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Weather lowdown Although summer in Athens began in June, on average the weather reaches its highest temperatures in July. The average temperature this month is 27°C (81°F), while the average low is a warm 22°C (72°F), and the average…

Where Antiquity And Modern Life Collide: The Acropolis rises above Athens, Greece, the city at the center of writer Petros Markaris Inspector Costas Haritos crime series. While many view Athens as the birthplace of democracy, Markaris…

My favorite neighborhood in Athens, in the shadow of the Acropolis, the Plaka is like a village within the city, an island for those who don t have the time to visit the Greek Islands. The Plaka is the oldest section of Athens. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic, though you should…

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Athens rises up from the past, marking the start of human civilisation and exhibiting ancient relics that have made the world what it is today. But it’s also a city of change – not just one steeped in history, myth, and legend. In fact, Athens is hugely up and coming, with a vibrant arts and culture…

Updated . Travel to Greece in November offers off-season discounts, very light crowds, good air quality in Athens, and much more. Cultural events for Greek audiences pick up in the winter months, and many of them are well worth including in your travels. Thessaloniki s Dimitria Festival runs through…

Greece is not only beautiful with its ocean landscapes, distinct architecture and delectable food, but it’s also incredibly affordable. Things costs half what they do in other parts of Europe. As one of the continent’s most popular destinations during the summer times, people from around the world flock…

The ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL in Athens is a five-star property in the vicinity of the Acropolis, in the picturesque quarter of Plaka which is located just 3 minutes walk from Syntagma Square, the Parliament and the business and commercial district. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, sound proof windows…

In answer to all those who have e-mailed me to ask what they should not miss while in Athens I have put together my own Top-10 list of the most important sites and things to do and see in the city. 1) The Parthenon: Even if you don t care about archaeology or the fact that if it were not for the ancient…

The history of Athens is one of the longest of any city in Europe and in the world. Named after Athena, goddess of wisdom and knowledge, Athens has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age and is generally considered to be the cradle of Western civilization. It became the leading city of Ancient…

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For the Greeks in ancient Athens, the Theatre of Dionysus was a very important part of their lives. Today it is considered to be the place where European theatre had its beginnings. The best view you can have of the threatre is from the Acropolis . So while you might be taken up with the all the sights…

Athens is a sprawling city established among seven historic hills and surrounded by remarkable mountains. Inhabited for more than 3, years, Athens is widely known as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Consisting of a large city center, an urban district and metropolitan…

Major airports in Athens Athens is served by one airport, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) . Flight Hacks For cheaper tickets to Athens, consider the following: Fly mid-week Fly into London, Paris or Amsterdam and then catch a connecting flight on one of the Europe’s low cost…

Temperatures in Athens, Greece, are pleasant no matter when you visit. (Photo: akropolis athens image by Christopher Ritsch from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Athens, Greece, has relatively mild weather, with the average daytime temperatures ranging from 52 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 92 degrees…