15 Best Things to Do in Athens

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   Athens National Garden

   Park & natureFree entry

   The Athens National Garden, known as the National Garden of Athens, is a peaceful 15.5-hectare public park located behind the Hellenic Parliament building in Syntagma Square.

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   Acropolis Museum

   Museum

   The Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009, is a modern archaeological museum located at the foot of the Acropolis hill.

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   Acropolis of Athens

   Sight

   The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill rising 156 meters above sea level, crowned with some of the most iconic structures of classical antiquity.

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   Temple of Olympian Zeus

   Landmark

   The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is one of the largest ancient temples in Greece, located just southeast of the Acropolis.

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   Varvakios Central Municipal Market

   LandmarkFree entry

   The Varvakios Central Municipal Market, also known as the Athens Central Market, is a bustling indoor market in the heart of Athens.

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   Philopappos Hill

   Park & natureFree entry

   Philopappos Hill, also known as the Hill of the Muses, is a popular green space in Athens that provides some of the best panoramic views of the city and the Acropolis.

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   Parthenon

   Sight

   The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, built between 447 and 432 BCE under the leadership of Pericles.

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   Plaka

   Neighborhood

   Plaka is the oldest residential neighborhood in Athens, a charming labyrinth of narrow, pedestrian-friendly streets lined with 19th-century neoclassical buildings, colorful bougainvillea, and small shops.

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   Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

   Museum

   The Roman Forum of Athens, also known as the Roman Agora, is a fascinating archaeological site located in the Plaka district, just north of the Acropolis.

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    Temple of Hephaestus

    Landmark

    The Temple of Hephaestus stands proudly on the western edge of the Ancient Agora of Athens, offering a remarkable glimpse into classical Greek architecture.

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    Museum of Illusions Athens

    Museum

    The Museum of Illusions Athens is a captivating space where science meets fun, located in the historic center of Athens.

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    National Archaeological Museum, Athens

    Museum

    The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is the country's premier archaeological museum, offering a comprehensive journey through Greek history.

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    Benaki Museum

    MuseumFree entry

    The Benaki Museum in Athens offers a sweeping journey through Greek history and culture, from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

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    Panathenaic Stadium

    Landmark

    The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a unique ancient and modern monument: it was originally built in the 4th century BC for the Panathenaic Games, then reconstructed entirely in…

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    Mount Lycabettus

    Park & nature

    Mount Lycabettus is a Cretaceous limestone hill rising 277 metres above sea level, the highest point in central Athens.

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