Guidebook for Athina
Arts & Culture
The Acropolis of Athens and the nearby New Acropolis Museum are the places every visitor to the city should go to.
Sitting on top of the Acropolis hill and dedicated to goddess Athens is the temple of Parthenon. Not only a symbol for the city, but for the whole Greek civilization as well.
The New Acropolis Museum opened its doors in 2009. Findings from the Acropolis, including sculptures from the Parthenon are exhibited in a modern space designed by architect Bernard Tschumi.
You can find information about visiting Acropolis here:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2384
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Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens and the nearby New Acropolis Museum are the places every visitor to the city should go to.
Sitting on top of the Acropolis hill and dedicated to goddess Athens is the temple of Parthenon. Not only a symbol for the city, but for the whole Greek civilization as well.
The New Acropolis Museum opened its doors in 2009. Findings from the Acropolis, including sculptures from the Parthenon are exhibited in a modern space designed by architect Bernard Tschumi.
You can find information about visiting Acropolis here:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2384
How to get to the Acropolis - Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma & Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets).
https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/hours-and-ticketing
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouHow to get to the Acropolis - Acropolis Museum by public transport:
‘Akropoli‘ Metro station on the red line (line 2) is just outside the Acropolis Museum. From there, you can visit the Acropolis after a 10-15 minute walk. The site is also close to the central Syntagma square (about 15 minutes walk) and Plaka (5-10 minutes walk).
You can also get to Acropolis by bus line 230 which connects to Syntagma & Panepistimio metro stations. Also ‘Makrigiani’ bus stop of lines 1, 5, 040, 230, A2, A3, B2 is a 10-minute walk away. From Piraeus, express bus line X80 connects to the Acropolis (only tourist tickets and 5-day tickets).
https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/hours-and-ticketing
The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora and is situated to the northwest of Acropolis.
The Temple of Hephaestus, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes can be found inside the site of Ancient Agora. It is one of the few Greek temples to be almost entirely preserved.
How to get to the Temple of Hephaestus and the Ancient Agora and information about hours of visiting you can find here:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2485
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Ancient Agora of Athens
24 AdrianouThe Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora and is situated to the northwest of Acropolis.
The Temple of Hephaestus, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of blacksmiths, fire and volcanoes can be found inside the site of Ancient Agora. It is one of the few Greek temples to be almost entirely preserved.
How to get to the Temple of Hephaestus and the Ancient Agora and information about hours of visiting you can find here:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2485
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, with artifacts from all over Greece. Among them the Artemision Bronze statue of a Greek god and the Antikythera mechanism, the oldest analog computer ever found.
How to get to the Archaeological Museum of Athens and more information about visiting:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh155.jsp?obj_id=3249
http://www.namuseum.gr/index-en.html
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouThe National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, with artifacts from all over Greece. Among them the Artemision Bronze statue of a Greek god and the Antikythera mechanism, the oldest analog computer ever found.
How to get to the Archaeological Museum of Athens and more information about visiting:
http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh155.jsp?obj_id=3249
http://www.namuseum.gr/index-en.html
The view from the top of Lycabettus Hill is breathtaking.
The top of Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of central Athens. From there, you can have the best view of the city, including the Acropolis and see as far as Piraeus & the Saronic gulf. You can hike to the top via a number of paths around the hill or get up there fast via the funicular (cable car) railway that travels up and down at least every 30′ or less when there is demand (Athens transport tickets not accepted).
How to get to Lycabettus Hill:
https://moovitapp.com/index/en
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Lycabettus Hill
LikavittouThe view from the top of Lycabettus Hill is breathtaking.
The top of Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of central Athens. From there, you can have the best view of the city, including the Acropolis and see as far as Piraeus & the Saronic gulf. You can hike to the top via a number of paths around the hill or get up there fast via the funicular (cable car) railway that travels up and down at least every 30′ or less when there is demand (Athens transport tickets not accepted).
How to get to Lycabettus Hill:
https://moovitapp.com/index/en
The Athenian Trilogy!
These are the 3 neoclassical buildings on Panepistimiou street, designed and built in the 19th century by Danish architect Theophil Hansen. From left to right, it’s the National Library, University of Athens and the Academy of Athens.
How to get to the Athenian Trilogy:
The three buildings are just outside Panepistimio Metro station of the red line (2). A number of bus lines passes by from the area as well. It is just a 10-minute walk from Syntagma square.
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National Library of Greece
32 Panepistimiou The Athenian Trilogy!
These are the 3 neoclassical buildings on Panepistimiou street, designed and built in the 19th century by Danish architect Theophil Hansen. From left to right, it’s the National Library, University of Athens and the Academy of Athens.
How to get to the Athenian Trilogy:
The three buildings are just outside Panepistimio Metro station of the red line (2). A number of bus lines passes by from the area as well. It is just a 10-minute walk from Syntagma square.
The Panathenaic stadium was built around 330 BC & it was where ancient Athens’ Panathenaic Games were celebrated. After being left abandoned for centuries, it was refurbished in late 19th century using Penteli marble, the same as the one used on the Acropolis. It hosted the first Olympic Games of the modern era as well as the first marathon race in 1896.
How to get to the Panathenaic Stadium:
The closest Metro stations are Akropoli (red line 2) & Syntagma (red & blue lines 2 & 3). They’re both a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Bus & trolley-bus lines that stop outside Panathenaic Stadium (‘Stadio’ bus stop) 2 & 4 (connecting to Syntagma & Panepistimio Metro stations).
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Panathenaic Stadium
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Panathenaic stadium was built around 330 BC & it was where ancient Athens’ Panathenaic Games were celebrated. After being left abandoned for centuries, it was refurbished in late 19th century using Penteli marble, the same as the one used on the Acropolis. It hosted the first Olympic Games of the modern era as well as the first marathon race in 1896.
How to get to the Panathenaic Stadium:
The closest Metro stations are Akropoli (red line 2) & Syntagma (red & blue lines 2 & 3). They’re both a 10-minute walk from the stadium.
Bus & trolley-bus lines that stop outside Panathenaic Stadium (‘Stadio’ bus stop) 2 & 4 (connecting to Syntagma & Panepistimio Metro stations).
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouSightseeing
Just under the Acropolis, the neighborhood of Plaka gives visitors a taste of ‘old Athens’. It is the ideal place to take a walk or enjoy the local cafes and restaurants. The Anafiotika area, built according to typical Cycladic architecture, makes you feel like you’re on an Aegean island, away from the center of Athens.
How to get to Plaka and Anafiotika:
The neighborhood of Plaka is between Monastiraki and Syntagma, and a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Metro station of the red and blue lines (2 & 3), Akropoli station of the red line (2) and Monastiraki station of the green and blue lines (1 & 3).
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Plaka Anafiotika
24β MnisikleousJust under the Acropolis, the neighborhood of Plaka gives visitors a taste of ‘old Athens’. It is the ideal place to take a walk or enjoy the local cafes and restaurants. The Anafiotika area, built according to typical Cycladic architecture, makes you feel like you’re on an Aegean island, away from the center of Athens.
How to get to Plaka and Anafiotika:
The neighborhood of Plaka is between Monastiraki and Syntagma, and a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Metro station of the red and blue lines (2 & 3), Akropoli station of the red line (2) and Monastiraki station of the green and blue lines (1 & 3).
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint George’s square is located in the area of Kypseli near the center of Athens and it is a place to be for the locals with bars, Greek restaurants and is highly recommended for those who want to spend some time like a local citizen!!!
Platia Agiou Georgiou
Platia Agiou Georgiou
Agias Irinis, Athina 105 51, Grèce
Food Scene
Negri Fokionos
Fokionos NegriMonastiraki
Getting Around
Zappeio Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas