Maria’s guidebook
Museums and Important Sightseeing
For museum lovers and also the ones who would like to explore the Greek culture and understand more the Greek civilization.
No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis, the most famous hill in the Greek capital. It’s impossible not to visit this landmark since so many important Greek ruins are located here, including an old citadel for which it is named.
280 locals recommend
Acropolis
No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis, the most famous hill in the Greek capital. It’s impossible not to visit this landmark since so many important Greek ruins are located here, including an old citadel for which it is named.
Parthenon
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouTheater of Dionysus
25 MitseonThe ancient Greek Agora of Athens was used as a commercial or residential gathering place .
63 locals recommend
Ancient Agora of Athens
The ancient Greek Agora of Athens was used as a commercial or residential gathering place .
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens: Built at the base of the Acropolis, the ancient amphitheater of Herodeion, also known as the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, is today one of the best places to experience a live classical theater performance.
442 locals recommend
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens: Built at the base of the Acropolis, the ancient amphitheater of Herodeion, also known as the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, is today one of the best places to experience a live classical theater performance.
The Acropolis may be the most famous hill in Athens, but Philopappos Hill isn’t far behind. It also has an ancient history. Ancient Greeks believed the nine muses lived there and eventually named the hill after a monument to Philopappos.
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςThe Acropolis may be the most famous hill in Athens, but Philopappos Hill isn’t far behind. It also has an ancient history. Ancient Greeks believed the nine muses lived there and eventually named the hill after a monument to Philopappos.
There’s something indescribably graceful about the Temple of Athena Nike that has been standing in a prominent spot on the Acropolis since 420 BC. Athena was the goddess of war and wisdom. Nike is the Greek word for victory. It was at this temple the ancient Greeks prayed for victory in a war against Sparta.
36 locals recommend
Temple of Athena Nike
Διονυσίου ΑρεοπαγίτουThere’s something indescribably graceful about the Temple of Athena Nike that has been standing in a prominent spot on the Acropolis since 420 BC. Athena was the goddess of war and wisdom. Nike is the Greek word for victory. It was at this temple the ancient Greeks prayed for victory in a war against Sparta.
Perhaps the finest museum in Greece. Its three floors showcase impeccable treasures from the Bronze Age up to WWII. Especially gorgeous are the Byzantine icons and the extensive collection of Greek regional costumes, as well as complete sitting rooms from Macedonian mansions, intricately carved and painted
566 locals recommend
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosPerhaps the finest museum in Greece. Its three floors showcase impeccable treasures from the Bronze Age up to WWII. Especially gorgeous are the Byzantine icons and the extensive collection of Greek regional costumes, as well as complete sitting rooms from Macedonian mansions, intricately carved and painted
Immerse yourself among this picturesque and peaceful place in the heart of the city along a sunny day!
1171 locals recommend
National Garden
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasImmerse yourself among this picturesque and peaceful place in the heart of the city along a sunny day!
A must visit in Athens as it is one the most important places of ancient Greece
870 locals recommend
Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouA must visit in Athens as it is one the most important places of ancient Greece
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
For the ones who really love historic this seems like the right place to be !Multiple collections can be found here from contemporary artists all the way back to antiquity. The museum also has a large collection of artwork dating back to the Neolithic Age.
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouFor the ones who really love historic this seems like the right place to be !Multiple collections can be found here from contemporary artists all the way back to antiquity. The museum also has a large collection of artwork dating back to the Neolithic Age.
Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Library
3 AreosFamous Neighborhoods
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
Thiseio
Monastiraki
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Dionysiou AreopagitouUnique and lovely because of how it came to be it is one of the most attractive places for everyone when in Athens !
323 locals recommend
Anafiotika
Unique and lovely because of how it came to be it is one of the most attractive places for everyone when in Athens !
Sightseeing
Greek National Opera, National Library of Greece ,Stavros Niarchos Park as well as many educational ,environmental and recreational activities and events are awaiting for you to explore them free of access!
80 locals recommend
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
364 Leoforos Andrea SiggrouGreek National Opera, National Library of Greece ,Stavros Niarchos Park as well as many educational ,environmental and recreational activities and events are awaiting for you to explore them free of access!
Glyfada
Voula A
Pireas
Fine Dinning and Nightlife
The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousSimple and elegant ,owning already one Michelin star is awaiting for those looking for a special option .
34 locals recommend
Hytra Restaurant & Bar
107-109 Leof. Andrea SiggrouSimple and elegant ,owning already one Michelin star is awaiting for those looking for a special option .
Spondi Restaurant
5 Pirronos
Orizontes Lycabettus
1 Aristippou
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou