Car hire Athens - Greece information
The capital city of
Greece is 5,000 years old, making it the oldest city in the world. In 1985 Athens was also the first European Capital of Culture. The incredible history of the city and its many places of interest make Athens one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Tourism is one of the main business sectors for the approximately 720,000 inhabitants. Most popular sights are the countless museums, ancient examples of architecture and the many cultural activities. From the airport tourists can quickly get to the city centre via the good roads and also explore the surrounding region via two motorways. Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896. This international athletic competition has been inseparably linked to the city since ancient times. The last time they took place in Athens was in 2004.