The Acropolis of Athens – The Acropolis museum

The Acropolis of Athens (UNESCO World Heritage Site)   is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rockyoutcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.

The Acropolis museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes.

  Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, hosted part of the Panathenaic Games celebrated in honor of the goddess Athena. The seats were originally wooden. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus between 144 and AD. In the Middle Ages, it was largely despoiled. It was refurbished in 19^th century

  Presidential mansion of Athens (ex-royal palace) 

This neoclassical mansion, designed by Ernst Ziller, served previously as the Royal Palace until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974. Thereafter it is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic

 Temple of Olympian Zeus 

The Temple of Olympian Zeus was dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC but it was not completed until some 638 years after the project had begun. In the centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, it was extensively quarried for building materials. A substantial part of the temple remains today, and it continues to be a major tourist attraction.

 Syntagma square /Parliament - Change of the guard -   Tomp of  the unknown soldier

Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens.  It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace neoclassical building, which houses the Greek Parliament since 1934.

The changing of the guard ceremony, performed by the Presidential Guard, is conducted in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour on the hour.

Plaka

Plaka is the old historical neighbourhood of Athens, clustered around the slopes of the Acropolis . Its neoclassical architecture and its small winding roads with their steps make it a popular tourist attraction of Athens. It is renowned for its art shops and traditional taverns. Its cobbled streets are ideal for walks.

Some Archaeological Sites in Plaka: Ancient Agora (Stoa of Attalos, Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion), Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, Lysicrates Monument, Hadrian's Arch.

  Monastiraki

Monastiraki  is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens. It is a major tourist attraction for bargain shopping.

 Panepistimiou Str. (Academy, National Library, University)

Panepistimiou Street is a major street in Athens where there are many remarkable buildings:

the Bank of Greece, the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, the National Library, the Numismatic Museum and the Catholic Cathedral of Athens.

St. George Lycabettus hill - Panoramic view of Athens

Mount Lycabettus is a hill in Athens, at 277 meters, and it is the highest elevation in the city center.

At the top is a viewing terrace to the small St. George's chapel (Agios Georgios).

It offers a breathtaking view of the sights of Athens.

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