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The Parthenon is the ultimate symbol. It is the universal symbol, the symbol of the civilization of civilizations and from this symbolism UNESCO chose it in the most absolute way as an emblem of the world, as an emblem of the common history of the human species. And rightly asked an unprecedented question, not to be answered but to always remain a question of reflection and reflection. "Can a unique monument serve as a symbol of both nationality and international culture?" (M. Beard).
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Parthenon
421 locals recommend
The Parthenon is the ultimate symbol. It is the universal symbol, the symbol of the civilization of civilizations and from this symbolism UNESCO chose it in the most absolute way as an emblem of the world, as an emblem of the common history of the human species. And rightly asked an unprecedented question, not to be answered but to always remain a question of reflection and reflection. "Can a unique monument serve as a symbol of both nationality and international culture?" (M. Beard).
The National Archaeological Museum of Greece is one of the most important museums in the world in the field of Ancient Art. His collections represent all the cultures that flourished in Greece from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman period.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
The National Archaeological Museum of Greece is one of the most important museums in the world in the field of Ancient Art. His collections represent all the cultures that flourished in Greece from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman period.
Filopappou hill is a hill of Athens, located opposite and southwest of the Acropolis. It is connected with the hills of the Observatory (Nymphs hill) and Pnyx. At its top is the monument to Philopappos, erected by the high Philopappos during the Roman period and named after the hill.
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 Φυλής
526 locals recommend
Filopappou hill is a hill of Athens, located opposite and southwest of the Acropolis. It is connected with the hills of the Observatory (Nymphs hill) and Pnyx. At its top is the monument to Philopappos, erected by the high Philopappos during the Roman period and named after the hill.
Its first name for the National Garden until 1974 was "Royal Garden". The park is located next to the Greek Parliament and extends to the south where the Zappeion Palace is located opposite the Panathinaikos Stadium where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The National Garden is 15.5 hectares. It is located in the center of Athens and, adding the garden of Zappeion with an area of ​​13 hectares, the park has an area of ​​28.5 hectares, ie a total of 285 acres. The garden houses ancient ruins, columns, mosaics, etc. At its southeastern end are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the great Philelina Eynardos, while at its southern end is the bust of the national poet Dionysios Solomos and Aristotle.
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
1171 locals recommend
Its first name for the National Garden until 1974 was "Royal Garden". The park is located next to the Greek Parliament and extends to the south where the Zappeion Palace is located opposite the Panathinaikos Stadium where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The National Garden is 15.5 hectares. It is located in the center of Athens and, adding the garden of Zappeion with an area of ​​13 hectares, the park has an area of ​​28.5 hectares, ie a total of 285 acres. The garden houses ancient ruins, columns, mosaics, etc. At its southeastern end are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the great Philelina Eynardos, while at its southern end is the bust of the national poet Dionysios Solomos and Aristotle.
Zappeion Megaron, or simply Zappeion, is one of the most important buildings in Athens. It is located south of the National Garden and the old Palaces and west of the Panathinaiko Stadium. Its construction was funded by the national benefactor Evangelis Zappas and was completed in 1888. The neoclassical mansion is intertwined with the history of modern Greece. Today it operates as a conference and exhibition center.
164 locals recommend
Zappeion Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
164 locals recommend
Zappeion Megaron, or simply Zappeion, is one of the most important buildings in Athens. It is located south of the National Garden and the old Palaces and west of the Panathinaiko Stadium. Its construction was funded by the national benefactor Evangelis Zappas and was completed in 1888. The neoclassical mansion is intertwined with the history of modern Greece. Today it operates as a conference and exhibition center.
The Panathinaiko Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a stadium in Athens located in the area of Pagrati, east of Zappeion and north of the hill of Ardittos, through which the Ilissos River passes. At the Panathinaiko Stadium, competitions were held for the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896. With the reconstruction of the Stadium for the holding of the first Modern Olympic Games, the development of the wider district of Pagrati began.
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou
870 locals recommend
The Panathinaiko Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a stadium in Athens located in the area of Pagrati, east of Zappeion and north of the hill of Ardittos, through which the Ilissos River passes. At the Panathinaiko Stadium, competitions were held for the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896. With the reconstruction of the Stadium for the holding of the first Modern Olympic Games, the development of the wider district of Pagrati began.
Lycabettus Hill is a hill in Athens. It has the small church of Agios Georgios at the top and there is also a cable car. Lycabettus is the second highest point of the Athens basin after Turkovounia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
Lycabettus Hill is a hill in Athens. It has the small church of Agios Georgios at the top and there is also a cable car. Lycabettus is the second highest point of the Athens basin after Turkovounia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
At the southern tip of Attica, where the Attic sky meets the Aegean Sea, stands the proud temple of Poseidon, the mythical god of the sea. Climbing the steep cliffs of Cape Sounio, it will whisper to you its myths and history from antiquity to the present day.
291 locals recommend
Sounion
291 locals recommend
At the southern tip of Attica, where the Attic sky meets the Aegean Sea, stands the proud temple of Poseidon, the mythical god of the sea. Climbing the steep cliffs of Cape Sounio, it will whisper to you its myths and history from antiquity to the present day.
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important in the world, includes unique masterpieces, mainly original works of archaic and classical Greek art, which are directly connected to the sacred rock of the Athenian Acropolis. These are free votive sculptures, as well as sets of architectural sculptures that adorned the buildings erected during various historical periods on the Acropolis.
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou Areopagitou
2190 locals recommend
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important in the world, includes unique masterpieces, mainly original works of archaic and classical Greek art, which are directly connected to the sacred rock of the Athenian Acropolis. These are free votive sculptures, as well as sets of architectural sculptures that adorned the buildings erected during various historical periods on the Acropolis.

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Plaka is a district in the center of Athens below the Acropolis. It borders on the south with the district of Makrigianni, on the east with the area of ​​Stylon of Olympian Zeus and Zappeion, on the north with the shopping center of Athens and on the west with Monastiraki. It has been characterized as a traditional settlement. It is also known as the "District of the Gods". After the war, the buildings of Plaka were considered to be preserved in their entirety, with the result that Plaka is the only district in Athens where one can see the city as it was 100 years ago. Museums, taverns, restaurants, cafes and tourist shops operate in the area, while buildings of famous citizens of old Athens are preserved. In the section of Plaka towards the Acropolis there are Anafiotika.
1301 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1301 locals recommend
Plaka is a district in the center of Athens below the Acropolis. It borders on the south with the district of Makrigianni, on the east with the area of ​​Stylon of Olympian Zeus and Zappeion, on the north with the shopping center of Athens and on the west with Monastiraki. It has been characterized as a traditional settlement. It is also known as the "District of the Gods". After the war, the buildings of Plaka were considered to be preserved in their entirety, with the result that Plaka is the only district in Athens where one can see the city as it was 100 years ago. Museums, taverns, restaurants, cafes and tourist shops operate in the area, while buildings of famous citizens of old Athens are preserved. In the section of Plaka towards the Acropolis there are Anafiotika.
At the same time, all the seasons of Athens are present in Monastiraki Square, within this small area is the whole history of the city. The chapel of Panagia Pantanassa of Byzantine origin is what is left of the nunnery that gave the name to the area. The Roman Library of Hadrian, the Tzistaraki Mosque, the neoclassical power station of the oldest in the network, modernist buildings and vendors with all kinds of objects compose the explosive identity of the square.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
841 locals recommend
At the same time, all the seasons of Athens are present in Monastiraki Square, within this small area is the whole history of the city. The chapel of Panagia Pantanassa of Byzantine origin is what is left of the nunnery that gave the name to the area. The Roman Library of Hadrian, the Tzistaraki Mosque, the neoclassical power station of the oldest in the network, modernist buildings and vendors with all kinds of objects compose the explosive identity of the square.

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ΗΣΑΠ & ΜΕΤΡΟ

Τα δύο αυτά μέσα αποτελούν την κύριο άξονα για την μετακίνησή σας στην Αττική These two media are the main axis for your movement in Attica
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Δωρεάν είσοδο στα μουσεία και στους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους Free admission to museums and archeological sites

Από 1η Νοεμβρίου έως και 15 Απριλίου την 1η Κυριακή του μήνα είναι δωρεάν η είσοδος σε όλα τα μουσεία και τους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους From November 1st to April 15th on the 1st Sunday of the month it is free to enter all museums and archeological sites
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Εισιτήρια μέσων μαζικής μεταφοράς Public transport tickets

Επιλέξτε το εισιτήριό σας βάση των ημερών που θα παραμείνετε στην πόλη . Choose your ticket based on the days you stay in the city.
Book before you go

Για την είσοδό σας σε μουσεία και αρχαιολογικούς χώρους For your entrance to museums and archeological sites

Από το site: etickets.tap.gr μπορείτε να κάνετε on line αγορά και κράτηση εισιτηρίων για όλα τα μουσεία και τους αρχαιολογικούς χώρους. Έτσι γλιτώνετε τις μεγάλες ουρές αναμονής για την είσοδό σας. From the site: etickets.tap.gr you can buy online and book tickets for all museums and archeological sites. This saves the long queues for your entry.
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Άνετα παπούτσια Comfortable shoes

όταν θα επισκεφθείτε την Ακρόπολη , πλάκα και τις γύρω περιοχές θα πρέπει να φοράτε άνετα παπούτσια και κυρίως οι γυναίκες να αποφύγουν τα τακούνια. When you visit the Acropolis, have fun and the surrounding areas you should wear comfortable shoes and especially women to avoid heels.
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Προσωπικά σας αντικείμενα Personal Belongings

Προσέχεται παντα τα προσωπικά σας αντικείμενα και αποφύγεται να έχετε μεγάλες τσάντες μαζί σας στο κέντρο της πόλης. You must always takes care of your personal belongings and avoids having big bags with you in the city center.