The city of Athens
Athens, the capital city of Greece, will host the Individual Monitoring of Ionizing Radiation Conference.
The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces. The Holy Rock of the Acropolis Acropolis, the trademark of Athens, has structures dated back to the 5th BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis. Apart from glory and grandiosity, they carry Athens' chequered history, which met times of bloom and decline, but still shines under Atticas sky and gazes the future.
Athens is a city with different aspects. A stroll around the famous historic triangleold neighbourhoods (Plaka, Thission, Psyri) reveals the coexistence of different eras. The heart of Athens is beating in Syntagma Square, where the Greek Parliament and most of the Ministries are. But apart from the centre, there are other areas with tourist development, such as Monastiraki, Kolonaki, Lycabettus Hill and a few kilometers from the historic centre, Faliro, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, where you can enjoy the sea breeze.
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The heart of Athens is beating in Syntagma Square, where the Greek Parliament and most of the Ministries are. But apart from the centre, there are other areas with tourist development such as Monastiraki, Kolonaki, Lycabettus Hill and a few kilometers from the historic centre, Faliro, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni, where you can enjoy the sea breeze.
In Athens and Attica you will find the very important archaeological sites (Acropolis, Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Olymbion, Roman Market, Panathinaiko Stadium - Kallimarmaro, The Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, etc), as well as the neoclassic imposing buildings, true ornaments (Greek Parliament, Athens Academy, University of Athens, etc). Don't miss a visit to the museums that host unique treasures of our cultural inheritance (Archaeological Museum, Martial Museum, Byzantine Museum, etc).
The capital is famous, more than any other European capital, for its nightlife. After Olympics 2004, Athens has been turned into one of the most walkable, livable, exciting, art, music and entertainment centres in the world.
Anytime of the year Athens is entertaining, whether you visit it during business or it is your stop-off on the way to and from the Greek Islands.
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How to get to Athens by air
Athens is a city that is easily accessible from virtually any point of departure. Flights from major airport hubs in London, Berlin, Paris, New York, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Zurich, Rome, Milan, Larnaca and Dubai come in daily and frequently. The new award-winning Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos, is one of the world's leading airports in overall passenger satisfaction for the last four years and Europe's fastest growing airport. Located 33 km (20 miles) southeast of Athens, it is easily accessible via Attiki Odos, a major highway constituting the Athens City Ring Road.
Arrivals/Departures: +302103530000
General Information: +302103531000
Website: www.aia.gr
Public transport to Athens and the port of Piraeus is provided by the new metro, express airport bus connections, taxi and high-speed rail.
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