ATHENS WEEKEND BREAKS

From classical times, Athens is the up and coming business centre for Greece and the European Union. This however does not change the reason to visit Athens for your city break as what is obvious in the city is the mix of old and new.

Ancient monuments to modern structures are why so many tourists choose Athens for their weekend breaks. Holiday makers can get a real flavour of the city from the Roman and Byzantine monuments as well as a few remaining Ottoman monuments.

Athens, an important city for history and architecture, has made improvements to its amenities recently which supported the Olympic Games 2004, Athens city, also being the city to host the first modern day Olympic Games in 1896. Improvements included a new airport, new roads and an improved transport system. An Athens city break is a must for any historical traveller.

The historical sites were also updated, including the city’s museums which transformed the city and more people saw the beauty of breaks to Athens city.