https://www.athensbnb.net/https://www.athensbnb.net/en/gallery/greek-food Greek cuisine (Greek: Ελληνική κουζίνα, Elliniki kouzina) is a Mediterranean cuisine.[1] Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, wine (white and red), and meat (including lamb, poultry, rabbit and pork). Other important ingredients include olives, cheese, lemon juice, herbs, bread and yoghurt. The most commonly used grain is wheat; barley is also used. Common dessert ingredients include nuts, honey, fruits, and filo pastry. It is strongly influenced by Ottoman cuisine and thus shares foods such as baklava, tzatziki, gyro, moussaka, dolmades, yuvarlakia and keftethes with the neighboring countries. ]]>12-1777237444Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:02:50 +0200https://www.athensbnb.net/en/gallery/nearby-attractions ATHENSBNB Where the city’s heart beats.   Athens is the capital of Greece and as it is known all around the globe the cradle of civilization. is one of the worlds oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. Athens besides the glorious cultural heritage, the birthday of democracy and of the western civilisation has a lot to offer to visitors. One of the best climates in the world, an amazing cuisine, rich night life, a variety of museums, attractive shopping markets. The mother of cities offers many important attractions like the Acropolis, Parthenon, the Ancient agora, The Pedion of Areos “Field of Ares”, The Greek Parliament, Zapion garden, the Athens Archeological museum, Sounio with the famous temple of Posidon, Kallimarmaro stadium, host of the first modern Olympic games and more for someone to explore, experience and be thrilled. There is an... ]]>11-1777237444Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:54:37 +0200https://www.athensbnb.net/en//the-athens-open-tour Athens Tour “Excellent view from above!! Nice and kind personnel. Always answered our questions about Athens city. The kids were surprised and loved the tour!! We will definitely have a tour again!!!” Athens Tour “Got this bus tour as part of a city pass deal, and found it very useful, I found the staff friendly, helpful and courteous, even stopping to pick us up when we got the location of a stop wrong, two days and three routes with the central hub being the Acropolis was perfect for us as we were in the city for three days. All the buses were clean and at 15 minute frequency more common than I have found in other cities." Athens, Piraeus Tour “We've been to Athens before, but, this time really wanted to just take it all in and see as much as we could - but we were tired after a month of travelling! So, we booked tickets for Athens Open Tour and it was great! We covered a... ]]>10-1777237444Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:24:48 +0200https://www.athensbnb.net/en//one-day-tripe   Take a day cruise from Athens to the fabulous Greek islands of , Poros and Aegina for a relaxing day on the sea. With all your transport, transfers and buffet lunch organized, you can sit back and enjoy your leisurely day cruise with free time on each island to explore. After transferring from Athens to the port by motor coach, you'll set sail for the island of , where you'll have free time for strolling and shopping   ]]>9-1777237444Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:18:35 +0200https://www.athensbnb.net/en//monasteraki   Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views. ]]>8-1777237444Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:08:08 +0200https://www.athensbnb.net/en//acropolis The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: Ἀκρόπολις, tr. Akrópolis;[1] Greek: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, tr. Akrópoli Athenón [aˈkropoli aθiˈnon]) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, "highest point, extremity") and πόλις (polis, "city").[2] Although the term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as "The Acropolis" without qualification. During ancient times it was known also more properly as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the first Athenian king. While there is evidence... ]]>7-1777237444Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:05:22 +0200