Attractions and Places to Visit in Athens

A symbol of Western Civilization at its most magnificent, Athens boasts an illustrious history that stretches back more than 3,000 years. The city flourished during classical antiquity and was the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, and Sophocles. More than just a relic of its glorious past, today Athens is a bustling and modern capital city. A completely different vacation experience from the idyllic Greek islands, Athens can feel hectic and crowded but compensates with amazing cultural attractions. The Acropolis is one of the world's most breathtaking ancient ruins, and the city's exceptional archaeology museums display fascinating artifacts uncovered at local sites. Other hidden charms awaiting discovery are the dazzling Byzantine churches found all over the city and the village-like neighborhoods north of the Acropolis. Tourists will enjoy getting lost in the Plaka district's narrow pedestrian streets, lined with quaint bougainvillea-draped houses and inviting restaurant terraces.

Acropolis

On the rocky hill of the Acropolis, which dominates the center of modern Athens, it was the most important and majestic sanctuary of the ancient city, dedicated mainly to its protector goddess Athena.
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Acropolis Museum

The monuments of the Acropolis have withstood the ravages of past centuries, both of ancient times and those of the Middle Ages. Until the 17th century, foreign travellers visiting the monuments depicted...
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National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greec and one of the world's great museums. Although its original purpose was to secure all the finds from the nineteenth century...
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