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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InnAthens
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InnAthens is a design hotel enjoying a central, yet quiet location, just steps away from Syntagma Square and the bustling Ermou Street. It offers accommodation with free WiFi access and serves traditional Greek breakfast in the morning.
Each individually decorated room at InnAthens comes with Cocomat mattresses and linens. The marble bathrooms come with Olive amenities, while rooms are also equipped with a satellite, flat-screen TV, air conditioning and safety box.
Zappion Hall and the National Garden is 100 metres from InnAthens, while Syntagma Metro Station is 300 metres away. Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is 19 km from the property. A 24-hour front desk and room service are available. 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


