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Visit Athens Acropolis: All you need to know
Visit Athens Acropolis: All you need to know

Visit Athens Acropolis: All you need to know

The Acropolis of Athens, which has existed since the 5th century BC, is a popular tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year. This historic citadel comprises numerous significant structures, including the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. The site is steeped in history, and visitors can observe ancient statues, stunning ionic columns, and aged places of worship while visiting this iconic place and also enjoy the magnificent views of Athens city. If you are planning to visit Athens Acropolis, you can find all the essential information on this page. Visit Athens Acropolis To visit the Acropolis, you need to buy a ticket, which you can obtain on-site or online. You can choose from a combo ticket, skip-the-line entry, or a guided tour. It's recommended to purchase your ticket online to avoid standing in long queues. It's essential to check the Acropolis' opening hours before your visit since their closing times differ between winter and summer. The Acropolis is situated in the heart of the city, and you can reach it by metro, bus, or cab. If you prefer a more scenic route, you can hike your way up to the Acropolis. The Acropolis has two entrances, and to bypass the long lines, enter through the southeast side's side entrance. Acropolis Timings The Athens Acropolis is open every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, with the final entry at 7:30 PM between April to October (summer months). From November to March (winter months), the site closes at 5 PM, with the last entry at 4:30 PM. Closed Days: The Athens Acropolis is closed on 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, and 25 and 26 December. Visit Duration The Acropolis Hill is a vast site with numerous fascinating elements to explore. It is advisable to allocate 2 to 3 hours to fully experience the Acropolis during your visit. The Best Time to Visit to Avoid Crowds If you want to avoid the crowds, particularly during the peak season [...]

Dora Christofi2023-06-29T12:21:40+03:00March 16th, 2023|

European Shopping Destinations
European Shopping Destinations

European Shopping Destinations

This post is expected to raise interest to shopping lovers. Below you’ll find my favourite five European shopping destinations. The following cities offer you the ability to make purchases ranging from cheap buys up to expensive designers – the choices are endless. London Oxford Street 1. London, UK London is one of the best places for shopping, specially during its big sales during the Christmas period. The best places are the famous Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden. Other areas which are enjoyable for shopping include Russells Square (Brunswick) or Enfield Town (Palace Gardens). There are also many shopping malls e.g. Westfield and Hammersmith Broadway. Here you’ll find all the high-street shops with the best prices. Brent Cross shopping centre is another place you can go shopping in North West London. For more luxury purchases visit Knightsbridge and step into Harrods. Don't forget Selfridge & Co in Oxford Street. For a more characteristic shopping taste visit Camden Markets in Camden Town. Sales Period: The big sales start on Boxing Day (26/12) and end around mid January. Summer sales start around min June and end around mid July. If you’re in London beginning the sales period make sure to go shopping early in the morning. 2. Athens, Greece McArthurGlen Athens Outlet I love shopping here. You can find anything from leather goods around Monastiraki area and its surrounding small markets - called Monastiraki Flea Area. You will find chic stores in Kolonaki and Tsakalof Street or by visiting Attica. For more down to the earth shopping try Ermou Street and the Mall of Athens. If you wish to purchase branded clothing visit the McArthurGlen Athens outlet or the Factory Outlet. I prefer McArthurGlen since it's big with many brands and it's surrounded by cafes and restaurants. Sales Period: Summer sales start mid-July and run throughout the end of August whilst winter sales begin mid-January and run throughout the end of February. 3. Brussels, Belgium Avenue Louise in Brussels In Brussels you can find all sorts of shops in Rue Neuve and Avenue Louise. In the lower part you’ll find exclusive designer shops (Avenue Louise) and in Rue Neuve you’ll find [...]

Dora Christofi2018-02-23T09:14:20+03:00January 2nd, 2018|

Athens Walk around Acropolis
Athens Walk around Acropolis

Athens Walk around Acropolis

Athens is the center of Greek civilization, the capital of Greece, and a contemporary city offered for history exploration, holidays, relaxation, nightlife, and many more. There are a lot of things to write about Athens but I’ll do that in another post. This post is about recommending my Athens walk around Acropolis and reach the top of Areopagus hill in order to enjoy the amazing Athens panoramic view. Start Point: Syntagma Square End Point: Monastiraki Walking Distance: 3.5 km Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free Highlights: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Odeon of Herodes, Areopagus Hill, Anafiotika, Plaka, Monastiraki So my Athens walk around Acropolis (that's how I named it) started from Syntagma Square. I walked towards Mitropoleos street and then turned left in order to walk towards Acropolis (there are signs). I walked through small pedestrian streets with small shops selling souvenirs and local things. Of course, you can take an alternative route via Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, however you’ll miss the scenic streets. After a few minutes of walking, I reached the Acropolis Museum on my left. If you haven't been to the museum before, and have some free time, I recommend you to spend 1-2 hours there. It's worth visiting since you'll get to see some findings of the Acropolis archaeological site. The day I visited Acropolis was closed for construction works. However, I've visited Acropolis a few years ago and it's a lifetime experience which I recommend you to do. Moving on, I walked towards the ‘Archeologikos Choros Theatro Irodou Attikou’ via the Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian street. As you walk you will reach the The Odeon of Herodes Atticus theatre on your right. This is a stone theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens which is still used for performances. The theatre was closed so I couldn’t go in, but I managed to capture a few pictures outside and inside. I continued my walk uphill. The path is really good for walking. Once you reach [...]

Dora Christofi2023-03-16T19:25:37+03:00February 9th, 2016|