Attica - birthplace of European Democracy

The area of Attica is historically one of the most important places of world´s culture. Here the Western democracy, science, philosophy and technology was born thousands of years ago. The ancient remains of the Acropolis show the importance of ancient Greek culture.
Athens is for the most visitors also the start point of their journeys in Greece. There is one of the most modern airports in Europe and also from Piraeus port you may get to all Greek islands.

 

Sunset behind the Parthenon temple of the Acropolis
Sunset behind the Parthenon temple of the Acropolis
The tower of the winds at the Roman market square in Athens
The tower of the winds at the Roman market square in Athens
The Erehteion temple on the Acropolis
The Erehteion temple on the Acropolis
The temple of the Olympian Zeus
The temple of the Olympian Zeus
Departure from the aiport of Athens and a view to the Saronic gulf
Departure from the aiport of Athens and a view to the Saronic gulf