Athens – the capital city and largest urban area in Greece. It's not known as the most beautiful of cities – yes there is a lot of urban sprawl, but for sure Athens has its beautiful parts. Just take a walk around the pretty flower-filled streets of Plaka with its pastel-coloured neoclassical buildings.
Athens is a GREEN city. The hills - Acropolis, Pynx, Philoppappos and Aereopagitos offer endless opportunities for walking in green spaces, beautifully landscaped and planted.The panoramic views of the city from the Acropolis, or from Lycabettos, or - most of all - from Philoppapos Hill, are stunning on a bright day, and simply incredible at sunset.
