 TESOL Athens Athens is packed full of history and its origins can be traced back over 3,000 years. Yet it wasn't until 1834 that Athens finally became the capital of Greece. Athens infrastructure has developed quickly over the last few years, with new highways, a new airport, new public transportation routes, a new railway, the prosciacos, massive shopping centers, stadiums and sports centers all having been built within the past two decades. The port of Pyrias has also developed one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. For the tens of thousands of tourists who visit the Greek capital, the historical center of Athens is the most significant area of the city. This shrine of democracy is home to the Acropolis, the Parthenon and various other monuments celebrating the glory of Athens' past. The area between Placa, Dionysio area, Pagetou street and Caramecos has been pedestrianized and includes almost all the best sites of Athens. You won't be short of things to see during your tesol training course in Athens. The Acropolis is probably at the top of the list, with the new Acropolis Museum nearby and the ancient theater of Dionysus opposite. The original Odeon, the Herod's Atticus Odeon, is further down the road. The hills of Philippapos and Nyx are also close, as well as the ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus. The old neighborhoods of Athens Placa, Anathiotica and Menasterachy on the northwest slopes of the sacred rock are all worth visiting. Nowadays, Placa is one of the main attractions for tourists, with plenty of restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. Anathiotica is a small scenic neighborhood of Athens, with its traditional whitewashed houses lining the tiny winding streets and steps. Athens has excellent transport services, so getting around during your tesol course shouldn't be a problem. With its plethora of shops and famous neighborhoods such as Aroostry, Ileus Street and Kalanaki, Athens is a shopper's paradise. Many more shops are on the two main streets that head to the Parliament Square, Panepistimio and Stadio. You can't leave Athens without going to the markets, the most famous of which is Menasterachy and the flea market. Also worth the visit are the Athens markets on Athena's Street and the small shops on Avripadou Street. Athens is also the site of a wide variety of great food options. From local ethnic cuisine in the Savlaki shops to international grill houses and pizzerias, Athens houses the whole lot. There are numerous beaches in Athens and on the peninsula of Attica. Most popular are the beaches in Belyagmeni, Varkiza, Cavalli, Glifata, with the limos the nearest to the center of Athens. On the east coast of Attica, there are many sea resorts very popular among the Athenians with plenty of pleasant beaches. Why choose Athens? TEFL International Athens is conveniently located near Athens University campus in the Elisha Zagrafu area of downtown Athens. Athens is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Often called the cradle of civilization in the birthplace of democracy, it also includes a buzzing modern metropolis, with an excellent public transport system, entertainment facilities and vibrant nightlife. The acropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is described in Patricia Schultz's 1000 Places to See Before You Die is the most important ancient monument of the western world. Coastal resorts like Glifata are within easy reach. The port of Pyrrhus is just 30 minutes on the metro, enabling trips to the spectacular Greek island and even more world heritage sites such as Rhodes and Delos and several more of Patricia Schultz's 1000 Places to See Before You Die such as Miconos, Santorini, Patmos, Simi and Hydra.