Athens

10 places · Greece

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Acropolis Museum

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A modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis, displaying the finds from the hill, with a glass floor over an excavated neighbourhood.

National Archaeological Museum

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Greece's largest archaeological museum, with the gold Mask of Agamemnon and masterpieces of ancient sculpture.

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Acropolis of Athens

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The ancient citadel above the city, crowned by the Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ancient Agora of Athens

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The centre of public life in ancient Athens, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and a museum in a reconstructed stoa.

Panathenaic Stadium

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The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

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The towering columns of one of the largest temples of ancient Greece, near Hadrian's Arch.

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Monastiraki

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A lively square and market district with a mosque, shops, and a flea market that is busiest on Sundays.

Plaka

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The old neighbourhood below the Acropolis, with narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, tavernas and shops.

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Mount Lycabettus

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The highest hill in central Athens, with a small chapel and a sweeping view over the city and the sea at sunset.

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Syntagma Square

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The square in front of the Greek Parliament, where soldiers in traditional dress stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.