Capital of Greece: Athens ⁄ Official language: Greek ⁄ The currency: Euro(€) ⁄ Climate: Mediterranean ⁄ Weather: The average temperature during February: High 13°C – Low 7°C ⁄ Population: 10.482.487 (according to 2021 population census) ⁄ Calling code: The international calling code for Greece is +30 ⁄ Time zone: GMT +2
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Surrounded by a lining of stunning seas and mountains, this safe and travel-friendly city is filled with treasures just waiting to be discovered: renowned archeological sites, modern and classical art museums and galleries, spas, chic shops, restaurants and bars, street markets and bazaars, open-air cinemas, sandy beaches, picturesque Greek islands in close proximity and 300 sun-drenched days.
Athens takes the fuss out of sightseeing. It is a user-friendly town thanks to the pleasant demeanor of the English-speaking Athenians and the easy to use and manageable transportation system. The visitor can see a lot in one day. Archaeological Sites & Classical Greek Monuments, Byzantine Monuments & Ottoman Monuments, Museums, Art Galleries, street performances, festivals. Needless to say, The Acropolis remains a “must see”. By the way, Athens is one of the few European cities where one may visit a museum during the day and jet off to a nearby island at night.
