WHAT TO SEE IN ATHENS?

 The capital of Greece, Athens is an emblem of Western Civilization at its most magnificent. The city is known for its ancient milestones and rich history and is greatly influenced by Greek mythology and was the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. Every visitor who once in their life has read about Greek mythology, cannot stop them from visiting the city at least once during their life. 

Plan with United Airlines Reservations with your travel partners to this ancient mythological city now.

WHEN AND HOW TO PLAN-

Plan your vacations with United Airlines Reservations between March and May and from September to November for a lot of sunshine, great weather conditions, and beautiful months of Springs and Falls. 

WHERE TO STAY – 

Acropolis and Anafiotika neighborhoods are the best places to stay in Athens. The neighborhoods are scenic and beautiful and are in proximity to abundant tourist attractions with many restaurants, and intriguing stores. The locale boasts hotels ranging from luxurious to mid-range varying in comfort and budget and are tourists’ choice. Here's a pick of a few hotels you can check for your reference:

• AVA Hotel Athens 
• Grande Bretagne Hotel
• Central Hotel 
• Plaka Hotel 
• O&B Athens Boutique Hotel 
• Hermes Hotel 
• Hotel Acropolis House 
• Hotel Metropolis 

WHAT TO SEE AND DO – 

v THE ACROPOLIS – The most iconic sight in Athens, the unequaled, Acropolis is a spectacular 2,500 years old and the monuments here are considered the greatest architectural accomplishments of Greek ancientness and is home to the Parthenon temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena. The locality also has a museum called the Acropolis Museumhome to one of the most valuable collections of ancient Greek art in the world. 

v MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART - Created in 1986 by the Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris Foundation, the Museum of Cycladic Art is home to more than 3,000 objects including distinctly shaped gaunt marble statuettes, art exhibitions, including vases, and weapons categorized by the compositions of ancient Greek art, the ancient art of the Cyclades, Cypriot art, ‘Gods and heroes’, ‘Eros’, ‘the world of women’ and ‘the Underworld’ and statues that date back to the Bronze Age.

v PLAKA NEIGHBOURHOOD - Plaka is one of the world’s oldest, picturesque, and continuously inhabited neighborhoods between the northern slopes of the Acropolis and Ermoú Street. Plaka brags a wealth of ancient sites, elegant museums, historic churches, picturesque small enclosures humming with restaurants and cafés, buildings from various eternities, as well as beautifully restored buildings. The area of Anafiotika is famous for its Restaurant Staircase on Mnisikleous Streetcute little cafés and restaurants.

v TEMPLE OF POSEIDON – As we've mentioned earlier, the city is a treat to Greek mythology readers. Poseidon, the god of the oceans’ fortress stands 60 meters above sea level on Cape Sounio. The marvelous synagogue looks beautiful when the sunsets or rises and is a gift from the historical Athenians. 

Athens, having gloriously been depicted in Greek folklore is a reader's delight to be visited and explored. The city of Athens has a lot more than just chapels. It's jammed with museums, beautiful buildings, and sculptures and is a must to be explored in the city at least once. 

Travelers, confirm your bookings with United Airlines Official Site for a calm and beautiful vacation to this ancient city.