About Athens
Considered the birthplace of Western Civilization, Athens' 3,500 year history is alive today in politics, culture, and philosophy.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years and the earliest human presence around 11th–7th millennium BC,. The National Garden of Athens was completed in 1840 and is a green refuge in the centre of the Greek capital.
Athens' largest zoo is the Attica Zoological Park, a private zoo located in the suburb of Spata. The zoo is home to around 2000 animals representing 400 species, and is open 365 days a year.
The city is a world centre of archaeological research. Apart from national institutions there are several archaeological Museums, including the National Archaeological Museum.
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Airio Athens Suites
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Airio Athens Suites features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of Athens. This recently renovated aparthotel is located 200 metres from University of Athens - Central Building and less than 1 km from Omonia Square. The aparthotel features family rooms.
The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the aparthotel, all units are allergy-free. At the aparthotel, every unit includes bed linen and towels.
À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available.
Sightseeing tours are available in the surroundings.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Omonia Metro Station, Syntagma Square and National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 28 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Read more...
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Attractions in Athens
- Acropolis, Athens
- Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Athens
- Acropolis Museum, Athens
- Ancient Agora, Athens
- Benaki Museum, Athens
- Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens
- Erechtheion, Athens
- Foundation of the Hellenic World, Athens
- Museum of Greek Folk Art, Athens
- Hadrian's Arch, Athens
- Hill of the Nymphs, Athens
- Historic Center, Athens
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens
- Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens
- Kanellopoulos Museum, Athens


