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Preparing your trip to Athens: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Guests are encouraged to find out the time of work of the local museums and exhibitions in advance, as it can vary depending on the season. On holidays (including religious ones) some of the cultural and entertainment facilities can be closed.
2. Local drivers often do not have good knowledge of traffic rules, so even if you cross a street in the right place, you should be very careful.
3. Prices for local taxi can be called the highest ones in Greece without any exaggeration. If the driver cannot provide you with an exact price for the ride and requests more than 30 euros, it is better to reject such offer.
4. Athens is very calm city, so you can walk safely on the main streets of the city even late at night. Many institutions work around the clock, so you should not deny yourself the pleasure of enjoying the city nightlife.
6. Athens is a true paradise for smokers. You can smoke virtually everywhere in this city, and you will really need much time to find signs that prohibit smoking.
7. The local pharmacists are not only experienced professionals who are always ready to provide valuable advices to everyone interested; you will be also told about all properties of certain drugs and offered to measure blood pressure for free.
Athens is, without a doubt, a very popular destination, so it’s getting harder and harder to find a place, where you won’t find yourself surrounded by other travellers. However, … 
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9. Nearly all beaches are public. However, if the coastal zone is equipped with parasols and deck chairs, guests may be charged a small additional fee for equipment rental.
10. Women are not recommended to travel alone in remote areas of the city. It’s better to examine the urban neighborhood together with a guide. 
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What to visit being in Athens - unique sights
House Blue Forest
From the series “Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees”
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Distance from Athens center - 0.2 km.
Since 2003, Blue Forest has been building elite houses on trees, their projects are focused on connoisseurs of modern comfort and luxury. ‘James Bond’ Tree House is one of the company's first and most famous projects. It was built in a picturesque pine forest and is located at a height of three meters above the ground level. Designers of the high-tech house managed to develop the design in such a way that during its erection no branches were cut, and the trees became an integral part of the house's design. …
Read further Distance from Athens center - 0.2 km.
Athens
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Athens center - 0.5 km.
An integral part of culture of the modern city are interesting myths. Athens received its name in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of arts, crafts and military affairs. Travelers who wish to admire historical heritage of Athens and feel culture of the ancient city would have an opportunity to learn a lot of beautiful legends. It seems that even stubborn influence of modernity can’t destroy belief in power of ancient Greek gods and the way of life that has been formed over thousands of years. …
Read further Distance from Athens center - 0.5 km.
Acropolis of Athens
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map: Distance from Athens center - 1.7 km.
As in ancient times, the gorgeous building is clearly visible from any part of the city. Locals carefully preserve this historical landmark. It is forbidden to erect high-rise buildings in the city in order to maintain a clear view on the territory of Athens. Travelers who want to stroll through the ancient part of Greece will be able to see the carefully restored Parthenon, several reconstructed temples, and the ancient theater, as well as temples of the Greek gods. …
Read further Distance from Athens center - 1.7 km.
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Travelling to Athens - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Athens. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
