Historical Sites 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

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

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

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 55, 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

Kerameikos Archaeological Site

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

Ermou 148, Athina 105 53, Greece

Syntagma Square

The city's broad, tree-lined central square, with a fountain, cafes & park benches. · Dogs allowed

Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, 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

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

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Historic cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed in war, built between 1930 & 1932.

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 133, Athina 105 57, 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

Erechtheion

Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.

Athens 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

Benizelos Mansion

Adrianou 96, Athina 105 56, 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

Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos and Saint Eleutherius

Historic Byzantine-era church with stone carvings on the exterior walls & a snug interior.

Plateía Mitropóleos 8, Athina 105 56, Greece

Pnyx Monument

Mouson 23, Athina 117 41, Greece

Nymphs Hill

Λόφος Νυμφών, Athina 118 51, Greece

Arch of Hadrian

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece

Gate of Athena Archegetis

Διοσκούρων, Epaminonda &, Athina 105 55, Greece

Fallen Aviators Monument

Pl. Karaiskaki 2, Athina 104 37, Greece

The Porch of the Caryatids

Athens 105 58, Greece

Themistoclean Ancient Wall

Dim. Eginitou 14, Athina 118 51, Greece

Temple of Rome & Augustus

Anafiotika 11, Athina 105 58, Greece

Byzantine Cistern

Parthenonos 45, Athina 117 42, Greece

Base of the Statue of Athena Promachos

Zeus' Triangle, Athina 105 58, Greece

Odeon of Agrippa

Athens 105 55, Greece

Monument of Agrippa

Theorias 21, Athina 105 58, Greece

Acropolis Research Center

Makrigianni 2-4, Athina 117 42, Greece

Roman Cistern

Athens 105 58, Greece

Temple of Ares

Athens 105 55, Greece

Pompeion

Melidoni 15, Athina 105 53, Greece

Old Stock Exchange of Athens

Sofokleous 8-10, Athina 105 59, Greece

Ancient Deme of Koile

Athens 117 41, Greece

Dipylon

Kerameikos Archaeological Site, Psaromiligkou 33, Athina 105 53, Greece

Roman Stoa

Lisikratous, Athina 105 58, Greece

Middle Stoa

Athens 105 55, Greece

Seven Seats Plateau (Eptathrono)

Θέατρο Δώρας Βέρας, Athina 117 41, Greece

Area of Stenopos Kollytos

Apostolou Pavlou, Athina 118 51, Greece

Bridge of Otto

Unnamed Road, Athina 105 57, Greece

Acropole Palace

28is Oktovriou 51, Athina 104 33, Greece

Temple of Apollo Patroos

Adrianou 11, Athina 105 55, Greece

Altar of the Twelve Gods

Αγίου Φιλίππου 20, Athina 105 55, Greece