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Athens has always been a friendly and hospitable place. It's the capital
of Greece since 1834 and consists a city of history and civilisation.
Walking throughout Athens, the visitor comes upon monuments and sites,
that show the long and glorious past of the city which hasn't lost that
old magic of the years of Socrates, Platon and Pericles.
Don't forget to visit the Holly rock of Acropolis and the hill
of Pnyx where democracy was born, the impressive columns of the
Zeus temple and the Panathinaikon Stadium where the first modern
Olympic games took place in 1896.
Don't miss a walk at Plaka with its narrow roads, numerous tavernas
and many interesting monuments, at Monastiraki where a constant big
bazaar takes place and at Psirri, a picturesque area with old tavernas,
all coming from the past.
But don't forget Athens of the present. Get a look of Kolonaki, an elegant
area at the foot of Lycabettus hill, full of big squares and exclusive
shops, bars and restaurants. Visit also the plain, neoclassic and impressive
building of Greek Parliament and the Music Hall, a beautiful modern
building which houses every night music events from all around
the world.
We wish you a nice stay and hope that your moments here will remain
unforgettable. |
| The most important thing you should
know about Athens is that is a city that never sleeps!
Any time of the day or night you can find something to eat, you
can have fun, go shopping, make phone calls. Fortunately Athens
continues to be a safe town especially the centre of it. Normally
there is no danger to walk even late at night alone in the streets
of the center of Athens. Of course there exceptions so it's better
for you not to be alone very late.
Here you will find some info which might seem useful for your trip in
Athens.
street kiosks (periptera)
Periptera are every day of the week, weekends and holidays. Some, like
the ones at Syntagma, Omonia and Kolonaki square, are open 24 hours
a day. They sell newspapers, magazines, cigarettes, condoms, ice-creams,
juice, chocolates, candies, bus tickets, telephone cards, as well as
any small things you have run out of, like shampoos, soap, razor blades,
pantyhose, lighters, and much more. At the periptera around Omonoia,
you can even find alarm clocks, belts, wallets, hats, purses, batteries,
etc. Periptera don't issue receipts so don't expect one no matter how
much your purchase costs.
post offices
Post offices are generally open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 2:30 p.m.
and closed on weekends and holidays, except for the post office at Eolou
str (near Omonia), open Monday through Saturday 7:30 am to 8:30 p.m.,
and Sunday 7:30 am to 1:30 p.m.; the post office on 60 Mitropoleos str,
open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 am to 8:30 p.m. Stamps are obtained
from the employees at the post office or at "periptera". Post
your letters or postcards from your hotel or at the yellow mailboxes
located on street corners. For more information on letter posting call
210-3219968; for parcel shipping, call 210-3244010. |
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