Best Things To Do In Athens Hadrians Library

Hadrians Library-The Most Luxurious Library In Athens In 134 CE

Hadrian’s Library was the largest and most luxurious library in Athens at the time.  It held books, important literary works, legal and administrative documents. Ancient libraries didn’t lend books. They were a place where people went to study, hear lectures and discuss intellectual matter.  It had reading rooms, 2 auditoriums for lectures and concerts as well as a large inner garden courtyard

Athens PArliament Switching of the Guards

Changing Of The Guards, Athens Parliament

Evzones stand guard in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Parliament in Athens. They change the guards every hour of every day. It’s beautiful to watch.  The guards do a small performance every time they change.  The rest of the time the guards stand motionless unless you get too close.

The Birthplace Of Democracy – Athens

The largest city and capital of Greece, also one of the biggest economic centers in southeastern Europe. Athens is one of the greatest cities on earth to visit! There are many very famous sites such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus and many more, right in the middle of the city. Getting around is super easy and completely safe for a woman on her own.