The most beautiful places of Athens
The best of Athens
Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, offers a number of interesting monuments, led by the huge Parthenon. At the same time, they are situated in an interesting landscape with many scenic limestone hills surrounded by high mountains.
Athens Acropolis
The most famous acropolis of the world
The Athens Acropolis was the center of the mighty ancient Greek Empire. Its dominant is the most important ancient Greek temple of Parthenon. Acropolis lies on a massive limestone rock with several caves. Apart from the Parthenon, there are many other important historical buildings. continue reading
Filopapp's hill
Amazing view of the Acropolis
Compared to the Acropolis, Filopapp's hill has only a fraction of visitors, but the view from it is absolutely amazing. As if in the palm of your hand you have the whole Acropolis in front of you and on the other side you can watch the long boulevards leading to the sea or to the port of Piraeus. At the top of the hill is a monument to the Roman general Filopappa continue reading
Temple of Hephaestus
The center of the ancient Athens Agora
The Temple of Hephaest (Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion-Hefaisteion) is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments ever. It is located in the Athens Agora, which was once the commercial center of the city. continue reading
Lycabettus
Perfect view of Athens
There are several hills in the center of Athens. The highest of them is Lycabettus (300m above sea level), at the top of which you will find a picturesque church. There is even a small cable car leading to the top. From the hill there is an amazing view of the whole center of Athens, so it is definitely worth a hike continue reading
Monastiraki Square
Athens center
Monastiraki Square is the unwritten center of Athens, just a short walk from the famous historic Acropolis. There are several other interesting buildings around the square, such as the Tzistarakis Mosque, the Pantanassa Church and the Hadrian's Library. Thanks to the metro station, for most tourists it is also the beginning of a circuit around the ancient Athenian monuments. continue reading
Tower of the Winds
Water and sundial in one
The Wind Tower is basically the only more interesting building on the site of a former Roman agora. It is a unique building that contained both a water clock and a sundial. continue reading
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The largest ancient Greek temple
The Temple of Olympian Zeus was the largest ancient temple built in Greece. To this day, only a few massive columns have survived. You can see it from above from the Acropolis. Not far from it is Hadrian's Arch. continue reading
Zappeion
The building was built for the first Olympics
Today, Zappeion is used as a conference center, so it is not open to the public. It is an interesting neoclassical building built at the time of the planning of the first modern Olympics. It is surrounded by gardens just a short walk from the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. continue reading
National Garden of Athens
Paradise oasis in the city center
The National Garden of Athens is essentially an extensive botanical garden adjacent to the Parliament building on one side and Zappeion on the other. It is an oasis of peace and an ideal place to relax after visiting historical monuments. The garden is quite large and there are several nice places to see. continue reading
Panathinaiko Olympic Stadium
Stadium all made of marble
Panathinaiko Stadium is significant for the fact that the first modern Olympic Games took place here. It is built entirely of marble and the upper rows of the stadium have beautiful views of the city. In addition, there are interesting hiking trails on its western side continue reading
Odeon Heroda Attica
Magnificent theater under the Acropolis
A huge theater is built directly below the Acropolis, for up to 5,000 spectators. It is named after the very rich magnate Herod Attik, who built it in memory of his deceased wife. continue reading
Old royal palace
Greek Parliament building
In Syntagma Square you will find the monumental building of the Old Royal Palace, which now houses the Greek Parliament. Tourists usually meet here at 11 am, when there is a change of guards continue reading
Cathedral of Agia Triada in Piraeus
The largest church in Piraeus
In the famous Athenian port of Piraeus you will not only find seagoing ships or yachts. It is officially an independent city, although it belongs to the agglomeration of Athens. Among the most important monuments here is the relatively modern cathedral of Agia Triada continue reading
The first Athens cemetery
The most prestigious Greek cemetery
To the southeast of the city center you will find a large and interesting cemetery. Practically all important Greek personalities are buried here. There are many magnificent tombstones continue reading
Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
The seat of the Archbishop of Athens
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is the most important ecclesiastical building in Athens. However, it was built in the 19th century. In addition, there is a picturesque small church in its vicinity continue reading
Plaka
Romantic neighborhood of colorful houses
Not far from historical monuments and the city center itself, you will find the Plaka district, where time seems to stand still. Here you will find small curved streets, colorful houses glued to each other and romantic nooks. You can also go here for something good in several restaurants. The Balkan well-being is completed only by lazily lying cats everywhere. continue reading
Piraeus
Port of Athens
The largest Greek port for both industry and transport is the Athenian Piteaus, which is easily accessible by local transport – about 30 minutes from the center of Athens. From the port you can take a ferry to other Greek mostly tourist islands or to Italian Sicily. But if you are expecting romantic promenades and shops, you will probably be a little disappointed. continue reading
Suburb of Pireaus harbor
Stairway to Heaven
Interesting views are provided by an elevated hill in the suburbs near the port of Pireaus. From the bay Μικρολίμανο just climb up about 20 minutes, at the top is a small park with a church. Views from here are both of the bay and the sea itself, but also inland on the outskirts of Athens. On the way down to the north, you descend the endless stairs, which provide distant views and a small insight into the local common lifestyle. continue reading
Pebble beach at the port of Athens
Palaio Faliro
When visiting Athens, you can also swim in the sea on the beautiful pebble beach at the port district of Palaio Faliro. continue reading
