Athens Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of Greece
About Athens
According to mythology, the Greek Gods Poseidon and Athena wanted to claim the city for their own. To persuade the people to accept them, they granted gifts. Poseidon struck his spear into the ground and produced running water. Athena gave the city olive trees - which provide food and economic prosperity through trade. The people were then asked to vote for the Gods, and Athena won by a single vote - resulting in the city bearing her name. The first pre-historic settlements were constructed in 3000 BC around the hill of Acropolis. According to legend the King of Athens, Theseus, unified the ten tribes of early Athens into one kingdom in around 1230 BC. This process of synoikismos – bringing together in one home – created the largest and wealthiest state on the Greek mainland, but it also c
Top Attractions in Athens
Explore the best things to see and do in Athens:
- ★Acropolis Museum
- ★Acropolis of Athens
- ★Ancient Agora
- ★Athens Concert Hall
- ★Athens Festival
- ★Athens Municipal Art Gallery
- ★Attica Zoological Park
- ★Benaki Museum of Greek Culture
Where to Eat in Athens
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aspro Alogo
- 🍴Atlantikos
- 🍴Cafe Avissinia
- 🍴Giántes
- 🍴Kafeneio Ivis
- 🍴Karamanlidika
Where to Stay in Athens
- 🏨Acropolis View Hotel Athens
- 🏨Athens Backpackers
- 🏨Athens Psiri Hotel
- 🏨AthenStyle
- 🏨Athos
- 🏨Central Hotel
Athens Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: