Guidebook for Athens

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Guidebook for Athens

Getting Around

Metro Line M3 direct to Airport. Ambelokipi Station.
Leof. Alexandras 170
170 Leoforos Alexandras
Metro Line M3 direct to Airport. Ambelokipi Station.
Metro Line M1, Victoria Station
29 locals recommend
Platia Viktorias
29 locals recommend
Metro Line M1, Victoria Station
Metro Line M2, Panepistimio Station.
11 locals recommend
University of Athens Central Building
11 locals recommend
Metro Line M2, Panepistimio Station.
Metro Line M1+M3, Monastiraki Station
85 locals recommend
Monastiraki Metro Station
12 Pl. Monastirakiou
85 locals recommend
Metro Line M1+M3, Monastiraki Station
Metro Line M2+M3, Syntagma Station
553 locals recommend
Syntagma Square
Platia Sintagmatos
553 locals recommend
Metro Line M2+M3, Syntagma Station

Essentials

"OK" supermarket
Vatatzi 65-67
65-67 Vatatzi
"OK" supermarket

Parks & Nature

Strefi Hill is 2 steps from the house and you can see a lot of Athens from there. For many years in the 19th and 20th centuries there was a quarry there which however ceased its operation in the 20s, when the tree planting and the hill began. In 1963 the Strefi family (who owned it) donated the hill to the municipality of Athens. On the hill there is a small outdoor theater, a basketball court, a playground and a canteen area.
117 locals recommend
Strefi Hill
134 Emmanouil Benaki
117 locals recommend
Strefi Hill is 2 steps from the house and you can see a lot of Athens from there. For many years in the 19th and 20th centuries there was a quarry there which however ceased its operation in the 20s, when the tree planting and the hill began. In 1963 the Strefi family (who owned it) donated the hill to the municipality of Athens. On the hill there is a small outdoor theater, a basketball court, a playground and a canteen area.
Mount Lycabettus, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens at 300 meters above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. The hill is a tourist destination and you can see all Athens from up there. Can be ascended by road and a railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (can be found at Aristippou street).
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens at 300 meters above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. The hill is a tourist destination and you can see all Athens from up there. Can be ascended by road and a railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (can be found at Aristippou street).
The park was designed in 1934 and its purpose was to honour the heroes of the Greek Revolution of 1821, 21 of whom are depicted in marble busts standing in the park. In the central square of the Park there is a fountain surrounded by many plants that thrive in the Mediterranean climate and create beautiful natural colour combinations, corresponding to each season.
30 locals recommend
Pedion Tou Areos Park
Leoforos Alexandras
30 locals recommend
The park was designed in 1934 and its purpose was to honour the heroes of the Greek Revolution of 1821, 21 of whom are depicted in marble busts standing in the park. In the central square of the Park there is a fountain surrounded by many plants that thrive in the Mediterranean climate and create beautiful natural colour combinations, corresponding to each season.

Sightseeing

The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: Akrópolis) is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: Akrópolis) is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
The first Museum of Acropolis was completed in 1874 and underwent a moderate extension in the 1950s. However, subsequent excavations on the Acropolis hill brought many new artefacts to light, therefore, the museum’s capacity was significantly expanded. The new building was designed by Bernard Tschumi and Michali Fotiades, and constructed from 2002-2007 on Areopagitou Street.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
The first Museum of Acropolis was completed in 1874 and underwent a moderate extension in the 1950s. However, subsequent excavations on the Acropolis hill brought many new artefacts to light, therefore, the museum’s capacity was significantly expanded. The new building was designed by Bernard Tschumi and Michali Fotiades, and constructed from 2002-2007 on Areopagitou Street.
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide. During World War II the museum was closed and the antiquities were sealed in special protective boxes and buried, in order to avoid their destruction and looting. In 1945 exhibits were again displayed under the direction of Christos Karouzos.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide. During World War II the museum was closed and the antiquities were sealed in special protective boxes and buried, in order to avoid their destruction and looting. In 1945 exhibits were again displayed under the direction of Christos Karouzos.
The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Vouli ton Ellinon), is located in the Old Royal Palace, looking onto Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece. You must absolutely visit the "Change of Guards" the Evzones, or Evzoni, is the name of several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, it refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens.
242 locals recommend
Hellenic Parliament
2 Βουλής
242 locals recommend
The Hellenic Parliament (Greek: Vouli ton Ellinon), is located in the Old Royal Palace, looking onto Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece. You must absolutely visit the "Change of Guards" the Evzones, or Evzoni, is the name of several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, it refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens.
In 1869, the Greek Parliament seized 80,000 square metres of public land between the Palace Gardens and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus. It passed a bill on 30th November 1869 concerning the facilities of the Olympic Games, as Zappeion was the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world. The ancient Panathenian stadium was also renovated for this cause.
179 locals recommend
Zappeion
179 locals recommend
In 1869, the Greek Parliament seized 80,000 square metres of public land between the Palace Gardens and the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus. It passed a bill on 30th November 1869 concerning the facilities of the Olympic Games, as Zappeion was the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world. The ancient Panathenian stadium was also renovated for this cause.
The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway resembling, in some respects, a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of residences on the eastern side of the city including the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It has been suggested that the arch was built to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city, on the occasion of the dedication of the nearby temple complex in 131 or 132 AD. It is not certain who commissioned the arch, although it is probable that the citizens of Athens or another Greek city had realized its construction and design.
158 locals recommend
Hadrian's Arch
50 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
158 locals recommend
The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway resembling, in some respects, a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of residences on the eastern side of the city including the Temple of Olympian Zeus. It has been suggested that the arch was built to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city, on the occasion of the dedication of the nearby temple complex in 131 or 132 AD. It is not certain who commissioned the arch, although it is probable that the citizens of Athens or another Greek city had realized its construction and design.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal ruined temple in the center of Athens dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Its construction dates back to the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world. However, it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman periods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was renowned as the greatest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
731 locals recommend
Temple of Olympian Zeus
731 locals recommend
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a colossal ruined temple in the center of Athens dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Its construction dates back to the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world. However, it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman periods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was renowned as the greatest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
Plaka & Monastiraki is the old historical district of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. This quaint area consists of various winding and labyrinthine alleys of neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year!!!
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
841 locals recommend
Plaka & Monastiraki is the old historical district of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. This quaint area consists of various winding and labyrinthine alleys of neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year!!!

Everything Else

Maybe the best way to see around Athens is to catch up a bus. Greek local busses has divide Athens (bus routes) as : 1. Athens Line (Center, Acropolis) 2. Piraeus Line (Port of Athens) 3. Riviera & Beaches Line (it’s not the Greek island crystal-clear beaches but…) CLOSE TIKETS via internet there are discounds !!! There are a lot of options here are some : http://www.sightsofathens.gr/ http://www.athensopentour.com/ https://www.citysightseeing.gr/
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 2
2 Leoforos Andrea Siggrou
Maybe the best way to see around Athens is to catch up a bus. Greek local busses has divide Athens (bus routes) as : 1. Athens Line (Center, Acropolis) 2. Piraeus Line (Port of Athens) 3. Riviera & Beaches Line (it’s not the Greek island crystal-clear beaches but…) CLOSE TIKETS via internet there are discounds !!! There are a lot of options here are some : http://www.sightsofathens.gr/ http://www.athensopentour.com/ https://www.citysightseeing.gr/