Interesting Sites in Athens

The Greek Parthenon, the most important surviving building of Classical Greece was built in the 5th century BC. It is one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments and an enduring symbol of ancient Greece. The temple was used to shelter the monumental statue of Athena that was made of gold and ivory. The building is currently under restoration and reconstruction by the Greek Ministry of Culture.

There are several tours offered through www.athenstours.net. One of their most popular tours is Athens by Night Bus Tour. You will be taken on a pleasant drive through the streets of Athens. From there it is on the ports of Piraeus and Zea where you will see the luxury pleasure boats of many international jet setters. The tour will then follow the coast back to Athens to the Plaka district where you will enjoy dinner and a live floorshow at a typical Greek taverna.

The ancient city of Mycenae has been described as a “City rich in Gold” and is where the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed. It is told that Agamemnon is the Greek king who destroyed the city of Troy. The Mycenaean people were ruled by a monarch and were heroic warriors. When visiting the ancient city you will enter through the magnificent Lion’s Gate and take a stroll to the Royal Palace of Agamemnon. The gate is made of solid stone that are two lions that stand as sentries. The walls surrounding the city are an average thickness of 5 meters. While visiting the city you may want to take a brief tour of the countryside as there are four roads leading away from the city.