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Bounded on three sides by mountains and by the Saronic Gulf on the fourth side, Athens is best appreciated from the city's eight hills. The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, the most famous hill of all, and was built as a treasury and to house the great statue of Athena. The Parthenon is best visited early in the morning, as are the labyrinthine streets of Plaka, and the market district of Monastiraki.
At Syntagma Square, the former royal palace and now Parliament is guarded by the evzones in their short skirts and pom-pom shoes. Traditionally, they all came from one Macedonian village - Evzoni.
No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, and the Hall of Mycenaean Antiquities in particular.
The wide avenues of modern Athens are a pleasant contrast with their many boutiques and pavement cafes. Take a stroll down central Ermou Street for a wonderful selection of fashionable clothing, shoes and decor and peruse the streets of the sophisticated Kolonaki area for exclusive designer labels. For a change of scenery, the coastal resorts of the Athenian Riviera, including attractive Vouliagmeni, are only a short drive away.
An excellent boutique hotel, with creative and original decor and exceptional service. Located in the central district between the Hilton Hotel and the Athens Tower, the hotel offers tastefully furnished and fully equipped deluxe rooms and suites.
An exclusive, tastefully decorated hotel of intimate size and ideally located in the heart of the city on Constitution Square, within easy walking distance of the city's shopping districts.
Only 25 kilometres from the centre of Athens, the Astir Palace complex is a world apart. Set in over 30 hectares of private grounds on a pine-clad promontory, it offers a harmonious blend of excellent food and service in sophisticated surroundings.
A landmark in Syntagma Square and situated opposite the Greek Parliament and the National Gardens, the Grande Bretagne is the only authentic 'Grand' hotel in Greece.
Situated 40km from Athens, the Grand Resort Lagonissi is perfectly placed to explore the historical sites of Athens and Cape Sounion. This exclusive resort is set in 72 acres of greenery and surrounded by 16 private coves where guests can relax and swim in the Saronic Gulf.
The Electra Palace Hotel Athens enjoys an ideal location in the middle of the Athens Old town and under the shadow of the Acropolis.
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