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Acropolis of Athens
Historical landmark
Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.
4.80 (120K reviews)
2
Parthenon
Historical landmark
Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.
4.80 (71.7K reviews)
3
Acropolis Museum
Archaeological museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.
4.70 (62.4K reviews)
4
Athens National Garden
Garden
Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.
4.60 (35.6K reviews)
5
Panathenaic Stadium
Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & tours.
4.70 (33.3K reviews)
6
Ancient Agora of Athens
Archaeological museum
Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.
4.70 (31.6K reviews)
7
National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum
Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.
4.60 (28.1K reviews)
8
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Historical place
Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.
4.50 (25.8K reviews)
9
Little Kook
Patisserie
Popular, fairytale-inspired cafe offering sweet & savory crêpes & other treats amid whimsical decor.
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4.30 (22.3K reviews)
10
Lycabettus Hill
City park
Walkway through a wooded, steep-sloped park to a lookout near a chapel, popular for sunset views.
4.70 (20.6K reviews)
12
Philopappos Hill
Park
Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.
4.80 (18K reviews)
13
Monastiraki Square
Tourist attraction
Public plaza surrounded by restaurants & rooftop bars, home to a centuries-old Byzantine church.
4.50 (15.9K reviews)
14
Technopolis City of Athens
Art center
Set in a former gasworks, this arts & culture space now hosts concerts, exhibitions & a gas museum.
4.40 (15.3K reviews)
15
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Amphitheater
Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.
4.90 (14.7K reviews)
17
Monastiraki Flea Market
Flea market
Warren of eclectic outlets selling eclectic gear from souvenirs to furniture, food & army surplus.
4.40 (12.5K reviews)
18
Zappeion Hall
Conference center
Stately hall built in the 1880s for the first modern Olympic games, now used as a conference center.
4.70 (7.6K reviews)
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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)