Guidebook for Αθήνα
Sightseeing
Acropolis of Athens
Definately a must see attraction.
n the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a green oasis for sunny afternoon trips. The Royal Garden has a private garden for the Royal Palace, which is now the Parliament Building.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amaliasn the heart of Athens, the National Garden provides a green oasis for sunny afternoon trips. The Royal Garden has a private garden for the Royal Palace, which is now the Parliament Building.
A main stop on any Athens tour is the New Acropolis Museum, which resides near the base of the hill overlooking the city. It has the largest collection of Greek architecture and ancient sculptures.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouA main stop on any Athens tour is the New Acropolis Museum, which resides near the base of the hill overlooking the city. It has the largest collection of Greek architecture and ancient sculptures.
The most famous aspect of Syntagma is the changing of the guards by the Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Hellenic Parliament Building is located here as well.
553 locals recommend
Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosThe most famous aspect of Syntagma is the changing of the guards by the Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Hellenic Parliament Building is located here as well.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest temple in Greece. The massive ancient complex took nearly seven centuries to complete.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is known as the largest temple in Greece. The massive ancient complex took nearly seven centuries to complete.
Located to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center. The people gathered here to browse all kinds of commodities.
581 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouLocated to the northwest of the Acropolis, the ancient Agora of Athens was once a marketplace and civic center. The people gathered here to browse all kinds of commodities.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and spreads out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island within the city.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 MnisikleousOne of the most popular tourist attractions in Athens is the Plaka District, which resides under the Acropolis and spreads out to Syntagma. This village is almost like an island within the city.
Located on Kolonos Agoraios hill overlooking the Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus stands on an elevated platform measuring 104 feet long and 45 feet wide.
192 locals recommend
Temple of Hephaestus
3 StirieonLocated on Kolonos Agoraios hill overlooking the Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus stands on an elevated platform measuring 104 feet long and 45 feet wide.
Everything Else
For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing panoramic view of Athens, Mount Lycabettus is an incredible adventure.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
For romantic evenings, gorgeous sunsets and an amazing panoramic view of Athens, Mount Lycabettus is an incredible adventure.
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and a fascinating one! Highlight: the famous Antikythera device.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and a fascinating one! Highlight: the famous Antikythera device.