Athens is one of the most beautiful central European cities. The Greece capital has an incredible past; being one of the oldest cities in the world Athens is the birthplace of the democracy. Visiting this city is an incredible experience. Just walking the streets is a unique experience because Athens architecture combines many styles from the earliest in the history to the newest.

The Acropolis of Athens including the Parthenon, the Erectheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike is certainly the cities landmark and it is definitely worth visiting. These are architectural masterpieces and the most important ancient Greek monuments. If you want to make a complete tour of the city, you should take the funicular railway. It starts in Kolonaki and covers the entire city including the port of Piraeus and the island of Aegina. Read the rest of this entry »