Visitor's Guide: Athens

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Greece’s capital & the birthplace of western civilisation has been a city for 3,500 years. It flourished in the Classical period, producing thinkers such as Socrates, Plato & Aristotle. Athens was host to the 2004 Olympic Games.

Find information on Athens, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Athens

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Athens Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Athens

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

International Aegean Sailing Rally

07/17/2009 to 07/26/2009

43rd International Children's Games in 2009

06/24/2009 to 06/27/2009

Rockwave Festival

06/27/2009 to 06/29/0200

Benaki Museum

01/01/2009 to 06/30/0200

National Theatre

01/01/2009 to 07/31/2009

Greek Festival

06/01/2009 to 08/22/0200

Athens Classic Marathon

11/08/2009 to 11/08/2009

Greek Dances Theater "Dora Stratou"

05/22/2009 to 09/20/2009

European Music Day

06/21/2009 to 06/23/2009

Bodies Exhibition

01/03/2009 to 06/30/2009

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Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Hydraiki Naval Company

  • Saronic Gulf,Epidaurus Theater
  • 30 210 3230108

Key Tours

  • Athens, Delphi, Meteora,
  • 30 210 9233166

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Athens Ledra Marriott® Hotel

115 Syngrou Avenue Athens, 11745 Greece

  • Phone:  30 210 9300000
  • Fax 30 210 9358603
  • Sales:  30 210 9300158
  • Toll-free:  0800 11 93333

From our rooftop bar you have exactly this Acropolis view !

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-9290 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Athens Weather:

July 9, 2009

  • AM Sunny / PM Clear
  • Hi:97F |36C
  • Low:76F |24C