Pireus ( Piraeus, Athens from the air )

The Ancient Lands: No matter what type of traveler you are, there's n...

The Ancient Lands: No matter what type of traveler you are, there's n...: No matter what type of traveler you are, there's no destination in the world that's quite like Athens. Built upon 7,000 years of hi...

No matter what type of traveler you are, there's no destination in the world that's quite like Athens. Built upon 7,000 years of history and culture, filled with ancient artifacts, monuments & structures and boasting its own modern charms as well, this buzzing international metropolis is one of the world's must visit destinations. Join David's Been Here as they tour some of the top ancient and modern attractions in one of the world's oldest cities. For a glimpse into ancient Athens, don't miss the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agoras, Hadrian's monuments or the Temple of Zeus; simply the top attractions of the city. Head into the Plaka Disrtict, Syntagma Square or Monastiraki for a more old world/new world mix of the city, and don't forget to visit the museums, endless restaurants & cafes, Central Market or best shopping spots. One of the world's most traditional yet progressive cities, Athens should be on every travel enthusiast's itinerary. For more information on all the top sites, stays, eats and attractions- check out the David's Been Here Guide to Athens, coming soon on your Kindle.