Guidebook for Αθήνα
Sightseeing
The meeting point of Greece’s past and future, holding the origins of Western civilization.
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Museo ng Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe meeting point of Greece’s past and future, holding the origins of Western civilization.
Get the chance to see one of the most significant archaeological sites of the world! Truly amazing!
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Acropolis ng Athens
Get the chance to see one of the most significant archaeological sites of the world! Truly amazing!
In Syntagma square you can see the Greek Parliament building and in front of it the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones in traditional costume.
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosIn Syntagma square you can see the Greek Parliament building and in front of it the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones in traditional costume.
Is considered to be the most “aristocratic” area of the centre of Athens, you will find many shops selling expensive brands and high couture, modern restaurants, bars and cafés
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Kolonaki
Is considered to be the most “aristocratic” area of the centre of Athens, you will find many shops selling expensive brands and high couture, modern restaurants, bars and cafés
It is one of the most important museums in Athens that you should definitely visit.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosIt is one of the most important museums in Athens that you should definitely visit.
The renovated National Archeological Museum is one of the most remarkable archeological museums in the world. Its outstanding exhibits will give you the opportunity to travel through history!
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe renovated National Archeological Museum is one of the most remarkable archeological museums in the world. Its outstanding exhibits will give you the opportunity to travel through history!
An oasis with more than 500 different species of plants, trees, birds and animals; home to the Botanical Museum, a zoo, a pond, a playground, a children’s library and a traditional cafe!
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Pambansang Hardin
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasAn oasis with more than 500 different species of plants, trees, birds and animals; home to the Botanical Museum, a zoo, a pond, a playground, a children’s library and a traditional cafe!
A living cultural space in the heart of Athens, with over 3,000 artefacts of Cycladic, Ancient Greek and Cypriot art are on display on four floors, in the galleries of the Museum!
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Museo ng Sining ng Cycladic
4 Neofitou DoukaA living cultural space in the heart of Athens, with over 3,000 artefacts of Cycladic, Ancient Greek and Cypriot art are on display on four floors, in the galleries of the Museum!
The Olympieion includes
the sanctuary (temple) of
Olympian Zeus, Roman baths,
classical houses as well as a
section of the ancient city’s
fortification wall!
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Templo ng Olympian Zeus
The Olympieion includes
the sanctuary (temple) of
Olympian Zeus, Roman baths,
classical houses as well as a
section of the ancient city’s
fortification wall!
Following the construction
of the temple of Zeus,
the Athenians, in 131
AD, in honour of Emperor
Hadrian, built an arch on the
northwestern perimeter of
the temple.
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Arko ni Hadrian
50 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasFollowing the construction
of the temple of Zeus,
the Athenians, in 131
AD, in honour of Emperor
Hadrian, built an arch on the
northwestern perimeter of
the temple.
Right under the Acropolis, the 5,000 seat theatre Odeion of Herodes Atticus (built in 161 AD) is a venue for concerts of the Athens Festival!
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Odeon ng Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou Areopagitou Right under the Acropolis, the 5,000 seat theatre Odeion of Herodes Atticus (built in 161 AD) is a venue for concerts of the Athens Festival!
Well worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Parthenon, the Acropolis and the entire city of Athens!
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Filopappou
Well worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Parthenon, the Acropolis and the entire city of Athens!
A two floor building, donated by the king of Pergamum Attalus to the city of Athens. It is thought to have been a kind of ancient commercial centre. Get an idea of everyday life in ancient Athens!
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Stoa ng Attalos
24 AdrianouA two floor building, donated by the king of Pergamum Attalus to the city of Athens. It is thought to have been a kind of ancient commercial centre. Get an idea of everyday life in ancient Athens!
Besides a commercial center, in antiquity, the Agora was also an important political, cultural and religious centre. A unique monument that everyone must visit!
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Ang sinaunang Agora ng Athens
24 AdrianouBesides a commercial center, in antiquity, the Agora was also an important political, cultural and religious centre. A unique monument that everyone must visit!
Thission, the best-preserved
temple of antiquity, was dedicated to
Hephaistos and Athena. It is located in
the western perimeter of the
Agora.
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Thiseio
Thission, the best-preserved
temple of antiquity, was dedicated to
Hephaistos and Athena. It is located in
the western perimeter of the
Agora.
Besides a siginificant point of everyday life of the ancients Athenians, it was the place of burial of citizens who were honoured by the city of Athens!
Κεραμεικός
Besides a siginificant point of everyday life of the ancients Athenians, it was the place of burial of citizens who were honoured by the city of Athens!
Dionyssiou Aeropagitou Str is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouDionyssiou Aeropagitou Str is one of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis, where some of the city’s most significant monuments stand
The Odeion of Herodes Atticus was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Tiberius Claudius Atticus, a teacher and philosopher. You may enjoy the beauty and charm of the Odeion in a morning stroll on the way to the Acropolis.
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Odeon ng Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Odeion of Herodes Atticus was built in 161 AD by the wealthy Herodes Tiberius Claudius Atticus, a teacher and philosopher. You may enjoy the beauty and charm of the Odeion in a morning stroll on the way to the Acropolis.
The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock, linking the fabulous ancient civilization with the modern city.
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Acropoli station
The Acropolis is the symbol of Athens, the sacred rock, linking the fabulous ancient civilization with the modern city.
An architectural masterpiece of great renown. You will appreciate its splendor if you visit, and learn about the history and the secrets of the construction of the Parthenon.
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Parthenon
An architectural masterpiece of great renown. You will appreciate its splendor if you visit, and learn about the history and the secrets of the construction of the Parthenon.
Well worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience: you will find here a magnificent park, important monuments.
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Bundok ng Filopappou
215 ΦυλήςWell worth a visit any time of the year. A walk at Philopappou Hill is a fascinating experience: you will find here a magnificent park, important monuments.
Pnyx is situated between the Hill of the Muses (the location of Philopappus Monument) and the Hill of the Nymphs. The semicircular square was after 6th century BC the location of the assembly of the people of Athens.
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Pnyx
Pnyx is situated between the Hill of the Muses (the location of Philopappus Monument) and the Hill of the Nymphs. The semicircular square was after 6th century BC the location of the assembly of the people of Athens.
The Roman Agora (in the Plaka area) was an architectural complex, built between 19 and 11 B.C., consisting of a large rectangular court surrounded by colonnades (stoas). Behind the stoas were various shops.
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Roman Agora
3 PolignotouThe Roman Agora (in the Plaka area) was an architectural complex, built between 19 and 11 B.C., consisting of a large rectangular court surrounded by colonnades (stoas). Behind the stoas were various shops.
Panathenaikon [Panathenaic] Stadium, a remarkable construction, was made of white marble. The horseshoe shaped stadium faces the National Garden
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ΚΑΛΛΙΜΑΡΜΑΡΟ
2 Platia VarnavaPanathenaikon [Panathenaic] Stadium, a remarkable construction, was made of white marble. The horseshoe shaped stadium faces the National Garden
It is one of the biggest and best equipped digital planetariums in the world. The ultra modern projection room has a capacity of 280 persons, with specially designed reclining; interactive participation seats, thus taking the visitor to a unique virtual reality journey to the universe.
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Planetarium ng Eugenides
st Pentelis It is one of the biggest and best equipped digital planetariums in the world. The ultra modern projection room has a capacity of 280 persons, with specially designed reclining; interactive participation seats, thus taking the visitor to a unique virtual reality journey to the universe.
Shopping
Ermou
ErmouThe city’s best-known commercial street!
all the greatest brands gathered in one the greatest buildings in Athens downtown
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Attica
9 Panepistimiouall the greatest brands gathered in one the greatest buildings in Athens downtown
Ermou
ErmouThe most famous and well known commercial road in the city!
The Mall Athens
35 Andrea PapandreouStores, restaurants, cinemas all in one!
Gintong Hall
37A Leof. KifisiasOne of the most beautiful malls in the city!
notos Αθήνα (Athens)
A famous mall with a variety of brands!
H&M
11 ErmouH&M
11 ErmouZara
138 28is OktovriouZara
138 28is OktovriouMassimo Dutti
2 LazarakiΜΑΣΣΙΜΟ ΝΤΟΥΤΤΙ ΕΛΛΑΣ Α.Ε.Ε.
1 SkoufaLouis Vuitton
St VoukourestiouDIOR Athens
18 VoukourestiouPrada Athens
17 VoukourestiouHermès Athens
Drinks & Nightlife
Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosOne of the best places for early and late night drinks!
Tailor Made Microroastery
2 Agias IrinisGreat cafe at one of downtown's hotspots!
Amazing atmosphere, one the most beautiful bars in Athens downtown. Great cocktails!
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Noel
59B KolokotroniAmazing atmosphere, one the most beautiful bars in Athens downtown. Great cocktails!
Food Scene
Nikitas
19 Ag. AnargironThe number one place to taste the amazing greek cuisine!
Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.The best pork tenderloin ever!
Throubi
2 Pl. Agias IrinisOne of the best and coziest places for coffee and drinks!
Rosalia
59 ValtetsiouLocal dishes, great menu!
Olýmpion
9 AnapafseosIf you want to try real greek food, this is the place!
A great and cozy place for coffee and early drinks. You can accompany your booze with great tarts and delicious desserts.
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Lotte cafe-bistrot
2 Tsami KaratasouA great and cozy place for coffee and early drinks. You can accompany your booze with great tarts and delicious desserts.
A great place for brunch, snack, and coffee. Right next to the Acropolis museum.
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7 CACTUS greek street deli
7 DimitrakopoulouA great place for brunch, snack, and coffee. Right next to the Acropolis museum.
Getting Around
Metro -tram and bus station, one stop after Acropolis.
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Syngrou Fix station
Metro -tram and bus station, one stop after Acropolis.
Parks & Nature
It is a forest in the heart of the city, and among the Athenians’ favourite places for hiking or relaxing in the local cafés and restaurants.
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Likavittos
It is a forest in the heart of the city, and among the Athenians’ favourite places for hiking or relaxing in the local cafés and restaurants.
Strefi Hill is located in the vicinity of Exarhia Square, and despite of its relatively small size (approximately 12.5 acres) it forms a green oasis in the densely built city.
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Strefi Hill
134 Emmanouil BenakiStrefi Hill is located in the vicinity of Exarhia Square, and despite of its relatively small size (approximately 12.5 acres) it forms a green oasis in the densely built city.
A park with a statue of Eleftherios Venizelos (sculpted by the sculptor G. Pappas). In the rear section are three stone built buildings, accommodating the Athens Municipality Arts Centre and the Eleftherios Venizelos Museum. Facing the park is a row of three unadorned neoclassical buildings of the hospitals Aeginitio, Aretaeio, and Alexandra.
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Parko Eleftherias
A park with a statue of Eleftherios Venizelos (sculpted by the sculptor G. Pappas). In the rear section are three stone built buildings, accommodating the Athens Municipality Arts Centre and the Eleftherios Venizelos Museum. Facing the park is a row of three unadorned neoclassical buildings of the hospitals Aeginitio, Aretaeio, and Alexandra.
Arts & Culture
The well-organised museum was founded with the purpose of housing the Goulandris private collection of Cycladic Art. It is one of the leading museums in Athens.
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Museo ng Sining ng Cycladic
4 Neofitou DoukaThe well-organised museum was founded with the purpose of housing the Goulandris private collection of Cycladic Art. It is one of the leading museums in Athens.
It is one of the five most important numismatic museums in the world. It displays more than 600,000 coins, “treasuries” (closed coin collections), standard weights, metals and precious stones, from the ancient Greek period, the Roman period, Byzantium, the western middle Ages, and modern history.
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Museo ng Numismatic
12 El. VenizelouIt is one of the five most important numismatic museums in the world. It displays more than 600,000 coins, “treasuries” (closed coin collections), standard weights, metals and precious stones, from the ancient Greek period, the Roman period, Byzantium, the western middle Ages, and modern history.
The largest part of its exhibition pertains to the characters and historic events of the Greek War of Independence of 1821.
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Pambansang Museo ng Kasaysayan (Lumang Kapulungan)
13 Stadiou The largest part of its exhibition pertains to the characters and historic events of the Greek War of Independence of 1821.
This Museum can rightfully take pride in possessing one of the leading collections of Byzantine icons in the world.
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Museo ng Byzantine at Kristiyano
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasThis Museum can rightfully take pride in possessing one of the leading collections of Byzantine icons in the world.
On display are weapons from the Stone Age and the Classical Period to the World War II.
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Athens War Museum
2-4 RizariOn display are weapons from the Stone Age and the Classical Period to the World War II.
It is the leading Gallery in Greece. The core of the collection comprises of 117 paintings, listed in 1878.
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Pambansang Galeriya
50 MichalakopoulouIt is the leading Gallery in Greece. The core of the collection comprises of 117 paintings, listed in 1878.
It displays the works of Greek and foreign artists, and holds important temporary exhibitions.
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Teknikong Museo ng Etniko Sugronis (EMST)
It displays the works of Greek and foreign artists, and holds important temporary exhibitions.
The only Museum of Contemporary European Painting in Greece, the Frissiras Museum is housed in two neoclassical buildings in Plaka. The collections include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and engravings of major European and Greek artists.
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Frissiras Museum
The only Museum of Contemporary European Painting in Greece, the Frissiras Museum is housed in two neoclassical buildings in Plaka. The collections include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and engravings of major European and Greek artists.
The remarkable collections of this museum are dated from 1650. Modern Greek embroidered items from all over the country are showcased on the ground floor.
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Folk Art Museum Shop
45 AdrianouThe remarkable collections of this museum are dated from 1650. Modern Greek embroidered items from all over the country are showcased on the ground floor.
Founded in 1977, its collection comprises 8,000 authentic pieces, photographs, documents and archives that refer to the 2,300-year-old presence of Jews in Greece.
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The Jewish Museum of Greece
39 NikisFounded in 1977, its collection comprises 8,000 authentic pieces, photographs, documents and archives that refer to the 2,300-year-old presence of Jews in Greece.
It was founded in 1993 for the purpose of informing the public and preserving Greek history and culture by means of modern technology.
Hellenic Cosmos (teatro)
254 PireosIt was founded in 1993 for the purpose of informing the public and preserving Greek history and culture by means of modern technology.
In this important Museum you can learn about the interdependence of living organisms. The museum displays rich collections of insects, mammals, serpents, birds, and shells, and rocks and fossils from Greece.
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Goulandris Natural History Museum
13 LevidouIn this important Museum you can learn about the interdependence of living organisms. The museum displays rich collections of insects, mammals, serpents, birds, and shells, and rocks and fossils from Greece.