Family-Friendly Attractions In Athens

Acropolis of Athens

Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.

Athens 105 58, Greece

Parthenon

Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.

Athens 105 58, Greece

Acropolis Museum

Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.

Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece

Athens National Garden

Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library. · Dogs allowed

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 1, Athina 105 57, Greece

Panathenaic Stadium

Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.

Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Athina 116 35, Greece

Ancient Agora of Athens

Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.

Athens 105 55, Greece

National Archaeological Museum

Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.

28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.

Athens 105 57, Greece

Lycabettus Hill

Walkway through a wooded, steep-sloped park to a lookout near a chapel, popular for sunset views. · Dogs allowed

Likavittou, Athina 114 71, Greece

Philopappos Hill

Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument. · Dogs allowed

Φυλής 215, Athina 117 41, Greece

Monastiraki Square

Public plaza surrounded by restaurants & rooftop bars, home to a centuries-old Byzantine church.

Apollonos 21, Athina 105 57, Greece

Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.

Polignotou 3, Athina 105 55, Greece

Temple of Hephaestus

Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.

Stirieon 3, Athina 118 51, Greece

Benaki Museum

Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards.

Koumpari 1, Athina 106 74, Greece

Kerameikos Archaeological Site

Extensive ruins of ancient Athens' largest cemetery & a museum with finds from the tombs.

Ermou 148, Athina 105 53, Greece

Theatre of Dionysus

Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.

Mitseon 25, Athina 117 42, Greece

Byzantine and Christian Museum

Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century.

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 22, Athina 106 75, Greece

Areopagus Hill

Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.

Theorias 21, Athina 105 55, Greece

National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

Exhibits on modern Greek history spanning art, weapons & documents, in the Old Parliament building.

ΜΕΓΑΡΟ ΠΑΛΑΙΑΣ ΒΟΥΛΗΣ ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΚΟΛΟΚΟΤΡΩΝΗ, Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, Greece

Philopappos Monument

Tomb & monument ruins erected in the 2nd century, with an ancient chiseled frieze & inscription.

Athens 117 41, Greece

Hellenic Motor Museum

Heaven for car fans with 110 rare and iconic vehicles, plus an F1 simulator displayed on 3 floors.

Ioulianou 33, Athina 104 33, Greece

Zappeion Garden

Pathways, statues & a fountain in a tree-filled park sitting in front of the 1880s Zappeio Hall. · Dogs allowed

Leof. Vasilissis Olgas 1, Athina 105 57, Greece

Kotzia Square

· Dogs allowed

Sofokleous 18, Athina 105 51, Greece

Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora

Rebuilt ancient structure once a gathering place & market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.

Adrianou 24, Athina 105 55, Greece

Klafthmonos Square

· Dogs allowed

Stadiou, Athina 105 61, Greece

Pangrati Grove

Wooded park with shady paths, gym equipment & a playground, popular with families & dog walkers. · Dogs allowed

Άλσος, Athina 116 35, Greece

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

Ancient circular monument standing on a pedestal in a small square near shops & shaded walkways.

Epimenidou 3, Athina 105 58, Greece

South Slope of the Acropolis of Athens

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece

Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes

Ancient octagonal tower used as a weather station with sundials & a wind vane, plus a water clock.

Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Greece

Omonoia Square

· Dogs allowed

Athens 104 31, Greece

Temple of Athena Nike

Ancient Ionic temple depicting goddess Athena with 4 monolithic columns & decorated marble slabs.

Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Greece

Herakleidon Museum

Interactive science center & museum featuring replicas of ancient Greek machines & global art.

Iraklidon 16, Athina 118 51, Greece

Hellenic Children’s Museum (HCM)

Vasileos Georgiou B 19, Athina 106 75, Greece

Rizari Park

Serene green space with tree-lined paths & outdoor sculptures, plus 2 Orthodox churches. · Dogs allowed

Rizari 5, Athina 106 76, Greece

Botanical Museum of the National Gardens

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias, Athina 105 57, Greece

The Jewish Museum of Greece

Established museum featuring a wide selection of historical artifacts of the Greek Jewish community.

Nikis 39, Athina 105 57, Greece

Μουσείο της Πόλεως των Αθηνών – Ίδρυμα Βούρου-Ευταξία

Art, antiquities & recreated 19th-century rooms in neoclassical mansions with interactive exhibits.

loannou Paparrigopoulou 5-7, Athina 105 61, Greece

Self-managed Park Navarinou

· Dogs allowed

Zoodochou Pigis 26, Athina 106 81, Greece

Municipal Gallery of Athens

Λεωνιδίου & Μυλλέρου Μεταξουργείο Τ.Κ, 104 36, Greece

Fallen Aviators Monument

Pl. Karaiskaki 2, Athina 104 37, Greece

The Porch of the Caryatids

Athens 105 58, Greece

Korai Square

Korai 1, Athina 105 64, Greece

Museum of Greek Children’s Art

Museum displaying children's art & handiwork since 1994 including international & historic pieces.

Kodrou 9, Athina 105 58, Greece

Temple of Asklepios

Dionysiou Areopagitou 35, Athina 105 58, Greece

Apostolou Pavlou Sidewalk

Apostolou Pavlou, Athina 118 51, Greece

Industrial Gas Museum

Pireos 100, Athina 118 54, Greece

Psirri Square

Aristofanous 1, Athina 105 54, Greece

Acropolis Research Center

Makrigianni 2-4, Athina 117 42, Greece

Kilis Hill

Kallirrois 158, Athina 118 52, Greece

The Holocaust Memorial in Athens

Evvoulou, Athina 105 53, Greece