Location: On a rock, on the highest point of the city
Description: The Acropolis is also known as the Sacred Rock. It is famous all over the world as the symbol of Greece. Apart from the rock itself, also visit the Acropolis Museum, just opposite the ancient site. |
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Location: In the centre of Athens
Description: This is a popular neighbourhood in the centre of Athens. It is famous for its open-air cafeterias and the antique stores with bargain prices.
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Location: Close to Monastiraki, in the centre of Athens
Description: This place is where the Ancient Athenians used to gather to take political decisions. The most important monuments of the Ancient Agora is the temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalus. |
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Location: In the centre of Athens
Description: This is a unique neighbourhood which has managed to keep its traditional character, although it is found in the centre of Athens.
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Location: On Patision street, close to Omonoia square
Description: This impressive building used to host the First Greek Parliament, but now it has turned into the Archaeological Museum of Athens. It hosts findings from the prehistoric times still present. |
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Location: Next to Syntagme square and the Greek Parliament
Description: This is a lush green environment in the heart of Athens. It was created in the middle 19th century with exotic plants and offers a scenic place for walking. |
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Location: Syntagma square is the centre of Athens
Description: This is centre of Athens. It is a busy square but has some nice sightseeings, such as the Greek Parliament and the close by National Garden. |
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Location: Close to the Ancient Agora
Description: This is the favourite area for the Athenians to have a walk and sit for a coffee. It is a lovely neighbourhood with view to the Acropolis. |
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Location: About 70 km to the south of Athens
Description: Many daily tours are organized to the Cape Sounion, which is the southernmost part of Attica. Sounio is famous for the Temple of Poseidon and its wonderful sunset. |
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Location: 6 km from the centre of Athens
Description: This lovely church was built in the 11th century and is found close to the city centre. The surrounding of the Monastery is lush green and scenic. |
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Location: About 40 km to the north of Athens
Description: Schinias is said to be one of the best beaches in Attica. It has a long and sandy coastline and it is very well organized. |
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Location: An hour by ferry from Athens
Description: Aegina is a lovely island that has become popular as a weekend destination from Athens. It has a lot of sightseeing and many beautiful beaches. |
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Location: Just one hour by hydrofoil from Athens
Description: Poros is a picturesque island that is frequented by weekend tourists. It is known for its great beaches and picturesque villages. |
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Location: About 40 km from Athens, close to Spata village
Description: This is the only zoo in Greece and it is privately-owned. It hosts a vast bird collection, which is the theird largest collection in the world, and a large number of wild animals. A large effort is made to provide a natural environment for the wild animals. |
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Description: To get a better view of Athens, you can take the half day or daily tours around the town, with visits to the most famous sights and neighbourhoods. Moreover, Athens can be a great base for excursions around Greece and visits to the archaeological sites of Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, the famous Monasteries of Meteora and other picturesque Greek towns. |
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