Greece is one of the primary tourists attractions in Europe. The country has many historical and natural wonders to its credit, but perhaps the most visited is the capital city- Athens. If you are planning a visit to Athens, then listed below are a few of the must visit places.

Everyone visiting Athens wants to know the best places to see, lest they miss something. Well, without further delay, here is a list of some of the prominent places in the Greek capital-

1. The Acropolis and the Parthenon - Greek's ancient culture has a story to tell, that you get to know, if you come to Acropolis and see the Parthenon. The spectacular building there overwhelms you with the huge achievements of mankind. When you enter the area, you must also explore other major archaeological sites like the Theater of Herod Atticus, Theater of Dionysious and the Ancient Agora and Keramiekos. The new Acropolis Museum is also worth a tour. Enjoy the magnificent view of Athens and the surrounding temples below from the Acropolis.

2. National Archaeological Museum- See the splendor of Greek culture that began with the Cycladic Island civilization and the Minoans and Mycenaeans, and coming to the present. The museum houses a fascinating collection of ancient Greek sculpture, jewelery, pottery, and the Antikythera Device- yes a 2000 year old computer that tells a lot about the development of technology in Greece. There are many other museums in Athens that you can visit, depending on your interest. For the coin fans, there is the the Nuimismatic Museum; those interested in religious Icons must visit the Byzantine Museum. For those curious about ancient warfare, there is the War Museum to explore and for the students and admirers of history, tracing the journey from ancient to modern- the Benaki Museum has a lot to display.

3. Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon- It is located on a hill overlooking the sea, and built right at the very tip of the Attiki Peninsula. The Temple of Poseidon, God of the Sea, is an ancient site of worship popular among both the tourists and the locals. You can see the carved grafitti of Lord Byron and stick around to see one of the best sunsets in the world. A great place for capturing a picture of the sun setting against the ruined monument along with a terrific sea view.

4. The Piraeus- Piraeus is the port city of Athens and you can slip away here to enjoy the sights and the sea. Have a look inside the Piraeus Archaeological Museum or the Nautical Museum before heading out to enjoy the culinary delights available at the little island. The seaside taverns of Microlimano are recommended as a good place to eat in the Piraeus.

5. The Plaka -The Plaka is near the Acropolis, it is the area of winding streets around the Acropolis. Look around, browse through the small shops, restaurants, and get your fill of the local architecture. Spend a few minutes in Monastiraki or Thissio while you are there.

6. The Night Life- Athens is a city that becomes livelier after sundown. The tourist shops remain open till late - and also the tavernas. 10 pm is the time, things start to heat up! As tourists, feel perfectly safe to move about as Athens is one of the safest capital cities in the entire world.

There are other things to see and do in Athens, but those listed above are an absolutely "must". When you plan your trip to Greece, hotel booking and other arrangements must ideally be made well in advance, so that you can enjoy your trips with minimum hassles. However, if you are trying to cook up a lastminute [http://www.brg-hotels.com/] holiday, the best option will be check a hotel directory. It will provide you with a stream of options, making it easier for you to find for yourselves a suitable accommodation, which is most important factor to make or mar a holiday.