of the Athens Metro, it was found many priceless archaeological finds, some of which are now on display in special showcases in the streets of the Greek capital. These artifacts date back to 1100 BC. er. and 300 AD. er. Olympic Stadium Plaka - the oldest district of Athens, which you simply must visit. This unique area will enchant you with its complex web of streets, most of which were laid according to the ancient plan of the city. Here, it immediately becomes clear that nothing has changed over the centuries. A large part of architectural structures, small picturesque streets are decorated buildings constructed in ancient and Byzantine styles. Plaka in Athens - is one of the binding sites for tourists. Athens by night can not ignore the most important sights of Athens, which city is justly proud. Among them, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the Acropolis. Hadrian's Arch was built in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 131, when his army conquered the city. The monument was built on the ancient road that connected the old Athens with a new Roman city. On both sides of the arch engraved with the inscription, one that is facing the Acropolis reads: "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus". The other party signed this way: "It is a city of Hadrian and not of Theseus". You must visit the Roman Forum, which was built in 11 BC. er. by order of Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar. During the Roman Empire at the foot of the Acropolis was situated the ancient agora (market or place of assembly in ancient Greece, ca. Ed.), Where you could walk from the territory of the Roman Forum. The length of this ancient complex is 11 meters and width of 98 meters. See also other materials on the monuments of Ancient Greece: Homeland Pythian Games scenic area of ??the Odyssey Symbol former power of Ancient Greece Great restaurants and inspiring ruins of an ancient goddess and queen of pirates