ATHENS CITY AND PLACES OF INTEREST

ATHENS CITY CENTRE

• Akropolis: the remains of the ancient city with the famous temple of Parthenon.
  Ancient theatre of Irodou Attikou is on the way down from Akropolis to Thission.
• Thission is a neighbourhood full of cafes and bars.
• Plaka: Historic neighbourhood next to ancient cites of Athens with lovely shops, cafes and taverns.
• Monastiraki Flea Market
• The Agora- Athens Central Market
• Parliament: it is in the centre of Athens opposite Syntagma Square, this is very near to the church where we will marry.
• Great bars and clubs to be found all along the coastline.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN ATHENS:

• Driving to east from Glyfada (see map), towards Voula, Vouliagmeni (here there is a small lake worth visiting at night), Varkiza you can find beaches, taverns and bars.
• Mikrolimano: Is one step before Piraeus (the port), it is a small harbour.
  Here you can find taverns with fresh fish and lovely bars. Check out the bar called Istioploikos at the end of the harbour.

PIRAEUS – The Port

This is the port where you can take daily excursion and trips to the Greek Islands.
Useful websites: http://www.ferries.gr/

Accommodation for the Greek Islands, I would also recommend: www.booking.com