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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is served by 4 international and 2 domestic airports. These are
Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport, John
Wayne Airport, San Bernardino International Airport, Bob Hope Airport, and
Long Beach Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is the primary
airport serving the city of Los Angeles. Situated in Los Angeles,
California, it is the busiest & largest airport in the entire State.
The airport provides passenger & cargo services to both domestic and
international destinations including Dublin, Moscow, Papeete, Paris,
Auckland, Guadalajara, Rome, Tokyo, Hong-Kong, San Francisco, New York,
Atlanta, Newark, and more. For hassle free connectivity, various ground
transportation services like car rentals, scheduled buses, shared ride
vans, taxis, and metro rail are available at all airports of the city.
Explore Athens
Athens, the capital city of Greece is said to be the symbol of Western
Civilization. With its vast and expansive history, the city is a great
place to visit. It has a history which stretches back to nearly 3,000
years. Athens is the birthplace of several renowned personalities including
Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. The city is packed with numerous
historical relics which should be added in every traveler�s itinerary
including the Acropolis, Agora, Olympieion, and more. Apart from this
several museums are also housed here which will appeal everyone who wants
to know the glorious art, culture, and heritage of Athens such as Museum of
Cycladic Art, Byzantine Museum, National Archaeology Museum, and more. The
Church of the Holy Apostles, Panaghia Kapnikarea Church, Panathenaic
Stadium & Olympic Stadium, and Saint Demetrius Loumbardiaris Chapel are
also some of the worth visiting places here.
Things to Do in Athens
National Archaeology Museum
The National Archaeological Museum is one of the most significant museum in
the world and the largest in Greece. The museum was established with the
aim to secure the 19th century excavations (from the Attica region &
other parts of the country). At present findings from different era of
Greek history are housed here. The collection of the museum comprises of
more than 11,000 exhibits. Through its elaborate collection it becomes easy
for visitors to have an inside view of the Greek Civilization starting from
the prehistoric age. The building is a neoclassical structure and was built
during the late 19th century.
Museum of Cycladic Art
In January 1986, the Museum of Cycladic Art opened its doors for the public
and today it has become a living institution in Athens. Various exhibitions
are organized in the museum showcasing archaeology and contemporary art.
Apart from this several educational programs, creative activities for
children & families, lectures, one-day conferences, seminars, and other
events are also held here from time-to-time. At present, visitors can see
the permanent collection of the museum in its galleries under Cycladic Art,
Ancient Greek Art, and Ancient Cypriot Art.
Open-Air Cinemas
Open-Air Cinemas or Summer Cinemas are an important part of summer nights
in Athens. If you plan to visit the city in between May - September, then
do grab the opportunity to watch a movie in any of several summer open-air
cinemas. Spending an evening in a true Athenian style will be a joy.
Majority of these cinemas are small gardens surrounded with bougainvillea
flowers and jasmine trees. From June to September, the open-air film
festival is also held in the city. During the festival some of the most
beautiful locations in Athens are suddenly converted into open-air movie
theaters. Nothing can be more relaxing than enjoying a movie and sipping a
cold drink under the dazzling stars!
Best Time to Fly to Athens
The best times to visit Athens are between March and May and from September
to November. Weather during the spring and fall months is agreeable and
sunshine is pretty much a guarantee. During these months, the city is less
crowded with economical hotel and airfare deals.
