Recommendations for places to visit in Athens
Αξιοθέατα
Few sights in the world compare to Athens' Acropolis, with its Parthenon temple perched high on a rocky crag keeping watch over centuries of civilization. A reminder of the glory of ancient Athens, the Acropolis was the center of the ancient city and functioned as a citadel in its protected hilltop location.
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Acropolis of Athens
Few sights in the world compare to Athens' Acropolis, with its Parthenon temple perched high on a rocky crag keeping watch over centuries of civilization. A reminder of the glory of ancient Athens, the Acropolis was the center of the ancient city and functioned as a citadel in its protected hilltop location.
The Acropolis Museum contains one of the most valuable collections of ancient Greek art in the world.
Ticket price: 5€ per person (winter season: November-March)
10€ per person (summer season: April- October)
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Acropolis Museum contains one of the most valuable collections of ancient Greek art in the world.
Ticket price: 5€ per person (winter season: November-March)
10€ per person (summer season: April- October)
Founded in the 19th century, Athens' National Archaeological Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the greatest antiquities museums in the world.
Ticket price: 6€ per person (winter season) or 12€ per person (summer season)
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouFounded in the 19th century, Athens' National Archaeological Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the greatest antiquities museums in the world.
Ticket price: 6€ per person (winter season) or 12€ per person (summer season)
The ancient Agora was the marketplace and the center of everyday life in ancient Athens. For an impressive view of the Agora from afar, head to the north wall of the Acropolis or the roads from the Areopagus.
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Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouThe ancient Agora was the marketplace and the center of everyday life in ancient Athens. For an impressive view of the Agora from afar, head to the north wall of the Acropolis or the roads from the Areopagus.
Sounio is the southernmost point of Athens, located 70 km from its center. You can reach it either by car or by taking the suburban bus, called K.T.E.L., from Egyptou square near Victoria metro station (green line, 2 stops from Monastiraki Station). The ticket price is about 6€
When you arrive, the only thing you have to do is choose the appropriate beach to enjoy a long, refreshing swim. There are plenty of beaches near Sounio.
The afternoon, right before the sunset, s the perfect time to visit the great Temple of Poseidon and the smaller of Temple of Athena, two of the most famous Olympian gods that ancient Greeks used to worship. The archaeological site opens every day from 9:30 am till sunset during winter, and from 9:00 am till the dusk in summer months. The regular ticket price is 8€ and the reduced is 4€.
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Sounion
Sounio is the southernmost point of Athens, located 70 km from its center. You can reach it either by car or by taking the suburban bus, called K.T.E.L., from Egyptou square near Victoria metro station (green line, 2 stops from Monastiraki Station). The ticket price is about 6€
When you arrive, the only thing you have to do is choose the appropriate beach to enjoy a long, refreshing swim. There are plenty of beaches near Sounio.
The afternoon, right before the sunset, s the perfect time to visit the great Temple of Poseidon and the smaller of Temple of Athena, two of the most famous Olympian gods that ancient Greeks used to worship. The archaeological site opens every day from 9:30 am till sunset during winter, and from 9:00 am till the dusk in summer months. The regular ticket price is 8€ and the reduced is 4€.
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Between the northern slopes of the Acropolis and Ermoú Street, the picturesque Pláka neighborhood is a tourist hot spot. The main attraction of this historic area is its charming village ambience. Narrow pedestrian streets and the cheerful little squares of the Pláka quarter are lined with lovely bougainvillea-trimmed pastel-painted houses, restaurants, and shops.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousBetween the northern slopes of the Acropolis and Ermoú Street, the picturesque Pláka neighborhood is a tourist hot spot. The main attraction of this historic area is its charming village ambience. Narrow pedestrian streets and the cheerful little squares of the Pláka quarter are lined with lovely bougainvillea-trimmed pastel-painted houses, restaurants, and shops.
Narrow streets lined with shops selling everything from jewelry and trinkets to clothing and everyday goods is what you'll find in the Athens Flea Market in Monastiraki. This is one of the neighborhood's main draws, but this area has a very unique vibe and is a nice place to just relax at an outdoor patio or wander about.
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Monastiraki
Narrow streets lined with shops selling everything from jewelry and trinkets to clothing and everyday goods is what you'll find in the Athens Flea Market in Monastiraki. This is one of the neighborhood's main draws, but this area has a very unique vibe and is a nice place to just relax at an outdoor patio or wander about.
Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square
For many tourists, watching the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square is an exciting and memorable experience. The Soldiers of the Presidential Guard stand in front of the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square 24 hours a day, year-round. The guards wear traditional costumes complete with pleated skirts, leg tassels, and pompom shoes.
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosChanging of the Guard at Syntagma Square
For many tourists, watching the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square is an exciting and memorable experience. The Soldiers of the Presidential Guard stand in front of the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square 24 hours a day, year-round. The guards wear traditional costumes complete with pleated skirts, leg tassels, and pompom shoes.