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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: northeast slope of Acropolis, Athens
This quaint section of the city is located on the slope of the Acropolis, above the Plaka. Narrow streets wind between white Cycladic cube houses, brightened by pots of well-tended flowers and drying laundry. The region was settled in the 19th century by craftsmen from the island of Anafi – hence, the name. The district is marked on the southeast...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Athinon Ave, Athens
Six miles west of Athens, along the road to Delphi, sits this beautifully maintained Byzantine structure. The monastery was built in 1070 in classic "Greek cross octagon" style, and its mosaics are considered one of the great treasures of the Middle Ages. They feature scenes from the life of Christ, the Virgin Mary, angels, and prophets. The...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Mount Imittós, Athens
This monastery is still maintained by a small group of monks, who make ends meet by allowing visitors to explore their historic residence. Although buildings in the compound date from the 11th century, the chapel's mosaics were not added until the 16th or 17th century. Unlike many monasteries, this one has remained Greek Orthodox since it was...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Filikís Eterías Sq, Athens
Located on the lower slopes of Lycabettus, this chic region is best known for its elegant shopping. The city's most exclusive boutiques are located here, including Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, and Guy Laroche. Top-notch Greek designers are represented as well – check out Aslanis, Nilos, or Sofos. Cafes dot the district, perfect for refueling between...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Aristippou and Ploutarchou, Athens
The summit of Athens' tallest hill is accessible by cable car or on foot. A small, beautiful church at the top provides sightseeing opportunities and great views. If you're walking up, rest and refresh at the halfway point, where a café boasts an eye-level view of the Acropolis. A restaurant at the top serves visitors who take the easy way up. The...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Amalias St, Athens
This large park, once the king's private gardens, is now free and open to the public. A stop here is a wonderful reprieve from Athens' noisy, smoggy streets. Wander trails that twist among trees and flowering shrubs, or visit the small zoo with its menagerie of monkeys, peacocks, wolves, and other exotic animals. The botanical museum offers a host...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Leofóros Ardhittoú, Athens
This familiar stadium is where the Olympic torch is lit every four years before beginning its journey to the current site of the games. In 2004, the torch will travel around the world and back home again; in anticipation of this event, the stadium is getting a facelift. Built for the 1896 Olympic games, the structure rests on original Roman...
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Athens
This working-class suburb of Athens surrounds the city's main port and encompasses much of its commercial activity. Visitors frequently come to hop ferries to the outer islands and to dine in some of the country's best seafood restaurants. Sightseers enjoy venturing towards the waterfront, where remnants of the ancient seawall are still visible.
Category: Sightseeing - Athens Attractions & Activities
Address: Athens
This 19th-century neighborhood was once strictly working class, but thanks to careful, historically accurate renovations, it's now one of the most exclusive addresses in Athens. Quaint, narrow streets are lined with cafes, souvenir shops, and boutiques, attracting folks with a wealth of merchandise and energy. Off the main drags of Kidathineon and...
