The city of Athens is one of the oldest in the world and wherever you go there are signs of past glories. It has a recorded history of more than 3000 years and has probably been occupied for far longer than that. Even the shortest of weekend breaks in Athenswill give you time to soak up the history. In fact, you can hardly take city breaks in Athens without being awed by the architecture of millennia.

On a weekend breaks in Athens, you’ll find that it’s one of the leading cities of the modern world. While ancient monuments dominate the city, keen observers will also be interested in the strong Bauhaus and Art Deco influences of the more recent city buildings. Athens is also an architectural stronghold for the famed International Style. The variety of buildings are stunning, and Athens deserves credit for many more buildings than those we’re accustomed to seeing in travel brochures.

With a population of more than four million, Athens is a bustling city that is as rich in culture and cuisine as it is in history. The scenery in and around the city is spectacular. The parks are worth a look, particularly for British visitors. With their tall, shapely palm trees and miniature pine forests, they provide an interesting contrast to the broadleaved trees and manicured lawns we are used to. You can even take a cable car up into the mountains outside the city and soak up the view over Greece. There is a great deal to see on short breaks to Athens.