Moving to Athens with IntlMOVE
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When you and your family are preparing for a move to Athens, contact IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE has put together a list of activities for you and your family to enjoy when moving overseas.
Moving to Athens can be quite the adventure.
The Parthenon
When you first move to Athens, you will undoubtedly want to visit the Parthenon.
Construction for this wonder of the ancient world began in 447 BC and it was completed in 438 BC.
Some even say this is the most important surviving building of ancient Greece.
This building was built as a temple for the Greek goddess Athena.
Monastriraki Flea Market
On Sundays, this market turns into something more of a traditional flea market with people laying out blankets and selling all sorts of trinkets, treasures and maybe even some junk!
Even if you are not in the mood to purchase anything, you can come down to this area on Sundays to enjoy some fantastic people watching.
During the week, Monastriraki Flea Market is a street full of shops, clothing stores, tourist stores and a wide variety of other shops that make this area of Athens very unique.
The Agora-Athens Central Market
When you move to Athens and want fresh meat or fish to cook for dinner, visit the Agora-Athens Central Market.
You can get meat and fish for a very inexpensive price.
If you visit the market and get hungry just looking at all the food, don’t worry because there are plenty of restaurants that have delicious food to serve.
This street is also the beginning of Chinatown and Eolou Street, which is the pedestrian shopping area.
When you move to Athens with IntlMOVE, this market is a great place to visit to see some of the local culture.
Mount Lycabettus
When you have a morning or an afternoon free, take a trek up Mount Lycabettus for a great view of Athens.
At the top of the mountain, there is a café to get something to eat after your weary travels uphill.
There is also an amphitheatre so you can enjoy some outdoor entertainment.
Luckily there is a train that will take you to the top if you are not in the mood for exercise.
The Plaka
When you move to Athens, you can leave your winter gear at home because the city is warm almost all year.
When you have a lot of warm days and nights, you can take advantage of the weather by finding a lot of things to do outside.
This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens with plenty to see and lots of things to do.
There are great restaurants with outdoor seating and lots of shops as well.
If you are into history, there are plenty of Greek and Roman ruins throughout this area of the city.
The Plaka is also equipped with the famous Brettos distillery.
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
Overlooking the sea, there is a beautiful temple that was built for Poseidon.
Poseidon was God of the Sea, so the beautiful location is fitting.
There is a beach just below the temple that is perfect for swimming or just catching some rays.
Visit the temple when the sun is setting for a truly breathtaking view of the sea and sun.
There is plenty to do and see in Athens, so your international move will be a lot of fun and filled with great experiences.
When you are ready to move to Athens, contact IntlMOVE to ship all of your household good.
Moving to Greece: Greek Mythology
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Greek mythology is one of the most intriguing influences on Western culture.
When moving to Greece, it will be good for you to know a little bit about the stories that came from your new country.
This religion has influenced politics, art and even many things we say today relate back to Greek Mythology.
IntlMOVE has put together a brief introduction to the Gods and some of the great Greek mythology stories.
When the god, Cronus, was overthrown by his sons there was a fight for power.
His sons, Zeus, Poseidon and Hades drew lots to decide who would become supreme ruler of all the Gods.
Zeus was the winner.
The brothers divided creation and each took a piece to control.
Zeus ruled the land and air, Poseidon ruled all water and Hades ruled the underworld.
Zeus is the god of thunder and lightning and is the ruler of the Gods.
His weapon of choice is a thunderbolt that he throws at his enemies or those who anger him.
He was considered a just god and punished those who break oaths or lie.
Although he is married to Hera, Zeus is known for his many affairs.
Poseidon, god of the sea, is Zeus’s brother.
He is married to Amphitrite.
His weapon is his trusty trident and he is known for his temper.
Hades, who is also the brother of Zeus, is lord of underworld and rules over the dead.
He abducted Persephone who he took as his wife.
He has a helmet that makes him invisible and is known to be very greedy and terrible.
Hestia is Zeus’s sister.
She is the Goddess of the Hearth, but does not play a role in a lot of the ancient stories.
Demeter is Zeus’s sister and is the goddess of corn, grain and harvest.
When her daughter, Persephone, was taken from her by Hades, she put a curse on the earth for all plants to wither and die.
Persephone had to spend 4 months in with Hades, so when she is allowed to return to Earth, Demeter bears her gifts in springtime.
This is how seasons were explained.
Hera is Zeus’s wife and also his sister.
She is the goddess of marriage and childbirth.
She did not want to marry Zeus, but she was tricked.
In fact, she even convinced the other gods to participate in a revolt against her husband.
The gods failed and Hera had to promise never to revolt again, but she did try to outwit Zeus in many instances.
Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera, which both disliked him.
He is the god of war, but he is also considered a coward.
He was mean and murderous.
Hephaestus is also the son of Zeus and Hera.
He is married to Aphrodite and is the god of smiths and weavers.
He is known as an ugly god, who is also lame.
Athena is the daughter of Zeus, and also his favorite child.
She was born from her father’s head fully grown and in full armor.
Athena is the goddess of the city, handicrafts and agriculture.
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto.
He is the god of music.
Artemis is the twin sister of Apollo.
She is the goddess of chastity and the protector of the young.
Artemis protects women during childbirth.
All wild animals are sacred to her, with a particular fondness for the deer.
Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire and beauty.
She was born from the sea in a giant scallop shell and then walked onto the shore at Cyprus.
She had a golden girdle, which made her irresistible to men.
Hermes, who is Zeus’s messenger, is the fastest of the gods.
He is son of Zeus and Maia and wears winged sandals, a winged hat and carries a magic wand.
He is the god of thieves and commerce and also acts as a guide for the dead to go to the underworld.
Eros, who is today known as Cupid, was the god of love.
The attractive young man had wings and used arrows to pierce the hearts of people falling in love.
Hercules is the son of Zeus and the mortal woman, Alcmene.
He is known for the 12 difficult tasks he had to perform, which were given to him by Hera.
Hera was jealous of Zeus’s affair with Alcmene and made life very difficult for this mythical hero.