Greece
8 Best Landmarks in Greece
Temple of Olympian Zeus leads, and the rest of Greece's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 647 tracked places in Greece. Updated monthly.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Landmark · AthensThe Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is one of the largest ancient temples in Greece, located just southeast of the Acropolis.
Read our full guide →Varvakios Central Municipal Market
Landmark · AthensFree entryThe Varvakios Central Municipal Market, also known as the Athens Central Market, is a bustling indoor market in the heart of Athens.
Read our full guide →Temple of Hephaestus
Landmark · AthensThe Temple of Hephaestus stands proudly on the western edge of the Ancient Agora of Athens, offering a remarkable glimpse into classical Greek architecture.
Read our full guide →Panathenaic Stadium
Landmark · AthensThe 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…
Read our full guide →Areopagus Hill
Landmark · AthensFree entryAreopagus Hill, also known as Mars Hill, is a prominent rocky outcrop located just west of the Acropolis in Athens.
Read our full guide →Koroni Castle
Landmark · KoroniFree entryKoroni Castle is a formidable medieval fortress that dominates the skyline of the charming coastal town of Koroni, Greece.
Read our full guide →Mansion Benizelou
Landmark · AthensFree entryMansion Benizelou, also known as the Benizelos Mansion, is one of the oldest surviving houses in Athens, dating back to the 18th century.
Read our full guide →Syntagma Square
Landmark · AthensSyntagma Square is the political and social heart of modern Athens, situated in front of the Hellenic Parliament (the former Royal Palace).
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Greece?
Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens is the most reviewed, with 31,265 traveler reviews and a 4.4 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Greece's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Temple of Hephaestus in Athens rates highest at 4.8 out of 5 across 12,509 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Greece has the most landmarks?
Athens, with 7 on this list, ahead of Koroni on 1. The list spans 2 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 4: Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Areopagus Hill, Koroni Castle and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 647 tracked places in Greece. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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