• Platia Monastirakiou - Monastiraki Square is one of the most charming areas of the city, named after a small monastery that once existed there. The only remaining part of the monastery is the 11th-century church of Panagia Pantanassa, located next to the later-built Tzistarakis Mosque. This area has a much older history, as shown by the archaeological remains found beneath the surface, accessible via the nearby Metro Station. The streets east of the square are lined with shops offering a variety of products, and visitors can enjoy delicious meals, including the renowned Greek Gyros.
• Plaka - Extending to the north and northeast of the Acropolis hill, Plaka is the historical center of Athens. It is the only part of the city continuously inhabited since ancient times, forming a unique palimpsest. It combines a network of ancient, Byzantine, Ottoman, and later monuments with the vibrancy expected in the heart of the modern capital. Strolling through the picturesque alleys of Plaka, with their unique blend of colors, flavors, and scents, promises an unforgettable experience.
• Hadrian’s Library - This large rectangular enclosure, designed like a Roman Forum, was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian (117-138 CE) for the people of Athens. Although called a library, it served multiple functions and was central to the city’s intellectual life during imperial times. The west façade, adorned with a row of elegant Corinthian-style columns, is a major attraction in Athens’ historical center. Visitors can view this monument from the outside.
• Fethiye Mosque - This mosque is the oldest, largest, and most historically significant in the city. Built around 1458, it is associated with Sultan Mehmed II’s visit to Athens. The mosque’s existence highlights Athens’ importance as a provincial city of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can view the mosque’s exterior.
• Roman Agora - Constructed with contributions from Julius Caesar and Octavian Augustus, the Roman Agora was Athens’ main commercial center from the time of Jesus Christ until the Greek War of Independence (1821). The rectangular enclosure was accessible through two monumental gateways from the east and west. To the east, a cluster of auxiliary buildings served the area’s many visitors. The most notable structure is the Tower of the Winds, an octagonal building that functioned as both a weathervane and a clock. Nearby are the public latrines from Roman times. Visitors can view this building from the outside.
• Mansion Benizelou - This is the oldest surviving house in Athens, dating back to the 18th century. The two-story building features typical elements of a noble house from the Ottoman period. It incorporates elements of older structures, possibly linked to the dwelling of Athenian Saint Philothei (1522-1589). After recent restoration, it now serves as a museum. Visitors can view the building’s exterior.
• Choragic Monument of Lysicrates - This impressive monument stands at the eastern foot of the Acropolis hill. Known as the Lantern of Demosthenes or the Lantern of Diogenes due to its cylindrical form, it was actually a high pedestal built in 334 BC by the wealthy Athenian Lysicrates, a victorious sponsor in dramatic contests. Atop the monument stood the trophy, a tripod cauldron. This monument is the best-preserved of the many similar monuments that once lined the road to the Theater of Dionysus.
• Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, a prominent landmark in Athens, was likely built by the Athenians to honor Roman Emperor Hadrian, a great benefactor of their city. Its inauguration coincided with Hadrian’s visit in 132 CE and the dedication of the adjacent Temple of Zeus, completed with Hadrian’s support. The Arch also marked the boundary between the city’s eastern extension and old Athens.
• Temple of Olympian Zeus - If the ancient Greeks had created the Guinness World Records Book, the Temple of Olympian Zeus would likely have been included. Construction began in the late 6th century BCE and was completed about 650 years later, in the 2nd century CE, thanks to Roman Emperor Hadrian’s generosity. Built on a platform 108 meters long and 41 meters wide, with 104 Corinthian-style columns, it was the largest temple in Athens and one of the largest in the Greek world. Even in its current fragmentary state, the temple impresses visitors with its massive dimensions and the elegance of its sixteen surviving columns. Visitors can observe the site from the outside.
• Panathenaic Stadium - When traveler Pausanias visited Athens in the 2nd century CE, he was impressed by the Panathenaic Stadium’s size and grandeur. These emotions are still felt by modern visitors. Originally built in the 4th century BCE, the stadium was later renovated in marble in the 2nd century CE. In the late 19th century, it was reconstructed to host the first modern Olympic Games. Since then, it has remained a prominent landmark in Athens, seamlessly integrated into modern life. Visitors must not miss the chance to see the Panathenaic Stadium. Visitors can view this magnificent structure from the outside.
• Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center - The Zappeion Mansion is one of Athens’ most iconic buildings, constructed in the Neoclassical style. Its unique architectural plan includes a gateway adorned with massive Corinthian columns and a spacious circular atrium surrounded by an Ionic colonnade. Built with funds from Evangelos Zappas, a wealthy Greek of the Diaspora, it served as the Olympic Village during the first Olympic Games of 1896. Since then, it has hosted numerous events, including artistic and commercial exhibitions. Besides the building itself, visitors can enjoy strolling through the spacious gardens surrounding the Zappeion Hall. Visitors can view the Zappeion Hall from the outside and enter its lobby.
• St. Paul’s Anglican Church - Constructed in the Neo-Gothic style, the church was inaugurated in 1843 to serve Athens’ Protestant community. It is one of the city’s most elegant and interesting buildings.
• National Garden - Covering 160 acres, the National Gardens are the largest green space in the city. Initially created under Queen Amalia’s supervision in the mid-19th century as the royal family’s private gardens, they contain over 7,000 trees and 40,000 bushes from around the world. The area also features ponds with ducks and swans, as well as a small zoo. Today, the Gardens are a favorite destination for those seeking a relaxing stroll, parents entertaining their kids, and individuals interested in studying the more than 500 plant species found here. Visitors can walk through the gardens.
• Hellenic Parliament - Syntagma Square is the most central part of Athens. To the east, the square is bordered by the Parliament Hall, the city’s oldest and largest neoclassical building. It was inaugurated in 1843 as the Palace of Greece’s first king, Otto. In front of the Parliament Hall stands the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, honoring all Greeks who died in battle but were never recovered. The monument is guarded by the Presidential Guard, known as the Evzones. Every visitor should witness the changing of the Guard ceremony, which occurs every hour, around the clock. Visitors can view the exterior of the Parliament Hall.
• Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens - The Grande Bretagne is Athens’ most renowned hotel. The current multi-story building replaced an older three-story structure in the late 1950s, designed by the famous 19th-century Danish architect Theophil Hansen. The Grande Bretagne has been one of the city’s most aristocratic and luxurious hotels and is connected to several significant events in Greek history. Celebrities of all kinds, including kings, princes, politicians, actors, and many other artists, have stayed in this hotel.
• Ιλίου Μέλαθρον - Οικία Οικογένειας Ερρίκου Σλήμαν - This elegant building was constructed to house the family of German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, the famous excavator of Troy and Mycenae. Designed by pioneering architect Ernst Ziller, it combines Neoclassical and Renaissance architectural elements. Internally, it is decorated with mural paintings inspired by Pompeii’s art in Italy. Since 1998, it has been home to the Numismatic Museum of Greece. Visitors can view the building’s facade.
• Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Catholic Cathedral - The Catholic Cathedral of Athens is dedicated to St. Denis, a noble Athenian and member of the Areopagus Council, converted to Christianity by the Apostle Paul. The Cathedral is a three-aisled basilica designed by Leo von Klenze and L. Kaftanzoglou, constructed in the Neo-Renaissance style and decorated with impressive frescoes and stained glass panels. These elements give a visit to the Cathedral a strong mystagogic character. Visitors can enter the Cathedral.
• Eye clinic of Athens - The building housing Greece’s oldest hospital specializing in eye disease treatment was inaugurated in 1854. Designed by the famous Danish architect Christian Hansen, it is remarkable for its architectural order, inspired by Byzantine archetypes. The structure continues to be home to one of Greece’s most advanced eye hospitals. Visitors can view the building from the outside.
• The Academy of Athens - The Academy, along with the University and the National Library, is part of the famous Athenian Trilogy. Constructed in the second half of the 19th century according to plans by Danish architect Th. Hansen, the Academy is considered one of the most beautiful Neoclassical buildings worldwide. It stands on a platform accessible via a staircase flanked by the seated statues of Socrates and Plato. Closer to the building, two colossal columns support the statues of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and Apollo with a lyre. The entrance to the building takes the form of a monumental propylon (gateway) adorned with gilded columns of the Ionic order. The triangular pediment crowning the propylon is decorated with a sculptural composition depicting the birth of Athena. Visitors can view the building from the outside.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Radiology & Medical Imaging Research Unit, 2nd Radiology Laboratory - The frugal Neoclassical building housing the University headquarters was constructed in the mid-19th century based on plans by Christian Hansen. Along its façade runs a stoa (portico) of square pillars, with a gateway in the middle comprising two Ionic-style columns. The most distinctive feature of the building is the painted frieze that decorates the wall behind the stoa, depicting the revival of arts, letters, and sciences in Greece during King Otto’s reign. In the spacious plaza in front of the University, visitors can see the statues of Adamantios Korais and Rigas Pheraios, key figures of the Greek Enlightenment, as well as the martyr Patriarch Gregory V and Ioannis Kapodistrian, the first governor of Greece, after whom the University is named. Visitors can view the building from the outside.
• Vallianeio Megaron - The third building of the Athenian Trilogy housed the National Library from its inauguration in 1902 until 2017. Named the “Vallianion” after the Vallian brothers who financed its construction, the building was designed by Th. Hansen. Its Doric-style propylon (gateway) emulates the façade of the Hephaisteion Temple in the Athenian Agora, while the two helicoidal staircases are inspired by Renaissance architecture. Currently, the building is closed to the public for restoration work. Visitors can view the building from the outside.
• National Historical Museum - Kolokotroni Square is named after the hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1833), whose statue depicts him mounted on his horse. The Neoclassical building behind the statue served as Parliament Hall for over fifty years. Since the early 1960s, it has been home to the National Historical Museum. Visitors can view the building’s exterior.
• Ermou Street - Ermou Street is the backbone of Athens’ city center, stretching between the Greek Parliament Hall (the heart of the modern city) and the archaeological site of Kerameikos (the heart of the ancient city). A major part of the street is pedestrianized and lined with various retail stores, making Ermou Street a favorite strolling place for both locals and visitors.
• Holy University Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary - Panagia Kapnikarea - The church is located right in the middle of Ermou Street. It is an exquisite Byzantine temple dating back to the 11th century. The eastern wall of the temple is decorated with terracotta ornaments that imitate Arabic letters, while the interior walls feature mural paintings in the Byzantine style created by the workshop of the renowned Greek painter Photis Kontoglou. Visiting Kapnikarea Church is like stepping back in time to medieval Greece, when the rulers of the Byzantine Empire were fighting to halt the Arab expansion to the West. Visitors can not only observe the building’s exterior but also enter the church.

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