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Why Visit Athens
The stunning Athens cityscape, the Acropolis and Parthenon
Why Visit Athens?
Every country in the Europe is distinctly different - and there’s certainly nothing cookie cutter about the region. Greece is one of those countries which is a wonder of the unexpected: Ancient history meeting modernism. Its capital, Athens, stands as a place that has witnessed human history in ways which many larger countries can’t begin to match. And it’s place to bring harmony on the global stage rings true every few years: The Olympic Games was birthed in Greece, with the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens in 1896. Let’s dive in to see all the reasons why you and your family should visit the multi-layered city of Athens.
Why Visit Athens?
Every country in the Europe is distinctly different - and there’s certainly nothing cookie cutter about the region. Greece is one of those countries which is a wonder of the unexpected: Ancient history meeting modernism. Its capital, Athens, stands as a place that has witnessed human history in ways which many larger countries can’t begin to match. And it’s place to bring harmony on the global stage rings true every few years: The Olympic Games was birthed in Greece, with the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens in 1896. Let’s dive in to see all the reasons why you and your family should visit the multi-layered city of Athens.
The stunning Athens cityscape, the Acropolis and Parthenon
Statue of the Greek philosopher Socrates in front of the Academy of Athens, Greece
History
You may be surprised to learn that many historic scholars have credited the city of Athens as being the location where Western civilization has its roots. A visit to the The Museum of the Ancient Agora highlights how democracy was nurtured in Athens. The grand embrace of freedom of thought and freedom of speech can be credited to Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. These great philosophers had a major influence on Athenian society throughout their lifetimes – and a guided tour is a great way to guide you through the footsteps of these philosophers and will help you gain greater understanding about who they were, their lives and many fun facts that aren't commonly known. Key architectural and structural methods of today find their origins in ancient architectural techniques (from 150 B.C. onwards) in Athens and many ancient Greek structures still stand to this day defying the tests of time. A visit to The Parthenon at the Acropolis, as well as The Temple of Olympian Zeus, are just two of the myriad of historic structures which can be experienced firsthand during your visit to Athens.
The Acropolis Museum is known for its collection of over 3,000 Acropolis artifacts
Some fun ways families with young children can learn about the history of Athens can be found at The Acropolis Museum and Plato Academy Digital Museum. If you want a curious taste of 20th century history, pay a visit to the Hellenic IT Museum which has a collection of computers, video games and more dating from the 1960s to the 1990s. And while we're speaking of museums, your kids will also really enjoy spending time at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions. Abundant in mind-bending optical oddities, this smile-inducing museum will leave you awestruck with its unique spaces, including: The Anti-Gravity room (even water appears to flow upwards here!), the Mirror Labyrinth and my personal favorites: The Chair Illusion Room and Ames Room (where visual perspective changes based on where you and friends are placed within either rooms).
Some fun ways families with young children can learn about the history of Athens can be found at The Acropolis Museum and Plato Academy Digital Museum. If you want a curious taste of 20th century history, pay a visit to the Hellenic IT Museum which has a collection of computers, video games and more dating from the 1960s to the 1990s. And while we're speaking of museums, your kids will also really enjoy spending time at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions. Abundant in mind-bending optical oddities, this smile-inducing museum will leave you awestruck with its unique spaces, including: The Anti-Gravity room (even water appears to flow upwards here!), the Mirror Labyrinth and my personal favorites: The Chair Illusion Room and Ames Room (where visual perspective changes based on where you and friends are placed within either rooms).
The Acropolis Museum is known for its collection of over 3,000 Acropolis artifacts
Culture
Athenian culture and history go hand-in-hand. This is underscored by the traditional Greek dances that can be experienced at the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre. In addition to watching dancers perform traditional dances to Greek Folk Music, you can participate in dance classes with teachers who are passionate about Greek dance! And if you are seeking modern culture in Athens, you may be surprised to know that Athens has a vibrant culture scene that embraces everything from Hip-Hop to Skaters.
Greek salad, tzatziki and gyros are traditional favorites
Food
Greek cuisine can be best summed up as the Height of Mediterranean gastronomy. With an emphasis on freshness and health, it’s no wonder that Greek people are generally some of the healthiest people on the planet. Delicious Greek cuisine abounds throughout Athens, but the ultimate way to experience Greek cuisine is to take a cooking class with The Greek Kitchen. While taking this class, you’ll learn the time-honored methods and techniques which go into preparing phenomenal Greek dishes.
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The stunning Athens cityscape, the Acropolis and Parthenon
Why Visit Athens?
Every country in the Europe is distinctly different - and there’s certainly nothing cookie cutter about the region. Greece is one of those countries which is a wonder of the unexpected: Ancient history meeting modernism. Its capital, Athens, stands as a place that has witnessed human history in ways which many larger countries can’t begin to match. And it’s place to bring harmony on the global stage rings true every few years: The Olympic Games was birthed in Greece, with the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens in 1896. Let’s dive in to see all the reasons why you and your family should visit the multi-layered city of Athens.
Why Visit Athens?
Every country in the Europe is distinctly different - and there’s certainly nothing cookie cutter about the region. Greece is one of those countries which is a wonder of the unexpected: Ancient history meeting modernism. Its capital, Athens, stands as a place that has witnessed human history in ways which many larger countries can’t begin to match. And it’s place to bring harmony on the global stage rings true every few years: The Olympic Games was birthed in Greece, with the first modern Olympic Games being held in Athens in 1896. Let’s dive in to see all the reasons why you and your family should visit the multi-layered city of Athens.
The stunning Athens cityscape, the Acropolis and Parthenon
Statue of the Greek philosopher Socrates in front of the Academy of Athens, Greece
History
You may be surprised to learn that many historic scholars have credited the city of Athens as being the location where Western civilization has its roots. A visit to the The Museum of the Ancient Agora highlights how democracy was nurtured in Athens. The grand embrace of freedom of thought and freedom of speech can be credited to Socrates, Aristotle and Plato. These great philosophers had a major influence on Athenian society throughout their lifetimes – and a guided tour is a great way to guide you through the footsteps of these philosophers and will help you gain greater understanding about who they were, their lives and many fun facts that aren't commonly known. Key architectural and structural methods of today find their origins in ancient architectural techniques (from 150 B.C. onwards) in Athens and many ancient Greek structures still stand to this day defying the tests of time. A visit to The Parthenon at the Acropolis, as well as The Temple of Olympian Zeus, are just two of the myriad of historic structures which can be experienced firsthand during your visit to Athens.
The Acropolis Museum is known for its collection of over 3,000 Acropolis artifacts
Some fun ways families with young children can learn about the history of Athens can be found at The Acropolis Museum and Plato Academy Digital Museum. If you want a curious taste of 20th century history, pay a visit to the Hellenic IT Museum which has a collection of computers, video games and more dating from the 1960s to the 1990s. And while we're speaking of museums, your kids will also really enjoy spending time at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions. Abundant in mind-bending optical oddities, this smile-inducing museum will leave you awestruck with its unique spaces, including: The Anti-Gravity room (even water appears to flow upwards here!), the Mirror Labyrinth and my personal favorites: The Chair Illusion Room and Ames Room (where visual perspective changes based on where you and friends are placed within either rooms).
Some fun ways families with young children can learn about the history of Athens can be found at The Acropolis Museum and Plato Academy Digital Museum. If you want a curious taste of 20th century history, pay a visit to the Hellenic IT Museum which has a collection of computers, video games and more dating from the 1960s to the 1990s. And while we're speaking of museums, your kids will also really enjoy spending time at the mesmerizing Museum of Illusions. Abundant in mind-bending optical oddities, this smile-inducing museum will leave you awestruck with its unique spaces, including: The Anti-Gravity room (even water appears to flow upwards here!), the Mirror Labyrinth and my personal favorites: The Chair Illusion Room and Ames Room (where visual perspective changes based on where you and friends are placed within either rooms).
The Acropolis Museum is known for its collection of over 3,000 Acropolis artifacts
Culture
Athenian culture and history go hand-in-hand. This is underscored by the traditional Greek dances that can be experienced at the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre. In addition to watching dancers perform traditional dances to Greek Folk Music, you can participate in dance classes with teachers who are passionate about Greek dance! And if you are seeking modern culture in Athens, you may be surprised to know that Athens has a vibrant culture scene that embraces everything from Hip-Hop to Skaters.
Greek salad, tzatziki and gyros are traditional favorites
Food
Greek cuisine can be best summed up as the Height of Mediterranean gastronomy. With an emphasis on freshness and health, it’s no wonder that Greek people are generally some of the healthiest people on the planet. Delicious Greek cuisine abounds throughout Athens, but the ultimate way to experience Greek cuisine is to take a cooking class with The Greek Kitchen. While taking this class, you’ll learn the time-honored methods and techniques which go into preparing phenomenal Greek dishes.
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We invite you to take some time to browse around and dream of your next vacation, rental car or cruise, whether you’re booking for next month or toward the end of next year.
About the Author: The above piece was written by Jason Gordon, a guest travel blogger, and Costco enthusiast.
