Sightseeing
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most famous in the world, has findings exclusively from the Athenian Acropolis and its slopes.
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most famous in the world, has findings exclusively from the Athenian Acropolis and its slopes.
Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.
Lycabettus
Mount Lycabettus is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Athens and pine trees cover its base. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended on foot, by car or by the Lycabettus Funicular. At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.
Lycabettus
Mount Lycabettus is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended on foot, by car or by the Lycabettus Funicular. At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
One of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings ever constructed. The site also comprises the temple of Apollo Delphinios and a tripartite building with a south courtyard of ca. 500 BC.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
One of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings ever constructed. The site also comprises the temple of Apollo Delphinios and a tripartite building with a south courtyard of ca. 500 BC.
Kalimarmaro
One of the most significant monuments not only for Athens, but for the whole Greece. Its rich history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games as from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004.
Kalimarmaro
One of the most significant monuments not only for Athens, but for the whole Greece. Its rich history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games as from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004.
Royal Garden
A public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace). The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features.
Royal Garden
A public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital, Athens. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace). The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, tambourines and Corinthian capitals of columns, mosaics, and other features.