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Acropolis
Archaeological Sites and Monuments
The sacred rock of the Acropolis, the symbol of Athens, dominates at the centre of the modern city and is visible from its every corner.
Acropolis Museum
Museums and Galleries
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important all over the world, includes unique masterpieces, mainly original works of the Archaic and Classical Greek art, which combine directly with the sacred rock of the Acropolis.
August full moon at archaeological sites
Ineternational Festivals and Cultural Events
Enjoy the August full moon at various important locations of the historical centre that remain open to the public.
Athens with the train
Tours
A special walk both for children and adults at the historical centre of Athens. This tour will bring you to the most important archaeological sites of the city, the older neighborhoods and the commercial centre.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Archaeological Sites and Monuments
One of the few ancient theatres in the world that still host performances is the Roman Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
Pedestrian Street Dionysiou Areopagitou
Streets and Arcades
Perhaps the most beautiful pedestrian street is the one of Dionysiou Areopagitou, literally under the shadow of the Acropolis.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Archaeological Sites and Monuments
The Ancient Agora, northwest of the Acropolis, was the centre of the city in the Classical and Hellenistic periods.
Anafiotika
Squares and Neighborhoods
The Aegean in the heart of Athens. At the point where the oracle of Delphi has forbidden habitation and Ethiopian slaves had found refuge during the Turkish occupation, workers and craftsmen from Anafi, who came to Athens to work, built their Cycladic neighborhood after the Liberation.
Roman Agora of Athens
Archaeological Sites and Monuments
The Roman Agora was built in the end of the 1st century BC with a donation by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
Theatre of Dionysus
Archaeological Sites and Monuments
The theatre of Dionysus, on the south slope of the Acropolis, is an indispensable part of the sanctuary of Dionysus.
Herakleidon Museum
Museums and Galleries
Herakleidon Museum, in Thiseio, focused initially on the fine arts, organizing exhibitions of important creators from its permanent collections, which were accompanied by various cultural initiatives (seminars, workshops, music and literary events).
Small Apartment Building
Historical Buildings /Architecture
At 17 of Dionysiou Areopagitou street is this building, work of the acclaimed architect Vassilis Kouremenos, who tried to bring together Classicism with Greek roots.