Nowhere is the course of history felt more clearly than in the capital of Greece! Take a look at the high Sacred Hill and the ruins of the Parthenon, and you can easily imagine yourself as a resident of the ancient polis. Fall in love with Athens and the ancient city will love you!
Athens is unlike any other city in the world. The majestic ruins of Ancient Hellas have been preserved here and a serene holiday atmosphere reigns. Ancient monuments coexist with modern quarters of nightclubs and art galleries. Traveling through the Greek capital and its surroundings is endless, and every day brings interesting experiences and discoveries.
Athens sightseeing map
Acropolis of Athens
The cities of Ancient Greece had their own acropolis, but none of them could compare with the Athenian one. Now it is the most attractive attraction in Athens! A walk along the Acropolis is an extremely interesting journey into the depths of ancient history. Its plan is striking in its scale, and the ancient ruins leave a very strong impression. Find out more about the Acropolis of Athens.
Gazi club area
What to see in Athens for lovers of fun parties? Head to the bustling Gazi area, full of restaurants, bars and clubs and colorful graffiti on the walls. The popular cultural complex "Technopolis" is located in the former industrial quarter of the city. This is a huge old factory that has been converted into a museum and exhibition center with a stage.
Agora in Athens
There are ancient temples not only in the Acropolis, but also in the main market square of the ancient polis - Agora. Important meetings were held there, various goods were sold, competitions, theatrical performances and offerings were made to the gods. There are many attractions in the Athenian Agora - be sure to see them. Find out more about the Agora.
Siggra Forest
A well-kept pine and almond tree garden is a real oasis in a big city. Siggru Forest is located between Maroussi and Kifissia, in the southern suburbs of Athens. This is a place where you can take a break from the noise of cars, the hustle and bustle of the streets and enjoy the peace and quiet. The forest is perfect for a fun picnic. Most importantly, don't forget to clean up your trash!
Plaka and Anafiotika districts
Plaka is one of the most beautiful and welcoming areas of Athens, with a relaxed atmosphere. There are many taverns and shops. Anafiotika is only a small part of the Plaka area, for this is its gem. Walk between the manicured houses, admire the views of Athens and the blooming bougainvillea. Find out more about the Plaka and Anafiotika districts.
Pnyx
Attraction of Athens, which will interest connoisseurs of history - a rocky hill a kilometer from the Acropolis. Pnyx is considered the birthplace of democracy in Ancient Greece. The inhabitants of the ancient polis gathered here to solve the most important issues in the life of the city. A stone tribune has been preserved on the hill, from which the fiery speeches of Demosthenes, Pericles and Themistocles sounded. There is a green park around the hill.
Lake Vouliagmeni
An amazing lake with warm salt water, which has healing properties, is a favorite vacation spot for Athens residents and tourists. People come to Vouliagmeni at any time of the year, as the water temperature is between + 20 ° C and + 27 ° C. According to one of the legends, an insidious mermaid lives in the lake, and she drags young men to the bottom. Learn more about Lake Vouliagmeni.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Olympion - the largest sanctuary in ancient Greece - was built for 650 years! The historian Titus Livy wrote that the magnificent building is the only temple worthy of Zeus himself. Although only one corner and a few columns survived from the gigantic structure, the temple of Olympian Zeus makes a strong impression. We advise you to definitely see it while walking around Athens. Learn more about the Temple of Zeus.
Psirri area
One of the busiest areas of Athens attracts lovers of street art, art galleries, Greek taverns, uzerii - bars and restaurants with live music. After the sun goes down, everything starts to change. Bright lights are lit in the clubs and music is playing from the bars. Each establishment has its own face. Often the host himself serves the guests together with the waiters. In Psirri there is a rule - the more company at the table, the more fun!
Parnis Park
The highest national park in Greece is located in the mountains north of Athens. The main attraction of the reserve is the Parnis mountain covered with dense forests. There are many excursion routes in the park. People come here to enjoy nature, breathe in the mountain air, drink spring water, see Pan's cave, Fili fortress and the ancient Triada-Parnito chapel. A great alternative to walking in city parks!
Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon
If you are a romantic at heart, it will be unforgivable to miss this attraction of Athens! The top of the rocky Cape Sounion is decorated with the columns of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon. A wonderful place to watch the sunset! Learn more about Cape Sounion and the Temple.
Panaitinaikos stadium
Is it interesting to see the place where the 1896 Olympics took place? The historic stadium in Athens was built of white marble where the Hellenic amphitheater stood in ancient times.
The entrance costs 5 €. Each tourist is given an audio guide. You can listen to a detailed story about the history of the Olympic movement in Greece, outstanding athletes and walk on the treadmills!
Archaeological Museum
The famous museum is located in the city center. You won't be able to drop in here for a couple of minutes! The exposition is so interesting and rich that it is better to plan at least 2 hours to explore the halls. See unique pieces of bronze, ivory and stone, silver and gold jewelry, coins, weapons, and wall murals. Collections of sculptures and ceramics are among the best in the world. A ticket costs 10 €, visitors under 18 are admitted free of charge.
Roman forum
100m east of the Athenian Agora, see a smaller landmark, the ancient Roman Forum. It was created during the time of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus. In the era of ancient Rome, the beautiful square was surrounded by slender columns, and people entered it through the gate of Athena Archegetis.
Today, the forum has preserved the ruins of ancient buildings, the Tower of the Winds, the small temple of Agoranomio and the Fethiye Jami Mosque. Entrance to the territory costs 2 €.
One of the unique sights of Athens is called the Kirrist clock. The octagonal marble tower is the oldest meteorological monument in Greece. It was built in the middle of the 1st century BC. In Christian times, there was a church in the tower, and under Ottoman rule, there were tekie dervishes.
The original building is made of marble and is 12.1 m high and 8 m wide. Each corner is oriented along the wind rose. Allegorical bas-reliefs depicting Boreas, Nota, Zephyr, Evra and other winds adorn the edges at the top of the building.
