Athens

The capital of Greece welcomes you with a panoramic view from the Acropolis hill. You can walk through the streets where democracy and philosophy were born, and explore the city center filled with ancient monuments, world-class museums, stylish cafés, charming taverns, and design stores. If you are fascinated by Greek mythology, you will not notice how time passes on this journey. In Athens, the Acropolis, home to temples dating back to the 5th century BC, will captivate you with its commanding position over the city. With the temples of Athena, Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion, you will embark on a journey into a mysterious past. Do not leave without enjoying a coffee in the Plaka district, with its taverns, narrow stone streets, and bay-windowed houses adorned with geraniums.

Acropolis - A step-by-step journey into mythological time You should not leave Athens without visiting the Acropolis. From this ancient historical site, where the history of Athens began, you can observe the city from above. Meaning “upper city,” the Acropolis has survived almost untouched from the 5th century BC to the present day. Walking through the places where the foundations of today’s democratic system were laid will be a truly special experience.

Plaka District - Romantic streets, touristic steps We recommend exploring the Plaka district of Athens step by step. You can take a break in the authentic coffee shops and food venues hidden among the streets, and shop in the tourist stores. The streets lined with pastel-textured houses are ideal for photography. Especially for travelers who enjoy taking photographs, the Plaka district is the first route to discover.

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Highlights

  1. The Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

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  3. If the Acropolis is the most famous of the Athenian landmarks, the Parthenon is far and away from the most iconic. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the temple was completed in 438 BC after several years of construction. The cultural weight of the Parthenon is unique in the world, and once you’re up there—far above the traffic of the city below—staring up at the massive marble pillars with views of Athens extending all the way to the sea, it feels almost ethereal. As you make your way up the steep (but relatively short!) path to the top, the first structure you’ll see is the Propylea, which was the monumental gateway to the ancient sacred complex. You’ll also spot the Erechtheion, a structure famous for its six beautiful female Caryatid sculptures. While the structure of the Parthenon is mostly intact, the artifacts that were once there are now mostly on display in the stunning Acropolis Museum, which is located below the Acropolis itself. Inside it, you can peruse some 4,000-ancient works of art and artifacts starting from the Greek Bronze Age through the archaic and classical periods and beyond, housed in five collections on three levels. In addition to the permanent collections, don’t miss the excellent temporary exhibitions on the ground floor and check out the large restaurant with its astounding Acropolis views, too!
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