a long history, ancient sites, rich culture ... Yes, these are facts that we all know about and appreciate Athens, Greece. However, they would not want to do some strange things when you arrive in Athens? Visit the Acropolis and Temple of Poseidon at Sounio are definitely things that must be done, but would not reveal some slight activity that you will not find in your travel guide? Activities that will delight the fun and excitement to your home in the capital of Greece? Follow the list below and get acquainted with the modern Athens, the better.
1 Visit the tactile museum
tactile museum of Athens is one of the five museums of its kind in the world. This museum is especially designed for the blind and for people with visual problems. The unique thing is that, even if you see perfectly, you can wear a mask and actually touch the exhibits, which are excellent copies of famous works, including the Aphrodite of Milos, Hermes of Praxiteles, maquette of the Acropolis and many other works of antiquity, the Byzantine period and the Olympic Games. Touch Museum is located at Doiranis st, 198, Kallithea. Go, take Metro Green Line stations Kallithea and then take bus 911 to get off at the bus stop Tiflon Pharos (lighthouse blind people). The museum is open weekdays in the morning.
2 Enjoy Marathon Lake
Located about 40 km from the center of Athens, Lake Marathon is one of the three main water sources in the Greek capital. You'll need to rent a car to go there. This is actually a large, artificial lake filled with water and surrounded by greenery. On the one hand, there is a dam. Above it, the café offers a great view of the lake and the nature around them. Nearby, you can explore the beautiful and quiet village, far from the busy atmosphere of the capital.
3 Go mountain biking on Mount Parnitha
Mount Parnitha is one of the few mountains that surround the capital of Greece. Although he suffered much from forest fires, there is a huge effort to transplant the mountainsides and recover its rich ecosystem. On top of that, there is a casino, some hotels and spend the night. Many travel agencies offer daily mountain biking and hiking tours in this beautiful and precious mountain. You'll bike through the green, you see lakes and gorges and enjoy a day in nature.
4 Visit the Museum of shadow theater
This museum is actually showing the story of Karagiozis, the famous hero of the shadow theater, as drawn by the shadow of the player Eugenios Spatharis. Spatharis is actually the man who introduced Karagiozis the new generation and his work has contributed much in the education of many children. In the museum, you'll see the familiar characters of Greek shadow theater, as these numbers are scenes from the play. It's probably hard to understand the importance of this museum, if you're not Greek, although it provides great insight into Greek culture. To go to a museum, take the Metro Green Line to Maroussi station and then walk 10 minutes to Kastalias square. Admission is free.
5 Try paintball
Paintball is a relatively new sport, and was introduced in Greece only a few years ago. Today, some paintball fields have been established on the outskirts of Athens, mainly near the international airport, to host successful events and games. All equipment is offered there.
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