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Βy Elena Rapti,

Debuty Minister

of Hellenic Tourism

Nowadays Athens is a modern In the same direction moves the gastronomic tour-

Mediterranean metropolis that ism as the worldwide established Michelin Guide places
Greece and especially Athens in a high position in the
has a lot to offer to a visitor. food map.

Athens hosts great sport events as the historic rally
The city, structured in 129 neighbourhoods hiding ‘Acropolis’ challenging million tourists with more rea-
unique cultural and tourist routes, qualifies as a popular sons to visit the city.
city-break destination all around the year, taking ad-
vantage of the mild weather, the monuments and the Piraeus is Athens’ seaport and at the same time a
infrastructure, combining the beautiful scenery with major Mediterranean port boosting cruise tourism
low cost and various entertainment possibilities. which is in great expansion as it combines cruises with
the inexhaustible sources of unique and thematic expe-
Depending on the circumstances Athens not only riences that the city has to offer to a visitor.
is the final destination but also serves as a stop-over for
tourists visiting the islands or the mainland. Neverthe- No matter if a tourist visits Athens on vacation for
less, in Athens tourism cesses to flourish only during the weekend or during a fortnight, the city provides the
the summertime. visitor with the opportunity to experience unique mo-
ments and to create sweet memories accompanying
The enrichment of the tourism with special forms the visitor during the return trip. I grab the opportunity
reveals the comparative advantages of the city estab- as a Deputy Minister, in this World Day of Tourism to
lishing it as a pole of attraction for millions of visitors. invite you to visit Greece and to get acquainted with
the capital city of Athens.
Special emphasis is given on cultural tourism due
to the variety of Museums one can visit along with
Acropolis Museum, the National Gallery, Plaka and the
Flea Market in Monastiraki, the National Garden and
last but not least Parthenon in the Acropolis. These
are some of the most popular sights enhancing city’s Elena Rapti,
total tourist product. Debuty Minister of Hellenic Tourism

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