Attractions in Greece

Plaka is the oldest neighborhood of Athens. It is located around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. What will you see in Plaka? 1. Amazing old churches and chapels 2. Residences with historical significance 3. Ruins and famous archaeological sites 4. Quiet corners with amazing views of Athens 5. Souvenir shops 6. Small

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies over the ruins of a

The Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Greece is in the heart of modern Athens. The Olympeion, a half-ruined temple is dedicated to Zeus stands an enormous open space bordered by trees and shrubs. Only 500m from Acropolis and 700m from the Syntagma Square. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is also very close to Panathinaic Stadium,

The Athenians built Parthenon Temple of Athena at the same location of the previous Temple that was burned by the Persians.  It was dedicated to Athena, and after its destruction much of its ruins were utilized in the building of the fortifications at the north end of the Acropolis. The classical Parthenon was constructed between

The Panathenaic Stadium Kallimarmaro Athens is located on the site of an ancient stadium and for many centuries hosted games in which nude male athletes competed (gymnikoi agones) in track events, athletics championships as we would call them today. The games, which since antiquity had been held in an area far from the city, were

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. The Museum is devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens. As a result it was the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice. The site was occupied without interruption in all periods of the city’s history. During the late Neolithic period it was mostly a residential

History Acropolis is the crown jewel of Athens for more than 5000 years. The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient City State of Athens, dedicated primarily to the goddess Athena. Acropolis dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky peak. The most celebrated myths of ancient Athens, its greatest religious festivals, and many