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Home of the gods, the ancients and democracy, Athens' history stretches back over 2000 years. The Acropolis, seat of Athena's Temple and the Parthenon, dominates the skyline. In contrast, the atmospheric winding streets of the Plaka are lined with 19th-century houses, modern shops, tavernas and pavement cafes. There are also great opportunities to go sailing and diving, or even hiking in the nearby mountains.

Athens Attractions

National Archaeological Museum
44 Patission Street, 106-82 Athens
Tel: +30 210 821 7717 | Fax: +30 210 821 3573

Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art
4 Neophytou Douka Street, 106-74 Athens
Tel: +30 210 7228 321-3 | Fax: +30 210 723 9382

Mount Lykavittós
Funicular railway every ten minutes from Ploutarchou Street, Kolonáki, 999-20 Athens
Tel: +30 210 722 7065

Byzantine and Christian Museum
22 Vasilissas Sofias Avenue, 106-75 Athens
Tel: +30 210 721 1027 | Fax: +30 210 723 1883

Theatre of Dionysos
South slope of the Acropolis, Athens
Tel: +30 210 322 4625 | Fax: +30 210 923 9023

Syntagma (Constitution) Square
Corner of Vasilissas Sofias and Vasilissas Amalias Avenue, Athens

Panathenaic Stadium
Ardettos Hill, Athens
Tel: +30 210 325 1744