Athens is Greece's capital and the country's ’s largest city. It is located in Attica and was named after the goddess Athena. It is one of the oldest cities in the world with a recorded history reaching up to 3,200 BC. Population: 3,218,218 people Summers are hot and dry, with mild winters. Greece's government is a presidential parliamentary democracy. Neoclassical and modern architecture Euro is the currency. Orthodox Christianity is the religion.

Athens has a rich history and culture while at the same time it has delicious cuisine. Greek dishes can satisfy every taste. Greek gastronomy has simplicity and freshness, as fresh ingredients are used. The ingredients commonly used in Greek cuisine are olive oil, oregano, garlic, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.

Greek gastronomy stands out for its freshness and simplicity. Most dishes are prepared with high quality ingredients. Common ingredients used in Greek cuisine include olive oil, garlic, oregano, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes.

Athens is also particularly known for its seafood, such as grilled octopus, squid and fried fish. It hosts many traditional Greek dishes. The "souvlaki", which is a popular street food dish, is made with grilled meat, potatoes, various vegetables, such as onion, tomato and tzatziki sauce or other sauce of your choice. In addition, "musaka" is a hearty dish prepared in the oven with layers of eggplant, fried main, potatoes, fried main, and a creamy béchamel sauce that covers all the other ingredients. Other popular dishes include spanakopita (a type of spinach and feta pastry), pastitsio (a Greek version of lasagna) and koulouri (a type of sesame bread).

Athens is a city full of flavor and its food is no exception. Whether you're looking for a traditional Greek dish, or something more international, Athens offers endless options.

Athens is a city full of flavor and aromas. Athens is also famous for its vineyards where the famous retsina was born. Wine and grapes were among the most important products in Ancient Athens. In fact, the Attic amphorae traveled the wine in vases and other vessels to the ends of the earth. Retinite wine has a history of 4,000 years and its unique flavor comes from the technique of sealing the amphorae with pine resin in ancient times to preserve the characteristic aroma. In the vineyards of Attica, different varieties coexist harmoniously, including the white varieties with the Greek varieties Savvatiano and Roditi. In the vineyards of Attica, different varieties co-exist harmoniously, while the white ones predominate, with the Greek varieties of Savvatiano and Roditi. In addition, the Moschato, Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Fileri, Vilana, Athiri, Robola, Savvatiano varieties are cultivated.

The activities, emotions, creations, and dreams of a man, give character and physiognomy to a place. Musical genres vary and evolve in every place and era, from the ancient and Hellenistic era to the modern Greek artistic music of the 20th century. The Greek people, through so many historical adventures, saved and save their songs. 

A continuous evolution has been observed from ancient Greek music to folk songs which are witnessed in rhythm, structure, and melody, apart from language. The folk song is a source of confirmation of our national identity, outlines the physiognomy of Hellenism, and participates in the strengthening of values ​​and collective memory. The musical evolution of the folk song in the popular repertoire or urban folk music and the rebetiko is linked to the physiognomy of the place and the musical standards of each era. Byzantine church music, art songs or éntechno, Greek operetta, new wave, rock, and pop music are also among the genres that stand out.

It is a fact that Greek music has inspired many foreign artists. The famous "Misirlou" which was first performed in 1927 by the bouzouki of the rebetis Michalis Patrinos, has been heard in Tarantino's films and has been covered by the Black Eyed Peas. Edith Piaf has adapted and interpreted Theodorakis' "Beautiful City" for the dramatic story "The Lovers of Teruel". In addition, history shows that the Beatles loved Greece very much. The song "the Honeymoon Song" is reminiscent of "If You Remember My Dream" by Mikis Theodorakis. But these are only a few examples. Every neighborhood of Athens hides little musical treasures of nostalgia and entertainment for those who wish to discover the roots of Greek music!

Athens is known for its unique and magnificent architecture. A walk in the city center will convince you! From the ancient Acropolis to the modern structures of the city, its architecture captivates. Athens is famous for its ancient structures, especially the Acropolis. This fortified hill has many ancient monuments, such as the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum and the Parthenon. 

It incorporates architectural rhythms from the classic to the modern. Examples of Neoclassicism are the Greek Parliament, the Academy and the Zappeion. Modern buildings of modern architecture influenced by Bauhaus and Art Deco include Victoria Square and some buildings in the city center such as in the Beehive area. In addition, during the 1950s-1960s, the "classicizing modernism" prevailed in the architecture of many buildings, with the predominant materials being glass, marble and aluminum.


Contemporary architecture underscores Athens' commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while looking to the future. Some of the city's most notable buildings include the Tower of Athens, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and the Athens Concert Hall. These structures combine modern and traditional design elements, demonstrating the city's commitment to preserving its rich architectural heritage.

However, the best way to discover the city is to walk through its alleys, its parks, its squares, its streets. Notice the vibrant mix of architectural styles around you from simple residences to famous buildings, as Athens is a city to explore and admire.

Art is an integral part of the culture and history of Athens, remaining one of the city's defining characteristics even today. The city is home to a wide variety of works of art, from sculptures and monuments to paintings and mosaics, many of which date back to the Classical period.

An iconic example of ancient Athenian art is the Acropolis, with the Parthenon, the Propylaea and some other structures, They are being of the most famous ancient monuments worldwide. The Parthenon is a masterpiece of sculpture and architecture, with its intricate marble columns and statues of the gods of Greek mythology.

Athens hosts important cultural sites, such as the National Archaeological Museum, the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art. They are dedicated to the preservation and display of top Athenian works of art, some of which date from the Classical and Hellenistic periods.

Athens is also home to contemporary art, with many galleries, museums and educational institutions catering for all tastes. The Athens Biennale and the Onassis Cultural Center are outstanding examples of contemporary art that host modern art.

There are many museums that are really worth visiting if you are in Athens. Below you will find some of the most important ones. These are the National Gallery-Museum of Alexandros Soutsos, the Benaki Museum, the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Goulandris Museum and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.

The National Gallery-Museum of Alexandros Soutsos is a recently renovated museum masterpiece of the city, as it was inaugurated on May 14, 2021. It hosts Greek works of art from different periods, mainly from the post-Byzantine years until today.

The Benaki Museum is considered one of the leading cultural organizations in Greece with over 100,000 exhibits from Greek history and culture. Their collections are divided thematically using regional museums. One can visit the Museum of Greek Culture, the Cultural Center, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Ghika Art Gallery, the workshop of Yiannis Pappas, the Toy Museum and the Valadouro Collection.

The Acropolis Museum is considered the second most important archaeological museum in Greece after the National Archaeological Museum. The museum's collection focuses on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens, which were found on the sacred rock of the Acropolis and in the foothills from the Mycenaean period to Roman and Early Christian Athens. The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. It includes exhibits from all parts of the Greek world with more than 11,000 exhibits, offering the visitor the opportunity to get to know Greek culture in depth from the beginnings of prehistory to late antiquity.

The Museum of Cycladic Art houses exhibits of the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus, emphasizing Cycladic art of the 3rd century BC. The Goulandris Museum is a newly established museum of the Eliza and Vassilis Goulandris Foundation that was inaugurated in 2019. It has a rich collection of modern and contemporary mainly European art. The National Museum of Contemporary Art includes works by Greek and foreign artists of different media such as painting, sculpture, video, installations, photography, industrial design, engravings and more.

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