Athens Sights - Page 3

Ancient site of Kerameikos

Ancient site of Kerameikos

Ancient Sites
​​ Kerameikos

Despite its central location, this site is one of the greenest places in Athens. Kerameikos was the cemetery of Ancient Athens from the 12th century BC to the Roman Times, around the 1st century BC. The museum of Kerameikos houses marble columns, sculptures, vases, and many figurines.

National Museum of Contemporary Arts

National Museum of Contemporary Arts

Museums
​​ Fix

The National Museum of Contemporary Art is housed in the Fix Building on Kallirrois Avenue. It welcomes loyal guests and new visitors alike to dive into the seductive world of contemporary art.

Goulandris Museum

Goulandris Museum

Museums
​​ Pagrati

The Goulandris Museum in Athens opened its doors to the public in 2019. Established by the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation, its rich collection includes rare creations of the most important artists of the European avant-garde.

First Cemetery

First Cemetery

Other
​​ Mets

The First Cemetery of Athens is the official cemetery of the City of Athens and the first to be built. It opened in 1837 and soon became a prestigious cemetery for Greeks and foreigners.

Experience Park

Experience Park

Hills and Parks
​​ Elliniko

The modern premises of the Ellinikon Experience Park replaced the old facilities of the former airport of Athens. It now welcomes guests of all ages and offers exciting activities in a beautiful area.

Technopolis

Technopolis

Cultural Centres
​​ Gazi

Technopolis is an industrial museum and a major cultural venue hosting numerous exhibitions, seminars, music concerts, and other cultural activities. It is situated in the city's former gasworks in Gazi, next to Kerameikos Metro Station.

Laiki Agora (Farmer's market)

Laiki Agora (Farmer's market)

Other
​​ Exarchia

The farmer’s market, or laiki as it is simply known, is a weekly open market taking place in different neighborhoods of Athens and its suburbs, selling fresh Greek produce in designated places on specific days.

Goulandris Natural History Museum

Goulandris Natural History Museum

Museums
​​ Kifisia

The Goulandris Natural History Museum is a huge museum covering over 12,00 square meters acvross six floors, and housed in a beautiful neoclassical building in the area of Kifisia. Aiming to promote environmental awareness, it boasts extensive zoological, paleontological, botanical, and mineral collections.

Monastery of Daphni

Monastery of Daphni

Churches
​​ Haidari

The Monastery of Daphni was built in the 6th century BC. One of the oldest monasteries in Attica, it has been damaged and rebuilt many times over the centuries. It stands out for its wonderful frescoes.

Monastery of Kaisariani

Monastery of Kaisariani

Churches
​​ Kaisariani

The Monastery of Kaisariani was built in the 11th century and is dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin. It was originally a temple to the glory of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and nature. A lovely green forest surrounds the monastery and many trekking paths cross it.

Eleusis Archaeological Site

Eleusis Archaeological Site

Ancient Sites
​​ Elefsina

The Archaeological Site of Elefsina is one of the biggest archeological sites in Greece, with findings that date back to various historic periods. It is located 24 km east of Athens center.

Onassis Stegi

Onassis Stegi

Cultural Centres
​​ Neos Kosmos

Onassis Stegi is a spacious cultural center in the neighborhood of Neos Kosmos, hosting live music shows, theater plays, and art exhibitions throughout the year.

Church of The Holy Apostles

Church of The Holy Apostles

Churches
​​ Thissio

This church is a jewel built in the 10th century on the western entrance of Ancient Agora. It was restored to its original form in 1954-57, while its 19th-century additions were removed. Fine Byzantine frescoes can be admired inside.

Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

Churches
​​ Syntagma

The church of Panagia Kapnikarea is one of the oldest temples in Athens and admittedly one of the most significant Byzantine edifices.

Archaeological Museum of Keramikos

Archaeological Museum of Keramikos

Museums
​​ Kerameikos

The Archaeological Museum is located right next to the ancient site of Keramikos, the cemetery of ancient Athens. It houses findings from the site, such as funeral columns, vases, and statues.

Benizelou Mansion

Benizelou Mansion

Museums
​​ Plaka

Benizelou Mansion in Athens is the oldest house and the last surviving konak. It is considered to be one of the few examples of such mansions.

Library of Hadrian

Library of Hadrian

Ancient Sites
​​ Monastiraki

The Library of Hadrian is located north of the Roman Agora, right outside the metro station of Monastiraki. It was constructed around 132 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

Municipal Gallery

Municipal Gallery

Museums
​​ Metaxourgio

Since October 2010, the Municipal Gallery of Athens has been housed in a Neoclassical building in Metaxourgio. It has about 3,000 pieces, most of them painted by Greek artists.

Historical Museum

Historical Museum

Museums
​​ Syntagma

The Historical Museum is housed in a beautiful Neoclassical building that used to house the Parliament until 1932. It is the oldest museum of its kind and exhibits collections that date from the 15th century until World War II.

Museum of Islamic Art

Museum of Islamic Art

Museums
​​ Kerameikos

The Museum of Islamic Art is a department of the Benaki Museum that opened in July 2004. It is housed in a Neoclassical building and hosts about 10,000 items that date from the 7th to the 19th century.

Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris

Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris

Churches
​​ Thissio

The Church of Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris is located on Filopappos Hill, on the way to Pnyx and the Monument of Filopappou. It is a tiny church whose name means Saint Demetrius the Bombardier.