Tourist Attractions in Athens

Sports activity or museum Stadium or sports facility 2004 Olympic Games

Stadium or sports facility Olympic Sports Complex

Sports activity or museum Marathon

Sports activity or museum Olympic Stadium - Spartathlon

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin UNESCO World Heritage Site Acropolis / Akrópoli

Archeological site or ruin Scenic site or route Belvedere Terrace

Archeological site or ruin Town walls, fortifications, gates Beule Gate

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin House of Arrhephoroi

Cave Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, mud pots Klepsydra Spring

Archeological site or ruin Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Monument of Agrippa

Archeological site or ruin Historic site Monument to Philhellenes

Archeological site or ruin Propylaia

Cave Archeological site or ruin Sacred Caves

Cave Archeological site or ruin Cave of Aglauros

Cave Archeological site or ruin Christian sites Cave of Apollo Hypoakraios

Cave Archeological site or ruin Cave of Pan

Festival of arts of short duration Sound and Light Shows / Son-et-Lumière

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Statue of Athena Promachos

Archeological site or ruin Temples and Sanctuaries

Archeological site or ruin Brauronion

Archeological site or ruin Chalkotheke

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Tombs, burial site Erechtheion

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Old Temple of Athena / Hekatompedon

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Historic site Tombs, burial site Pandroseion

Archeological site or ruin Parthenon

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Sanctuary of Athena Hygieia

Archeological site or ruin Sanctuary of Eros & Aphrodite

Archeological site or ruin Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Temple of Athena Nike

Archeological site or ruin Temple of Rome & Augustus

Archeological exhibit, museum Major world-scale museum Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Acropolis Museum

Archeological site or ruin Acropolis South Slope

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Christian sites Asklepieion

Archeological site or ruin Asklepeion - Bothros

Archeological site or ruin Choregic Monument of Thrasyllos

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Odeion of Herodes Atticus

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Festival of arts of short duration Town walls, fortifications, gates Theatrical hall or company Roman theater

Festival of arts of short duration Opera house or company Odeion of Herodes Atticus Opera Festival

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Theatrical hall or company Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Greek theater

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Town walls, fortifications, gates Stoa of Eumenes

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Historic site Christian sites Theatrical hall or company Theatre of Dionysos

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Theatre of Dionyssos - Odeion

Garden or botanic display Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Garden of the Athenian Agora

Region, quarter of a major city City center

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Agora / Agorá

Market, shopping area Provincial or municipal park Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Ares Park / Pédion Áreos

Region, quarter of a major city Market, shopping area Fokionos Negri Street / Odós Fokionos Négri

Provincial or municipal park Victory Square / Platía Viktorías

Region, quarter of a major city Market, shopping area Athenas Street / Odós Athinás

Convention, exhibition center Athinais

Archeological exhibit, museum Pierides Museum Of Ancient Cypriot Art

Subways and urban transport Kifissou Bus Station

Region, quarter of a major city Town walls, fortifications, gates Klafthmonos Square / Platía Klafthmónos

Paintings, art collections Historical museum Architecture - Neo-Classical Athens City Museum / Municipal Museum

Education institution Paintings, art collections Medical, pharmacy attraction Architecture - Neo-Classical Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Athens University Museum / Panepistímion Athínas

Christian sites Church of Saints Theodore / Áyii Theódori (Agii Theodori)

Castle, chateau, palace King Otto Museum

Region, quarter of a major city Culinary attraction Market, shopping area Architecture - Neo-Classical Christian sites Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Pláka

Region, quarter of a major city Christian sites Anaphiotiká

Christian sites Church of St Nicholas Rangava / Áyios Nikólaos Rangavá

Christian sites Architecture - Baroque or Rococo Church of Sts Cosmss & Damianos / Áyii Anárgyri

Christian sites Church of the Transfiguration / Ekklisía Metamórfosis

Festival of arts of short duration Dora Stratou Folk Dance Festival

Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits Folk art exhibit Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Jewels, diamond cutting Greek Tradition and Folk Art Museum

Significant work of art Historical museum Musical instruments museum Manor or country house Hadzimihali House

Jewels, diamond cutting Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Region, quarter of a major city Christian sites Mitrópolis Square / Platía Mitropóleos

Archeological site or ruin Town walls, fortifications, gates Christian sites Church of the Holy Power / Ayía Dynamis Church

Christian sites Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Tombs, burial site Grand Mitropolis Cathedral / Megali Mitrópolis

Christian sites Little Mitropolis Church / Mikri Mitrópolis

Region, quarter of a major city Monastiraki / Monastiráki

Christian sites Church of the Incorporeal Beings / Áyii Asómati (Agii Assomati)

Region, quarter of a major city Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Islamic site or artifact collection Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Monastiráki Square

Market, shopping area Flea Market

Region, quarter of a major city Market, shopping area Pandrosou Street / Odós Pandrósou

Christian sites Pantánassa Church

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Towers, monuments, observation deck Monument of Lysikrates

Theatrical hall or company Karagiosis Theater / Théatro Karagiósis

Significant work of art Christian sites Panaghia Kapnikaréa Church

Archeological site or ruin Pláka Archaeological Sites

Archeological site or ruin Scenic site or route Hill of the Muses / Mouséion

Significant work of art Garden or botanic display Christian sites Church of St Demetrius / Áyios Dimítrios Lombardáris

Astronomical observatory or site Archeological site or ruin Architecture - Neo-Classical Scenic site or route Hill of the Nymphs / Lófos Nimfón

Town walls, fortifications, gates Historic site Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Tombs, burial site Monument of Philopappos (Filopapou Hill)

Archeological site or ruin Theatrical hall or company Pnyx (Pnika)

Archeological site or ruin Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Roman Agora

Archeological site or ruin Library of Hadrian

Archeological site or ruin Clocks and timepieces Towers, monuments, observation deck Tower of the Winds (Creek of Andronicos)

Historical museum Pláka Museums

Modern art Frissiras Museum

Musical instruments museum Greek Popular Musical Instruments Museum

Historical museum Jewish site or artifact collection Jewish Museum of Greece

Historical museum Katina Paxinou Museum

Christian sites St George of the Rock / Áyios Yeóryios tou Vráchou

Christian sites St John the Evangelist / Áyios Ioánis (Agios Ionnis) Theológos

Archeological site or ruin Christian sites St Nicodemus Russian Church / Áyios Nikodímos / Sotíra tou Lykodímou

Christian sites Ste Catherine's Church / Ayía (Agia) Ekateríni

Region, quarter of a major city Syntagma (Syndagma) Square / Platía Syntágmatos

Cemetery Region, quarter of a major city Market, shopping area Christian sites Hermes Street / Odós Ermoú

Town walls, fortifications, gates Christian sites Tombs, burial site Kerameikos Cemetery

Subways and urban transport Lioson Bus Station

Archeological site or ruin Education institution Lykeion

Government or institution building Architecture - Neo-Classical Old Palace / Parliament / Paleá Anáktora

Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs Military attraction or museum Tombs, burial site Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Islamic site or artifact collection Tzistarakis Mosque / Ceramics Museum

Festival of arts of short duration Festivals

Festival of arts of short duration Aeschylea Festival

Festival of arts of short duration Opera house or company Athens Festival

Festival of arts of short duration Carnival Sunday

Festival of arts of short duration Military attraction or museum March 25 Festivities

Christian sites Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Tombs, burial site First Cemetery / Próton Nekrotafíon Athinón

Library Architecture - Neo-Classical Gennadius Library / Bibliothíki Gennadiós

Airport Hellinikon International Airport

Archeological exhibit, museum Historical museum Historical and Archeological Museums

Coin collection Decorative arts display Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits Folk art exhibit Paintings, art collections Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Historical museum Musical instruments museum Jewels, diamond cutting Manor or country house Oriental art Religious treasury Benaki Museum

Coin collection Paintings, art collections Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Jewels, diamond cutting Christian sites Byzantine Museum

Archeological exhibit, museum Folk art exhibit Paintings, art collections Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Goulandris Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

Coin collection Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts Paintings, art collections Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Historical museum Christian sites Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Kanellópoulos / Kanelopoulos / Canellopoulos Museum

Archeological exhibit, museum Military attraction or museum Photo collection, exhibit Military Museum

Archeological exhibit, museum Major world-scale museum National Archeological Museum

Airport International Airport S.A.

Region, quarter of a major city Literary site Tombs, burial site Kolonós Híppios

Archeological site or ruin Education institution Town walls, fortifications, gates Historic site Prehistoric site or exhibit Academy of Plato / Akademía Plátonos

Christian sites Scenic site or route Lykabettos (Lycabettus) / Likavittós (Likavitós)

Garden or botanic display Scenic site or route Well, spring, oasis, aqueduct Daxameni Square / Platía Dexáminis

Historical museum Eleftherios Venizelos Museum

Region, quarter of a major city Kolonaki / Kolonáki

Region, quarter of a major city Garden or botanic display Kolonaki Square / Plateia Kolonáki (Platia Koloniakíou)

Paintings, art collections Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain National Gallery / Alexandros Soutsos Museum

Historical museum Yannis Tsarouchis Foundation Museum

Musical activity or concert hall Lykabettos - Modern Music Festival

Garden or botanic display Hiking opportunity Theatrical hall or company Lykabettos Open-Air Theatre

Convention, exhibition center Musical activity or concert hall Opera house or company Theatrical hall or company Megaron / Athens Concert Hall

Archeological exhibit, museum Paintings, art collections Subways and urban transport Metro / Attiko Metro

Garden or botanic display National Garden

Castle, chateau, palace Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs New Palace / Presidential Residence / Néa Anáktora

Archeological site or ruin Olympieion

Town walls, fortifications, gates Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Hadrian's Arch

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Temple of Olympian Zeus

Stadium or sports facility Panathanaic (Panathenean) Stadion / Athens Olympic Stadium (Kallimarmaron)

Postal museum, stamp collection Philatelic Museum

Literary site Christian sites Ste Photina's Church / Ayía Fotiní

Convention, exhibition center Architecture - Neo-Classical Zappeion Exhibition and Congress Hall (Zappio / Zapio)

Opera house or company Stadium or sports facility Theatrical hall or company Olympia Stadium / Theater / Olympia Stádion

Region, quarter of a major city Omonia

Education institution Architecture - Neo-Classical Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Academy of Arts

Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits Historical museum Theatrical hall or company Athens Theatrical Museum

Miscellaneous collectibles museums Cartoon Museum

Christian sites Cathedral of Dionysios the Areopagite

Christian sites Church of St John of the Column / Áyios Ioánnis tis Kolóna

Paintings, art collections Hadjikiriakso-Gikas Museum

Armaments collection Historical museum Historical and Ethnological Museum

Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits Historical museum Museum of History of the Greek Costume

Library National Library

Government or institution building Historical museum Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Old Parliament / National Historical Museum / Voulí

Region, quarter of a major city Garden or botanic display Market, shopping area Omonia Square / Platía Omónias

Market, shopping area Central Market

Musical activity or concert hall Rodon

City with significant attractions Piraeus / Pireus / Piraiás

Library Nautical museum or attraction Piraeus - Greek Maritime Museum / Hellenic Maritime Museum

Nautical museum or attraction Piraeus - Harbors

Archeological site or ruin Town walls, fortifications, gates Ancient Remains

Festival of arts of short duration Piraeus - Maritime Festival

Paintings, art collections Piraeus - Municipal Gallery

Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits Furniture display Piraeus - Panos Aravantinos Decor Museum

Festival of arts of short duration Piraeus - Three Kings' Way Festival / Tríon Lerarchón

Archeological exhibit, museum Town walls, fortifications, gates Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Theatrical hall or company Piraeus Archaeological Museum / Hellenistic Theatre (closed for restoration)

Automobiles, cars, motorcycles, carriages Sports activity or museum Rally Acropolis

Coin collection Manor or country house Schliemann's House / Numismatic Museum of Athens

Historical museum Special Interest Museums & Galleries

Natural history museum University Paleontological and Geological Museum

Region, quarter of a major city Suburbs

Beach Boating, sailing, water craft activities Region, quarter of a major city Golf course Swimming & water activities Market, shopping area Health spa Glyfáda / Voula / Kavouri / Vouliagméni / Glyfáda / Voúla / Kavoúri / Vouliagméni

Paintings, art collections Modern art Athens - Dimitris Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art

Region, quarter of a major city Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Tombs, burial site Kifissiá

Archeological exhibit, museum Natural history museum Athens - Goulandris Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum Nautical museum or attraction Sports activity or museum Stadium or sports facility Néo Fáliro

Beach Convention, exhibition center Festival of arts of short duration Musical activity or concert hall Stadium or sports facility Athens - Peace and Friendship Stadium

Region, quarter of a major city Cruises - sightseeing by boat Nautical museum or attraction Resort or relaxation spot Páleo Fáliro

Military attraction or museum Nautical museum or attraction Paleo Faliro - Averof Museum Ship

Astronomical observatory or site Science, technology attraction or museum Sports activity or museum Paleo Faliro - Hippodrome, Planetarium, Eugenides Institute

Surroundings

Archeological site or ruin Tombs, burial site Small town or village Achárnes

Agricultural area or museum Archeological exhibit, museum City with significant attractions Festival of arts of short duration Lake Library Agrínion

Archeological exhibit, museum Archaeological Museum

Archeological site or ruin Lake Thermos - Temple of Apollo

Crafts center or marketplace Archeological site or ruin Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Literary site Amaroussion / Maroússi

Miscellaneous collectibles museums Maroussi - Spathareion Museum of Shadow Theater

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Literary site Scenic site or route Amphiareion / Amfiarío

Archeological exhibit, museum Education institution Archeological Institute American School of Classical Studies

Archeological site or ruin Literary site Christian sites Areópagos

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Areopagos - Residential Quarter

Christian sites Basilica ruins of Dionysios the Areopagite

Railroad attraction or museum Athens Railroad Museum

Beach Archeological site or ruin Region with significant interests Resort or relaxation spot Attic Riviera / Coast of Apollo / Aktí Apollóna

Archeological site or ruin Literary site Cape Sounion / Soúnion

Boating, sailing, water craft activities Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit Minerals, geology attraction, mining Theatrical hall or company Small town or village Lávrion

Minerals, geology attraction, mining Lavrion Mineralogical Museum

Archeological site or ruin Natural area Makronísi

Archeological site or ruin Town walls, fortifications, gates Sounion - Sanctuary of Athena

Archeological site or ruin Sounion - Temple of Poseidon

National park Sounion National Park

Boating, sailing, water craft activities Fishing opportunity Mikrolímano / Kastella

Beach Boating, sailing, water craft activities Zea Marina / Zéa Apollóna / Zéa Pasalimáni

Archeological site or ruin Christian sites Small town or village Áyios Kosmás

Significant work of art Christian sites Beautiful Church / Ómorphi Ekklisía

Historical museum Wax museum, horror shows, oddity collections Bizani - Wax Museum of Greek History

Christian sites Church of St John the Hunter / Áyios Ioánnis Kynigós

Paintings, art collections Town walls, fortifications, gates Christian sites UNESCO World Heritage Site Dafni Monastery / Moní Dafní

Archeological site or ruin Resort or relaxation spot Small town or village Dionysius

Archeological site or ruin Small town or village Eleusis / Elefsís

Festival of arts of short duration Aiskylia Festival

Archeological exhibit, museum Paintings, art collections Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Tombs, burial site Eleusis Museum

Festival of arts of short duration Folkloric Festival

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Greater Propylaia

Archeological site or ruin Kallichoron Well

Cave Archeological site or ruin Christian sites Lesser Propylaia

Cave Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Sanctuary of Demeter

Archeological exhibit, museum Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Museum

Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical Archeological site or ruin Telesterion

Garden or botanic display Kaissariani Monastery and Scenic Forest Park

Cemetery Historical museum Christian sites Scenic site or route Well, spring, oasis, aqueduct Athens - Kaisariani Monastery / Moní Kaisarianí

Historical museum Marika Kotopouli Museum

Climbing activity Natural area Christian sites Small town or village Párnis

Agricultural area or museum Culinary attraction Christian sites Small town or village Peanía (Paiania) / Liopési

Cave Peania (Paiania) - Koutouki Stalactitic Cave

Folk art exhibit Paintings, art collections Manor or country house Modern art Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain Peania (Paiania) - Vorres Museum of Contemporary Art

Town walls, fortifications, gates Themistoclean Walls