The Capital Of Greece

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An Extraordinary country that has experienced periods of decline and flourishing, humiliation, and the greatness – Greece. Athens throughout the history of this country remained the center of all events. The highest peak of the heyday of Athens, falls in the V century BC, This time was marked by the victory in the war with Persia, which led to the development of the state, making it the largest in the world. During this period, the first born of a democratic polity, and the art reaches its highest degree of development. It was during this century the capital of Greece learned of such philosophers as Plato and Socrates. Here lived the historians Thucydides and Herodotus, scholars and playwrights Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, Aristotle.Greek Capital

The Capital of Greece proudly bears the name consonant with the name of the goddess of wisdom Athena. Legend has it that a dispute with the God of the sea Poseidon with a warrior Athena over the right to be the patron of the city. The congregation Greek gods decided that the power falls into the hands of one who will present the most valuable gift to the city.

The God of the seas struck his Trident on a rock, images on the spot source of sea water. In response, Athena struck the earth with his spear, and instantly there grew an olive tree. After a long discussion the gods decided that the greatest gift to the city brought the goddess of wisdom, and gave her power. Since then, the capital of Greece is called Athens.Greece Athens

Tourists from around the world travel to this country to feel the world of ancient Greece, to see the preserved buildings. The main attraction and the symbol of Athens is built of white marble of the Acropolis. This sacred rock today plays the role of a bridge, connecting the magnificent ancient civilization with modernity. The Acropolis is considered the pride of the Athenians, it boasts the whole Greece. Excursions in this hill are very popular, because here dominates the city temple Parthenon.Greece tours

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In the V century BC, a temple was constructed in honor of the patroness of the city, art and crafts, goddess Athena Parthenos. It is therefore possible to consider the Parthenon not only the temple, but also a kind of art gallery or Museum. During the reign of Pericles by the architects Ictinus and Kallikrates the Acropolis was built not only the Parthenon, but also many other temples. Most of them were dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, but unfortunately, not all of them survived until our days.

Athens – this is not only the Acropolis with its temples and mythological stories. The capital of Greece is filled with many other attractions. The ancient Agora, Kerameikos, the monastery of daphni, Benaki Museum, museums of Greek folk instruments Greek folk art, Cycladic and Greek Ancient art and the national Archaeological Museum. In the center of Athens is Syntagma square, which is also called the Concorde. It is a building of Parliament, built in 1840. It was originally a Royal Palace.

Athens is not only the historical monuments, is a modern town whose streets are full of hotels, bars and restaurants. Especially popular among local residents enjoy traditional taverns, where they enjoy themselves and spend their time and where beckoning visitors. The Athenians are very hospitable and kind to tourists. Once in Greece, will want to return there again.


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