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In Athens, the capital of
Greece, past, present, and future coexist in breathtaking
harmony.
The Doric columns of the
Parthenon stunningly complement the modern skyline of the
city that lies at the foot of the sacred rock of the
Acropolis. The Metro’s state-of the- art technology connects
old and new, bridging the gap between the 5th-century- B.C.
Monuments and the 21st-century
center of commerce. The age-old and the brandnew, coexist
beautifully in Europe’s oldest capital.
With thousands of years of history and mythology, Athens,
named for the olive-tree-loving Athena (goddess of wisdom),
is the natural starting point of any visit to Greece.
The Hotel Grande Bretagne offers the best location in Athens,
so it is an ideal base for visiting the city. Within short walking distance from the business centre as well
as the fashionable Kolonaki Square with exclusive shopping,
entertainment, restaurants and cafes. Within one mile are the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Monastiraki
Flea Market, Lycabetus Hill, the Parthenon, and the Royal Palace.
Also nearby are important museums and the historical and
picturesque old quarter of Plaka. |
