- A symbol of Greek civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Acropolis dates back to the 5th century B.C. The architectural wonder includes the largest temple of the ancient town dedicated to Athena, the Parthenon. Other monuments include the Erechtheon temple and the Propylaea, the ancient gateway to the Acropolis, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Perched above the city, the iconic Acropolis is open daily.
- Located in the heart of ancient Athens, the Agora offers visitors stunning views of the Acropolis and is the city's equivalent to the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. The green space was the center of Athens' political, judicial administrative, commercial, religious, cultural and social life. The site includes the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and a museum at the Stoa of Attalos with artifacts dating to the Late Neolithic period.
- The National Archaeological Museum, deemed a must-see attraction by Lonely Planet and Fodor's, showcases the world's largest collection of Greek antiquities. Founded in 1893, the museum's artifacts can be viewed at a vast neoclassical structure built at the end of the 19th century. The site's permanent collections focus on prehistoric civilizations, sculptures, vase and minor objects, metallurgy, and the only Egyptian and Near Eastern antiquities in Greece.
- One of the most atmospheric neighborhoods in Athens according to Lonely Planet, the Monastiraki and Plaka districts are located close to the Agora and the Acropolis. Plaka offers visitors narrow streets with tavernas, neoclassical mansions, museums and Byzantine churches. Chaotic and car-free streets are lined with cafes and restaurants, as well as souvenir shops. The Athens Cathedral, the seat of the Greek Orthodox Church of Athens, is in Monastiraki, which is also home to the bustling Monastiraki Flea Market.
The Acropolis of Athens
Ancient Agora of Athens
National Archaeological Museum
Plaka and Monastiraki
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