In the ancient times, Agora happened to be the seat of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice of Athens. It was only early in the 6th century, in the time of Solon, that Agora became a public area. During this time Peisistratus removed the other houses, closed wells, and made it the centre of Athenian government. He also built a drainage system, fountains and a temple to the Olympian gods. Cimon later improved the agora by constructing new buildings and planting trees. In the 5th century BC there were temples … Continue reading →

Standing amidst the hustle and bustle of the city life of Athens, is the Cape Sounion in Attica which mermerizes the tourists with its serene beauty. The area takes pride in its temple of Poseidon which stands overlooking the sea. You have to make your way up the hill through gift shops and a restaurant to this residence of Lord Poseidon. The statue of Poseidon is now in the safe hands of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, but the temple makes the presence of the Lord felt and it seems that the Temple of Poseidon, with its magnificent view … Continue reading →

Notoriously known as the concrete jungle, Athens, the capital of Greece, however, has no dearth of green spots where people can seek solace and refuse from the fast pace of urban life. In fact, if you take a walk in the area around the Acropolis and the large Philopapou Hill, located at a short distance away, you might as well get a feel of being in a forest. Let us take a look at some significant parks and gardens of Athens: Philopappos Hill: Philopappos was the grandson of the King of Commagene and a well-known donor of the city, having … Continue reading →

Athens, the capital of Greece is considered to be the hub for arts and philosophy. It is well known for its democratic government as well as its cultural gains that influenced the whole of Europe. This city attracts a whole lot of tourists because of its wonderful beautiful monuments. The tourists are also advised to plan their trip and also book their hotels in advance before visiting Athens. It is considered to be the centre of economic, financial, political and cultural life in Greece. Basically, this city is an integral part of Greece. Below are the description of a few … Continue reading →