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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Hestia - Romvis 9
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Located within 500 metres of Monastiraki Square and 500 metres of Monastiraki Railway Station in the centre of Athens, Hestia - Romvis 9 provides accommodation with free WiFi, seating area and a kitchen. It is situated 500 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station and features a lift. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and inner courtyard views is offered in some units. At the aparthotel, all units come with bed linen and towels.
Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Ermou Street-Shopping Area, Syntagma Metro Station and Syntagma Square. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 33 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


