The Glorious City Of Athens

By Author: Philbert Manalo
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Being someone who loves history, I have always dreamt of travelling to famous historical sites and in the world like Cairo, Istanbul, Berlin and of course, Athens. Athens is one of the cities that seem to be very interesting since it is widely known as the city with the most glorious history in the world. This is a city worshipped by gods and people, and is often considered as a magical city.
This city, being the capital of Greece has always been a birthplace of civilization. This is where many wise men of ancient times were born. This is the place where democracy was first established. It would then be very exciting to visit different places where you can see and feel the traces of history.
One of the most popular historical sites in Athens is the Acropolis, also called the “Sacred Rock” of Athens. It is also considered as the most recognizable monuments of the world as it represents the artistic development in 5th century BC. It is also believed that during Perikles’ Golden Age that the ancient Greek civilization was represented in an ideal way on the hill and some of the architectural masterpieces of the ...
... period were erected on its ground.
There still seems to be so many historical sites to be visited in Athens like the enormous Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Parliament Building that was originally a royal palace, the Theatre of Dionysos and many significant sites in the history. No wonder why a historian would love to travel in this city as there are many wonderful places to be found here.
Athens is such an ideal place to visit for tourists. Its attractions would definitely encourage people to visit different places from time to time. There are also a number of Athens apartments for rent where one can stay during the days of his visit.
The city of Athens is not only ideal for tourist visits, but also for people who would want to stay here for good. The sun is shining over Athens all year round and its climate is one of the best in Europe with mild winters and hot summers. Numerous Athens apartments are also ideal places where one can stay and enjoy.