If you plan to travel in Greece, read the information you need to know about public safety, visas, crime, driving, health care, and more in our section on travel information for Greece: Home of Socrates, Plato and famous Greek philosophers, the history of Athens is one of the touchstones of Western Civilization. Once a small village in the shadow of the Acropolis, Athens is a major metropolitan area with a population of over three million. The city spreads from horizon to horizon across a shallow valley that suffers from traffic jams and the air quality is similar to Los Angeles. Leave the driving to professionals (taxis), or take the Metro and walk between attractions when possible.
Tourist Athens is exciting, impressive and truly memorable. The major tourist attractions are historical sites and the most famous of these are tightly clustered around the Acropolis.
Athens is dominated by the Acropolis, one of the world's most recognizable attractions. Mt. Lycabettus in the background, on the right-center, offers great views of the city.
Summers are very warm and you will find the outdoor attractions more enjoyable if you can see them in the morning. Of course, the photo-taking is much better near sunset. Due to the heat, the pace of life slows in the mid-afternoon, so consider returning to the hotel for a snooze.
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