The Best Taste of Athens, Greece

Athens is the biggest city in Greece and it is among the oldest cities in the world since it has been inhabited for over three thousand years. It is considered the origin of civilization as philosophy, democracy, and literature were born here. Additionally, trends such as political science and main principals of mathematics also started in this city. Athens consists of great historical landmarks such as the sacred hill where many temples were built; Parthenon is the most important hill as it was the place where the temple to honor the goddess Athena was built and this is where the name Athens originated. Olympic Games were held in Athens for the first time back in 1896 in a city known as Olympia and this was the origin of the name that is used until today. Athens occupies a small region of less than one percent of Greece but it is the most populated area in the whole country.

Acropolis, Propylaea

Every year, over seventeen million people, the number that is bigger than the entire country's population, visit Athens and for this reason it has a large number of international airports, significant hotels with extraordinary meals that every visitor must try.

Meals that everyone should try in Athens are as follows:

Tzatziki

A combination of grated cucumber, garlic, and Greek yogurt is served with peta bread. This is a staple food that is found in all popular restaurants in Athens.

Tzatziki

Spanakopita

This is a mouthwatering mixture of vegetables: spinach and olive oil topped with cheese and baked on Filo pastry until golden brown. It is served very hot.

Spanakopita

Yemista

This is a mixture of herbs and rice that is stuffed in colored pepper or tomatoes, topped with cheese. Then, it is baked until the vegetables softens and cheese melts. This yummy meal is light yet leaves one full and satisfied.

Yemista

Kolokythoanthoi (Squash blossom)

This dish is also known as stuffed edible flowers of Cucurbita species and it is a special dish for Greeks. It consist of stuffing the zucchini flower with ingredients including cheese, herbs, meat, rice, etc. The stuffed flower is dipped in batter and fried until golden brown. This dish has a combination of crispy and soft texture that makes it enjoyable while eating.

Kolokythoanthoi

Moussaka

This is a combination of slices of eggplant and spiced meat that are placed in layers. This combination is topped with a creamy sauce made of butter, milk, flour, salt, and nutmeg. Then, it is baked until the top turns golden brown. Vegetarians can also enjoy this kind of dish as it can be also made without meat.

Moussaka

Briefly, Athens being one of the oldest cities in the world has many site and features that everyone would wish to visit. Availability of car rental service at Athens airport makes ones tour to this historical city amazing and memorable. Additionally, with mouthwatering dishes such as Kolokythoanthoi, Spanakopita, Yemista, Moussaka, and Tzatziki, which are served almost in all popular hotels in Athens, it is possible to visit great sites with confidence, as there are a lot of dishes to eat and great new tastes to experience.