“How can such a small country become so famous in the world with its history? Even though it is right next to us, how could it be that Greek food is more famous in the world than our food, with its history and its history? Are they really better than us, or are we lazy about marketing strategies? We were going to Greece‘s Capital, Athens, to find out the answers to these questions I was looking for the most.. My Athens trip notes begin.

1. Getting Started with Athens

I’ve been and didn’t like possible capitals. For some reason, it always leaves an impression on me as suffocating, overcrowded, stress-inducing silly cities.. It’s good to say from the beginning.

I’ll be honest. I didn’t like Athens either.. Maybe after a while, quiet, calm, natural places like Santorini, which are not crowded anymore, impressed me more.. I always say. We are getting old…

In Greece, I went to Mykonos, Athens, Chios > and Greece travel guide articles you can find the answers to all the questions you are looking for.

After completing our Mykonos-Santorini route, softly Santorini’ we are leaving. After visiting Santorini for the last time during the day, we board the ferry departing from the bay in the evening.. Guess why it’s afternoon ?

Just a note: Check out the 10+ articles I wrote about Greece at Greece.

Because we intend to take a sea voyage by watching and enjoying that wonderful sunset again. While the sun was slowly falling asleep over the Aegean Sea, we were moving towards Athens.. As I mentioned before, these ferries are quite safe and have everything in them for food and beverage.

However, your only problem was that the distance between the two cities was 350 km and this journey would take around 8-10 hours.. So, if you are one of those who can’t stand long journeys at sea, I recommend you to take a plane from Santorini to Athens.

Santorini travel guide from my article, Santorini You can see my travel notes.

In case you get bored on the ferry, there is internet on the ferry for a fee.. Taking advantage of this, we linger a little. At the same time, we are enjoying the moment and doing research to drown in the details about that famous Athens.

By the ferry departing from Santorini We’re Going to Athens

There’s nothing like refreshing the information before you go. “Oh, what a beautiful building, just for taking pictures.” Rather than saying that, it is necessary to know the history of that building, the reflection of the artistic effects of the period, and its texture.

Although, 10 minutes after reading and seeing, the human brain forgets immediately, but at least it is much more valuable than numbers and writings to remember memories by being engraved in their heart.

That’s why I’m not one of those who always read a lot, but one who advocates that those who travel a lot know.. If you tell me, maybe I can’t tell. But the silly smiles on my face sometimes make me say it in a much, much better way than dozens of words that come out of my mouth.. This is true for some of the buildings I saw in Athens.

2. About Athens

We arrive at the port in the middle of the night. This time not Rafina port but. We use the port of Piraeus. You know, when I was going to Mykonos, I was saying that we went from Rafina port?. I wanted you to know that this time there is another port. There are 2 big ports in the city. According to him.

But this Piraeus is in the center of the city. Inerinmez metro stop is right here.. About 4 million people live in Athens. capital of the country. It is even the capital of the ancient Greek civilization.

Athens

The name of the city comes from the goddess of war, Athena.. As you know, a line of gods took away from these lands in the past.. That’s why you can always see the symbolic traces of these ancient civilizations in many historical buildings and ruins.. Athens varia Athens is the capital of the only European country that does not have a mosque open for worship.. If you pray and fulfill your worship, you will not find it.. Let me know.

Now we have to drown in a sea of ​​history a little bit about this city and society. There are some countries, you are alone in history.. You can’t finish praising someone about nature.. some art. Some are culture.

Here I will be praising Athens with the history and the architectural structures they left behind.. But as I mentioned while writing my articles about Greece, it did not affect me much.. After Rome, this place won’t cut you. Let me tell you from the start. Let me even point out, friends, after visiting our Aegean region, Athens is a place where you will laugh and laugh.

I am not an ultra-nationalist person.. I respect societies, nations, races, arts, thoughts, whatever humanity they left behind.

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Magnificent) Temple of Zeus)

But our society is a nation that does not show off a bit, emulates other cultures, and is a nation of news about its own culture and beauties.. I’m sorry, we are. My humble advice to you is, if you are looking for historical buildings, first discover my dear country.. By God, besides the historical buildings in the Mediterranean and the Aegean, I only say “Pleasant” to those in Athens. i just said. I wanted you to know. Just a little suggestion for you…

Anyway… Where were we? The history of the city dates back 3600 years.. It is a city where thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were born and democracy rose up in the world.

It takes its name from the Greek goddess Athena. Athena, daughter of Zeus. Now it’s very confusing from here. I still don’t know what I understood or how to explain what I understood.. As we say, this Greek history affected the world.. That’s why these myths became very popular because they affected the Romans and even other societies, and this has increased their awareness.

If you are wondering how to find cheap flights to Athens, Best flight and train ticket sites see my post.

Basically 12 Gods adopted by emperors. All of these Gods were in human form according to their beliefs.. All of these Gods have different characteristics and these Gods are known as the rulers of the world in Greek Mythology.. For example, Zeus is known as the “King of the Gods.”

Hera, wife of Zeus. By the way, there are actually 13 gods. Here, this number 13 is never broken.. If one goes in, the other comes out.. I said 13 if you’re aware. What about those unlucky numbers?. In essence, whenever one God comes in, another comes out.. Just so there wouldn’t be 13 Gods.

Long story short I’m not good at Greek mythology. I did a lot of research from start to finish.. I have read. Seems like nonsense to me. I also found a resource in case you are curious.. He summarizes the situation here.

Since we’ve passed the gods part, let’s talk about the last few centuries.. 4th century. These lands were ruled by the Eastern Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire from 1821 to 1821.

While Orthodox Christianity prevailed in these lands, Islam began to spread under the Ottoman rule.. But still Christianity is the most common religion. It left the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and was founded under the name of “Greek Kingdom.” >

Athens

Later, the Athenian administration took all 12 islands from the Ottoman Empire. Between 1821-1945, that is, 125 years, between 1821 and 1945, always siding with the victorious imperial states, they increased the area of ​​the lands approximately 10 times against Istanbul.

Currently it is a member state of the European Union and a country that is almost at the point of bankruptcy, in order to get the support of those powerful imperial states and to survive.. The country, which is at the cradle of the economic depression, is almost at the point of selling or renting its lands.

Especially the powerful states of the European Union ask for financial support and initiatives from leading countries such as Germany and France.. We are still waiting. Let’s see how history will take shape.

3. Transportation in Athens

How to get to Athens? How to travel in Athens? Ok, I got bored with the date.. I’m sorry. I thought I’d give you some detailed information about a country we are so close to each other, and don’t forget how old it is in terms of history.. Let’s get to the point. Transportation ?

Have you looked at the Greece travel guide ? Actually, I wrote a lot about transportation there.. Let me summarize though. You can come in 3 ways.

Airline ; How to get to Athens? There are frequent flights from Turkey directly to the capital Athens.. Companies such as Pegasus-Atlasglobal-Aegean Airlines-Borajet-THY organize reciprocal flights to Athens or other Greek Islands.

If you are going by plane cheapest point would be Athens. If you are coming from Izmir or another city, I suggest you take a look at the search engines.. If you book early, it can cost 200-300 TL for a round trip.. If you want to go from the airport to the city, you can take the metro.

Athens Metro Lines

You will use the blue line and you will pay 8 Euros for one way and 14 Euros for a round trip.. It will take about 40 minutes and it works from 6:30 to 23:30.

As for air tickets, definitely “Best flight and train ticket sites” see my post. I wrote one by one how to make your flight ticket costs cheaper.

If you want to go by taxi, it will cost 40 Euros.. If you wish, you can also reach the city center by bus.. X95 line bus can be used. However, it will be an hour and a half journey.. For your information. The price is 5 Euros. If you are going to the port of Piraeus, X96, bus station X93. Buses run 24 hours. FYI.

Seaway ; There are 2 ports in the city. Flea and Rafina. In these 2 ports, there are ferries from our country, both from Istanbul and from Izmir, and even giant cruise ships. You can see the times and routes of the ferries on their sites.

If you are going to cruise, there are many companies.. We used Rafina port on our way to Mykonos.. On the way back from Santorini, we used the port of Piraeus.

We took the bus from the airport to Rafina.. You’ll see when you get to the airport anyway.. Works pretty easy. On the way back, after reaching Piraeus Port, we reached the city center with the M1 metro line.

You can set foot on many islands in Greece by ferryboat.

Highway ; Another way is to come by road.. Many bus companies can go directly to Athens. One of them is Deryatur.. Click for the website.

Or if you wish, you can cross the border with your own vehicle and provide transportation.. But unfortunately I do not know what the documents required to travel by car are.

If you are going to enter from the border with your car, I say do your research well.. I wanted to remind you that you cannot get in the car you drive in Turkey and leave the country as if you were going from Istanbul to Antalya.

After that, we took the bus to Tirana, the capital of Albania.. You won’t have any trouble finding tickets.. However, don’t expect a huge bus station like ours.. The situation is a little different here. Ask your hotel. He will already tell you the situation.. I’m talking about a journey that takes about 10 hours.. I will explain it in detail in my Albania article anyway.

If you are in the city transportation, you can use the metro.. Especially Monastiraki Square is the heart of the city.. Most attractions are very close to this square.. You can reach important touristic spots by using the metro.. Estimated daily cost will be 3-5 Euros. You can also use a taxi if you wish.. Very convenient in taxis. You can reach everywhere by paying 5-10 Euros for short distances.. I’ve included the city’s metro line above so you’ll be familiar with it.

4. Food and Drink in Athens

What to eat in Athens? What to drink in Athens? Everything I wrote in the Greece travel guide and in Mykonos applies here as well.. The meals are the same. Only the atmosphere and view are different. Athens is a place where city life prevails.

As for scenery, you can dine at a nice restaurant overlooking the Acropolis.. In particular, Monastraki and Plaka are ideal places to eat.. However, if you have eaten seafood in Mykonos and Santorini, you may not like the restaurants in Athens at this point.. We had an experience that ended in quite a disappointment, even though we were paying for the world.. That’s why I say.

My Favorite Greek Salad-Greek Salad

“Where and what to eat in Athens ?” For those who say: Click here to see the 30 best restaurants in the city. In the areas I mentioned above, you can have a nice dinner in the evening against a wonderful view of the Acropolis.

Prices are usually around 60 Euros for 2 people.. If you want to cost cheaper, you can also choose the kiosks on the streets.. You can even have dinner for 5 Euros.. Especially around Monastraki is a touristic place.. The further you go out, the more affordable the prices.

5. Accommodation in Athens

Where to stay in Athens? How much are hotel prices in Athens ? In terms of accommodation, we did not see a place that would impress us much after Santorini and Mykonos.. That’s why I can’t talk about impressive hotels like I wrote in Santorini and Mykonos.. However, the view from your room can overlook the view of the Acropolis, one of the most famous and historical buildings in the world.. There are plenty of these hotels in the city, too.

 See my article “The best hotel search engines” for hotel finding.

Places to stay in Athens especially on Syntagma Square, Ermou Street, in Plaka area and Near >Acropolis. In my opinion, the best area to stay in Athens is Ermou street or one of the streets that lead here or a place close to Acropolis, you can choose between these two areas.

Acropolis view from the hotel in Athens

So you can visit the city’s attractions as well. and you will be close to the metro and bus lines, where it is easy to reach the city from the airport.. Hotel, hostel or home quality is up to your budget.. You can choose your hotel at www.booking.com and even from Hotelscombined.com.

I show the hotels on Booking but When I saw how cheap the prices at strong>HotelsCombined’ were, I wanted to mention it.. You can also check the prices of the following hotels one by one on Hotelscombined.com.

For hostels, make sure to look at the hostels from the link Hostelworld.com. By the way, the hotel/hostel you will choose may differ on dates such as seasons, weekends, and special days, take this into account in your planning.. In addition, the EUR exchange rate is one of the main factors in the changes in prices.

I am now telling you about the hotel options one by one.. All of these hotels are in the heart of the city.

My favorite mid-range hotel in Athens

Athens Good My Hotel Recommendation :

• AthensWas Hotel, with a price of 542 TL per night for 2 persons and with a score of 9.5
• Amalia Hotel with a price of 326 TL per night

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• The price of New Hotel for 2 persons per night is 626 TL for those who bought a 9.1 and want to escape to some luxury with its 9.5 location :
  • The Stanley hotel with a nightly price of 280 TL for 2 people and a great location Hera Hotel
  • The Stanley hotel with a nightly price of 220 TL
  • with its 9.5 location and 8.9′ luk general middle Athens la Strada is a nice alternative with a price of 275 TL per night for 2 people
  • The Plaka Hotel, which is 5 minutes’ walk from Syntagma square, costs 273 TL per night for 2 people
  • 9.6 location and with an overall score of 8.3, the amount you will pay per night for Adrian Hotel is 224 TL for 2 people
  • The night with a location of 9.3 and an overall score of 8.3 You will pay 193 TL for 2 people for the  Attalos Hotel
  • The nightly price is 168 TL for 2 people, the Best Western Hotel Museum
  • The nightly price is 165 TL for 2 people, the Dorian Inn
  • And finally, Dryades Hotel with a nightly price of 163 TL

  Athens Low Budget Hotel Recommendation:

  • 9.5’s location and With an overall score of 8.1, you will pay 146 TL per night for 2 persons Adam’s Hotel
  • Malliott Apartment Nikis 20, which is only 200 m away from Sytagma square and 126 TL per night
  • Phaedra Hotel which is 125 TL per night (and location of this hotel is 9.6)

  Athens Ev Apart My Suggestion:

  • If you want to rent a house for 4 people, the price per night is Malliott Ermou, which is 138 TL Budget
  • Apartment for 159 TL per night is ideal for 3 persons  Victoria Studio
  • Apartment for 163 TL per night Feel-good Flat

  Hotels are one of my favorites in terms of both low budget and socialization

  Athens Hostel Recommendation :

  The hotel for me is not so important, if you are one of those who say they will hit my head and sleep at night and if you want to socialize with people from different countries, like me, hostel is a good option for you.. In my opinion, I would say stay in a hostel at least once, especially in your younger years.. Let’s get to the hostel suggestions.

  • Athens Backpackers, whose nightly price is 60 TL per person, only 150 meters from Acropolis
  • 60 TL per person per night Another hostel, Small Funny World Athens
  • Starting from 37 TL per person per night, Zorbas Hostel is one of the low-budget alternatives since it is close to the metro

  You guys < I have classified the hotels in Athens as above.. I think these alternatives will help a lot in Athens accommodation.

  6. Entertainment-Shopping-Nightlife in Athens

  How is nightlife and entertainment in Athens? Where to have fun in Athens? At this point, the city will offer you plenty of alternatives.. You will get lost in the streets of Plaka district and have fun in Gazi district. If you wish, you will shop in small passages. They will share in the entertainment of the Greeks in the taverns until the sun comes up, and “Welcome, neighbor.”

  Entertainment

  The most fun thing in the city is getting lost in the historic streets and passages and meeting the business owners. make love. Also in Turkish. Yes. A lot of tradesmen speak a lot of Turkish.. Especially the old people did not forget Turkish after the population exchange period.. People welcome you very warmly.

  Streets of Athens

  Everyone said, “Don’t look at the televisions, neighbors.. These things are political.. They make us hurt each other.” they say. Therefore, prepare yourself for these conversations in advance.

  Anyway, if you want to check what kind of activity is happening in the city on the date of your visit, they have prepared a very nice site. Click here.

  Shopping

  What to buy in Athens? Where to shop in Athens? There are no huge shopping malls like ours in this city.. luckily not. Instead, there are areas with small boutiques and shops like our arcade.

  Plaka and Monastraki host very nice shops for shopping.. While you’re at it, you can buy trinkets, handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, ornaments, and paintings of this historical city.

  Also, on the way from Monastraki to Syntagma (Sintagma) square, the most famous street of the city, there is a place called Ermou Street. there is. If you are looking for world brands, then this is your stop.

  Another region will be the Kolonaki region.. However, this is a little out of place.. If you go to Lykavittos Hill, you can also visit the world shops in Kolonaki area.. Also, olive oil, which you can find in most places, and high alcoholic beverages, Ouzo, are among the ones that can be bought while returning.. Let me know…

  Athens Nights

  Night Clubs

  Where to go for nightlife in Athens? There are 3 important regions in the city. One is the Monastiraki region, one is the Plaka region, and one is the Gazi region.. Especially in Monastiraki and Plaka area, there are usually taverns.

  Nice places to eat and drink ouzo with mostly live music. These 2 regions are very close to each other.. Just below the Acropolis. Plaka is known as the old town district of the city.. Greeks love to have fun despite the crisis.

  But of course not a Mykonos. Let’s say it from the beginning. However, the prices are quite affordable.. Beers are around 2-4 Euros, cocktails are around 8-10 Euros.. Mnissikleous Street is a good place to start the night if you are starting the night in the Plaka area, just below the Acropolis.. You can sit on the stairs, drink beer and mingle with the youth here.

  We need to go to Athens with a Schengen visa.. What is a Schengen visa you can read the details in my article.

  You can sit in any cafe on the left or right of the street.. If you want to have 2 glasses of something against the view of the Acropolis at night, A For Athens Coctail Bar may be a good choice for you.. All of these places are close to each other.

  If you want to dance until the morning and have fun, you should go to Gazi region.. When you go, you will see that nearly 20 nightclubs will be at your disposal.. But weekdays are not like weekends.. Let me tell you from the start. It can be reached from the city center by metro or taxi.. When you go, you choose the club you want. Especially well-groomed young people are in this region.

  As you can see, there are many alternatives in Athens.. As I always say, I don’t like to give too many venue names one by one.. The budget speaks for these things.. People have already made a very good list. Click here.

  A few important information for my younger brothers and sisters.. You will see prostitutes on every corner in this city.. Especially hundreds of young girls who migrated from the Balkans will block your way.. Despite everything, I suggest you be careful.

  7. Where are the places to visit in Athens?

  Where are the places to visit in Athens? How to get to places to visit and see in Athens? This post is too long. just ask me. More than 50 countries, I don’t know how many articles. I’m dying. But at least I’m refreshed. Both my memories come alive and if I go again, it will be a good resource for me.

  Let’s go to places to visit.. I told you that this city didn’t affect me that much.. Because in terms of history I was expecting more builds. However, I think there are around 10 important places. I have listed them below for you one by one.

  1. Our Day Route (We Started from Monastraki and Walked Along the Blue Dots to Adrianou 3)

  I even drew it on Google Maps, whatever route you need to take. So, in your mind, “I wonder where this building stays in the city?” There is no question mark like. You can also reach almost all of these structures within walking distance.

  Or you can reach them by taxi or subway.. At this point, transportation will be child’s play.. But as always, we were one of those who walked under the heat of how many degrees it was roasting.. Why ? Because life is beautiful on the street. Let our Athens tour begin…

  • Monastiraki : It’s hot. just like our place. like Fethiye. It makes people suffocating. We feel it as soon as we leave the hotel. First we go to this square, which is the heart of the city.. Whatever Taksim or Sultanahmet is to us, this is in Athens.. By the way, there is a flea market here on Sundays.. FYI.

    Monastraki-Domed Building Mosque and Acropolis on the Hill

  • Ancient Agora of Athens : We are going to this very beautiful historical site, which is just within walking distance.. Although it is possible to see historical ruins all over the city.. We do not forget to buy a combined ticket, which will be valid in many museums.. Attention !!!

  Gora

  Instead of buying tickets one by one, we will go everywhere anyway. For this purpose, we are eliminating the combined ticket business. In this region, which is known as the commercial, social and political center of Athens, different buildings such as museums, temples and warehouses have been preserved very well.

  In fact, it is the best preserved area after the Acropolis. Once inside, we see how many buildings there are on the map, one by one.. There are many structures that have stood tall for 2000 years. Congratulations, my Greek friends.

  • Plate : After lingering in the Anient Agora of Athens for 1-2 hours, a little We continue on our way, getting lost in the stone-paved streets of Plaka district, which is within walking distance to take a breather and eat something.

  Plaka Streets

  The kiosks, restaurants and boutiques on the right and left of the streets draw my attention. The area was known as the Turkish quarter during the Ottoman period.. We walk into a random restaurant. Brother speaks Turkish directly to us. Begins to reminisce about the past. We are having a nice chat. I love meeting random people.

  • Acropolis Museum (Acropolis Museum) : Strolling around this area today and visiting the famous Acropolis in the evening we say let’s go. Before going to the Acropolis, it is not possible to stop by this world-famous museum.. Sculptures, friezes and historical artifacts are exhibited in the museum.. Even in the Acropolis, many historical artifacts are exhibited here for protection purposes.

  The most interesting thing is that this museum is already built on a historical area.. So instead of looking around, sometimes you can look where you step and see the historical city under the glass covered floor.. As I mentioned before, with the combined ticket you will buy, you can see this museum and enter the Acropolis.. Don’t forget…

  Acropolis Museum (Acropolis Museum )

  • Acropolis (Acropolis ) : Now it’s time to see the most beautiful little by little. We start climbing the temple, which is located at an altitude of 152 meters in the very center of the city.. Let’s not forget that we are leaving the Anafiotika region on our way out.

  If you follow the Acropolis signs from the Acropolis Museum, you will pass through this area.. It is necessary to go this way because it is the ideal way to depict the city and historical site from different angles on the road.

  Acropolis-Athens</p pThere are walls, castles and ruins in the region.. According to all, we reach the peak point. Along the way, people start to question things.. Who lived on this land for thousands of years, who came, who passed. Then I think of what I've read./ppThe Acropolis takes its name from the ancient Greek language, meaning "city above.". That's why this place was built in the upper part of the city.. The whole city is at your feet. The men are indulgent. At that time, important places always had such Acropolis./ppThere were temples, treasures and important structures in these places.. They were built on such hills so that it would be easy to protect in time of war.. The history of this Acropolis dates back to about 3000 BC./ppAfter you come here, you already realize it.. Just not the big temple you see in those photos. There are also many historical buildings of various sizes around it.. You know, there is a big building you can see in those photos, even from anywhere in the city!/ppActually, that building is not the Acropolis.. Acropolis is the name of this region. The name of that building is the Parthenon.. Propylaia is the big gate you will enter when you first enter the region.. The building with Caryatid sculptures with female figures is Erechtheion, and the theater you will come across on the way is the Herodes Atticus Theater.. But I wrote it but it's not enough. This is very important because. Places you will see in order/pullistrongDionysos Theater :/strong We left the museum. We entered the historical area just across the road.. Our first stop on our right is this theater.. A museum dedicated to the God of Dionysus. We said there are many gods. Dionysus is the god of wine and vineyards./li/ulp id="caption-attachment-2500" class="wp-caption-text"Dionysos Theater/ppThe only one who means this wine is crazy not used to mean drunk. Represents the social and beneficial effects of wine, not just intoxicating. This is Dionysus, the son of Zeus and Semele.. Look, it's starting to get confused again. In summary, this. All these gods have a feature. If you're even more curious, click here./pullistrongHerodes Atticus Theater :/strong Keep going. Our next stop is the theatre. It will most likely get your attention.. Look, this theater is beautiful. It was built in 161 BC by Herodes Atticus, one of the wealthy of the period.. 5000 people spectator capacity. This place used to be a music hall.. But closed for tourist visit. It was only opened for performances on important days.pp id="caption-attachment-2501" class="wp-caption-text"Herodes Atticus Theater/p/lilistrongPropylaea : /strong Keep climbing the Acropolis. The weather is hot. man gets tired. We're slowly reaching the top. Then this magnificent door welcomes us.. There is no fatigue with excitement all at once.. easy to speak BC. This is a door whose construction was started in 437 and whose construction was interrupted before it was finished in 432.. When you enter the city, it greets you with all its grandeur.. But of course, many parts are destroyed.. Well, one can imagine as long as he looks.pp id="caption-attachment-2502" class="wp-caption-text"Propylaea/p/lilistrongParthenon (Partenon) : /strong We are now on the Acropolis. As soon as we pass through the door, we see the Parthenon, one of the most important structures in the world, which is well known to the whole world. This is the temple of Athena. The biggest one. the highest. It was built in the 5th century BC./li/ulpIt is considered the greatest work of Greek architecture.. The sculpture used on the exterior of the building is thought to be the highest point of Greek art.. Symbol of ancient Greece and Athens. Used to be a treasure. Get ready./ppAfter the Ottoman occupation, this place was used as a mosque.. We later used it as ammo.. Shot and severely damaged by a Venetian cannon. You'll see when you go. It is always under restoration./pp id="caption-attachment-2503" class="wp-caption-text"Parthenon (Partenon)/ppGuess where are the very important works in it? smuggled to England. at the British Museum. Sometimes I get angry because these Brits are thieves.. But after seeing the state of the world's most beautiful treasures in the museum in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, these Brits do little.. They protect the world heritage. Be sure, if they hadn't bought it, they would probably have been donated to someone.. Anyway…/pullistrongErechtheion :/strong We're wandering around the Parthenon, no matter how many photos we take, we don't see it later.. Located just behind the Parthenon and attracting our attention with its Caryatid Sculptures, this temple built for the Goddess Athena and God Poseidon, built in the 5th century BC, is a must./li/ulp id="caption- attachment-2498" class="wp-caption-text"Erechtheion/ppThis is a temple used as a church during the Byzantine period and a residence during the Ottoman period. Only the originals of these female sculptures here are in the Acropolis Museum below.. These are the ones that were made later by simulating the original.. After seeing this place, we are slowly getting tired now. It's time to come down. That's it from the Acropolis for now./pul style="text-align: justify;"listrongFilopappou Hill :/strong After descending from the Acropolis, we said that the sunset is such a beautiful view. let's watch together. We started walking towards the forested land right across from the Acropolis./li/ulp id="caption-attachment-27155" class="wp-caption-text"Athens 2. Our Day Route (We Started from the National Archaeological Museum, On Lykavittos Hill-Red Arrow- Finished)/ppWe enjoyed the wonderful view of Athens and the Acropolis from this hill, which is 10 minutes' walk away.. After watching the view, we proceeded to Monastiraki from the opposite side of the direction we came this time.. So we went around the Acropolis 360 degrees. Make sure you do this route yourself.. You can see it in a different area with very nice cafes and restaurants./pul style="text-align: justify;"listrongNational Archaeological Museum :/strong we finished the most important part. The next day, we set out to continue the others.. There is some tiredness. In the evening, we had fun at the places I mentioned above./li/ulp id="caption-attachment-2495" class="wp-caption-text"National Archaeological Museum (National Archaeological Museum)/pp Sometimes it's hard to handle both at the same time. Having fun at night? Exploring during the day? Anyway. Those of you who say museum as soon as you wake up in the morning. That's why our first job is to come to this museum./ppThey are one of the world's largest ancient Greek art museums.. The fathers of many architectural works that are an example to the world are exhibited here.. Sculptures, bronzes, tools used at that time. In short, everything. It consists of 48 rooms and 2 floors.. They said it must be seen when you come.. We loved it too./pul style="text-align: justify;"listrongExarchia District :/strong We say let's get lost in the back streets after leaving the museum. We are exploring this area where they say, "Oh, there are anarchists in those areas. Be careful", but where we have never encountered such a thing, which is the heart of the city, especially in street art.. First, we start from Exarchia Square, the heart of the region.. We're getting lost and wandering.pp id="caption-attachment-2601" class="wp-caption-text"Exarchia District/p/lilistrongErmou Street :/strong We return to the center of the city. We are slowly chasing something to eat and drink again. We look at our way by walking from this street known as Nisantasi district of Athens.. Fashion, clothes, ostentation, magnificence are far from us.. We have the power.pp id="caption-attachment-2602" class="wp-caption-text"Ermou Street/p/lilistrongSyntagma Square (Constitution Square ) :/strong As soon as these famous streets are finished, they take us to the famous square.. First, we start from this square, which is the Taksim square of our Greek brothers.. It is also the heart of the city in terms of transportation network.. At the same time, when there is an important event in the country, the people gather here.. But do you think there is anything to see? Here is the square…pp id="caption-attachment-2603" class="wp-caption-text"Syntagma Square/p/li/ulpstrongParliament Building : /strong The main reason we came here is to see the Parliament building just across the square.. This place was used as a palace city before and later as a parliament building./ppSo you know, statesmen and politicians run the country from here.. The building was built in 1836-1842.. Doesn't have much of a joke. But watching a moment in front of him when the soldiers turn the changing of the guard every hour into the most important event in the world is much more important than seeing the building.. We're lucky…/pp id="caption-attachment-2488" class="wp-caption-text"Parliament Building/pullistrongNational Gardens :/strong Parliament We wander through this park, which is located just behind the building, and take a breath.. We get some relief from the sweltering heat of summer./lilistrongZappeion Building :/strong As soon as we pass the park, this building appears before us.. To tell the truth, we didn't have the slightest idea until we saw it.. We later learn that this was a building used for important ceremonies or meetings.. Built in 1874, the building was completed 14 years later.. Used at the 1896 Summer Olympics./lilipp id="caption-attachment-2490" class="wp-caption-text"Zappeion Building/p/lili strongPanathinaiko Stadium :/strong We cross the road. Next is an interesting stadium that I will see for the first time in my life.. Panathinaiko Stadium. The location of this stadium, which means Beautiful Marble, is different.. Because this is a place that hosted the first Olympic Games in 1896 and the whole stadium was built of marble.. We're walking around. Click for details about the stadium.pp id="caption-attachment-2494" class="wp-caption-text"Panathinaiko Stadium/p/lilistrongTemple of Olympian Zeus (The Magnificent Temple of Zeus) :/strong Keep walking. It's slowly starting to become evening now. Before enjoying the sunset, we say let's visit this last region. The construction of this huge temple, which began in the 6th century BC, was completed by Hadrian./li/ulpActually, there were 104 columns.. But 15 of them survived.. This is the largest known temple in Greek land and a temple dedicated to Zeus. In the following years, it was attacked and lost its former glory./pp id="caption-attachment-2492" class="wp-caption-text"Temple of Olympian Zeus/p<

  • Hadrian’s Gate (Arc of Hadrian ) : It is said that this gate, located right next to the magnificent Temple of Zeus, was built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian to the city.. That’s a bullshit job. They honor the emperor and dedicate this gate to his contributions to the city. Its construction date is 131 AD

    Hadrian’s Gate (Arc of Hadrian )

  • Lykavittos Hill (Wolves’ Hill) : We are tired. It’s time to rest. Let’s see the city from the highest point. We’re going to Ploutarchou Street. We jump on the funicular that takes us to the top of the city.. We are now at the highest point of the city. Athens under our feet. (On the city map I added above, you will follow the route I indicated with the red arrow.)

    Lykavittos Hill (Wolves Hill)

  Looking at what I wrote. But there are places to visit in Athens. There is a lot of space, but the part that comes to mind is less. Especially the Acropolis. And the Ancient Agora of Athens region is very beautiful.. But as a city, it didn’t blow the butterflies in my heart.

  Maybe let’s say it didn’t cut it after the islands.. Still, it is a nice route to relax for 2-3 days and get lost in the streets, parks, squares and museums created by a culture close to us.. I wrote almost everything one by one to you as best I could.. But just in case, you can do more detailed research and complete the points I left out

  8. How many days to stay in Athens ?

  Memory of Acropolis View from Filopappou Hill with My Travel Friend Muhammet

  How many days should we stay in Athens? I think 2 days is definitely enough for this city. I already made a 2 day plan. However, if you are going to comply with these plans, you must be up at 9 in the morning at the latest.. you know. If you say let’s spread out a little more and complete the missing parts, you can spend 3 days.

  9. What are the things that should not be done in Athens without doing it?

  • Without visiting the Acropolis every inch
  • Without getting lost in the city squares and parks
  • Without having fun in taverns and nightclubs
  • Without tasting local food and drinks
  • Without watching a beautiful sunset in the evening
  • Without knowing the culture of the country and the city
  • Without shopping in its passages and streets
  • Without going to the roofs of the buildings and seeing the view of the Acropolis both day and night

  Streets of Athens

  my return friend. Athens gives you most of what you are looking for to have a good time with both entertainment, culture and city life.. Allows you to travel in a foreign country without being a stranger. people are comfortable. It’s a small city. You take care of yourself. It can be a nice route for a getaway.

  10. When to go to Athens?

  Which month or season to go to Athens? Don’t go in the summer. Although we went in June, we cooked. Who knows how July and August will be. If you’re good with heat, you still know.

  Athens : Greece (Lonelyplanet)

  My humble advice It will be Autumn or Spring. Especially April-May or September-October. In addition, these periods are even cheaper than other periods.

  11. What are my suggestions for you in Athens that I didn’t do?

  • I didn’t name too many churches if you noticed. We visited a few churches, that’s all.. Visit if you are curious.
  • There are more than 2 museums in the city that we went to.. If you have the opportunity, go to the others.

  Athens View in the Evening

  We had a good trip Athens. When I took a look. We visited almost all the important places.. But you travel more, see more, enjoy more, fall in love more…

  12. My warnings about traveling to Athens

  • My first warning. Leave this Turkish-Greek enmity aside and go with a clean mindset.. my biggest request. i love greek people. I found us so close. Such warm blooded people. I’ve never been a stranger. I’m sure you won’t too.
  • Don’t have dinner before 9pm. I say guys are comfortable. self-indulgent. The later you eat, the more fun you will have.. Life starts late here.
  • Make sure to go knowledgeable about Greek mythology and culture. It’s a never ending journey. I still think I don’t know anything about it.

  Don’t forget to buy a combined ticket too.. When you see a historical building, the first time they ask you for money, ask.. So you don’t have to deal with individual tickets. It’s also more affordable.

  Streets of Mykonos: If you’ve been to Athens, you should definitely see Mykonos

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  The last stop of our Greece tour, which is well known not only by Europe but also by the whole world, was Athens.. We had fun in Mykonos in a very nice week, we witnessed wonderful views in Santorini, we got our fill of art and history in Athens. Would I come again? I run… This time I complete the missing islands and other cities.

  I loved these people very much.. I loved your food. I love hot-blooded conversations. Just go and see. Taste this.” I’m not saying if you know. Talk, meet, try to understand people by looking into their eyes. Traveling is not just about going somewhere and having fun, eating and drinking.

  My Other Articles About Greece
  1.Greece Travel Guide
  2.Santorini Travel Guide
  3rdMykonos Travel Guide
  4th strong>Chios Travel Guide

  To live the people of that culture, that geography. Living like them and getting to know them. Once you grasp this, you will see that seeing places is just a tool.. The main job is to be on the road, keeping up with the changing geographies and getting to know the neighborhoods and streets where societies live.. Unfortunately, I realized this when I traveled to 30 countries, completed Europe on my own, and went on my Asian travels.. A nice, humble recommendation from me to you.

  Our next stop .. stop. The country that I didn’t like at all, where we got bored, maybe we went to the wrong city.. Albania…