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Parthenon
Historical landmark
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
4.80 (71.7K reviews)
(~9.26 km from centre)
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Philopappos Hill
Park
Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.
4.80 (18K reviews)
(~9.86 km from centre)
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Temple of Hephaestus
Historical place
Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.
4.80 (7.5K reviews)
(~9.52 km from centre)
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Areopagus Hill
Historical landmark
Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.
4.80 (3.5K reviews)
(~9.5 km from centre)
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Thissio Visitor Center
Observatory
Established in 1842, this research institute features guided tours, a museum & historic telescopes.
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
(~9.86 km from centre)
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Erechtheion
Historical landmark
Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.26 km from centre)
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Old Parliament
History museum
The country's oldest museum in a former parliament building showcases weapons, costumes & paintings.
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
(~8.51 km from centre)
32
Holy Monastery of Kaisariani
Monastery
Medieval monastery built over early Christian ruins & an ancient shrine to the goddess Aphrodite.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
(~5.34 km from centre)
34
Propylaea
Historical landmark
Ancient principal entryway to the Acropolis, built c. 432 BCE, with white marble Doric columns.
4.80 (846 reviews)
(~9.37 km from centre)
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Temple of Athena Nike
Historical landmark
Ancient Ionic temple depicting goddess Athena with 4 monolithic columns & decorated marble slabs.
4.80 (831 reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
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Academy of Athens
Research institute
National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building.
4.80 (648 reviews)
(~8.31 km from centre)
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Queen's Amalia’s Tower
Castle
👍👍 Time well spent ! The tour guide was incredible, very friendly and well-spoken. Tour includes wineries, gardens, horses, Queen tower, and wine tasting.
I suggest to dress accordingly to weather as most of the time is spent outside, as well wear warmer socks or you can buy slippers for 1,50€ to wear...
4.80 (526 reviews)
(~9.87 km from centre)
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Areopagus
Rock
Craggy hill that was a court in classical times & site of a famed speech by Saint Paul in 51 CE.
4.80 (376 reviews)
(~9.51 km from centre)
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Alternative Athens
Tour agency
👍👍 I cannot recommend any food tour more highly than the Delicious Athens Food Tour with Alternative Athens! I was lucky enough to be with Josephine as a tour guide. She is fun knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I really enjoyed the tour through a lot of traditional Greek foods. You get a great ex...
4.80 (323 reviews)
(~8.52 km from centre)