Athens is one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Taking an educational walk through its rich culture and long history, you will discover the unquenchable Greek spirit that dominates every great attraction.
Start your exploration of the Greek capital with a visit to the cornerstone of Greece's glorious past, the Acropolis. This majestic landmark, with its famous architecture, is located in the bustling center of the city and receives countless visitors every year. If you head to the south side of the Acropolis, you will also come across the admirable Acropolis Museum. Continue your tour with the National Gallery, which houses excellent exhibitions of paintings, unique works of sculpture and engraving as well as collections of design and construction. Don't miss the Museum of Cycladic Art, which houses important exhibits of Cycladic culture, ancient Greek art and Cypriot culture.
Discover incomparable treasures of modern art through the exhibitions of the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art and the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and get to know the diverse collections of the Benaki Museum, such as Prehistory, the collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Art and the collection of Byzantine Art. Of course, your vacation in Athens cannot include a visit to the Olympic Museum of Athens, a state-of-the-art exhibition created to commemorate the Olympic Games, in the area of Amarousi.
Stroll through the blooming National Garden with its seven entrances, admire the Zappeion, a famous mansion where various cultural events take place and head to the Kallimarmaro (or Panathenaic Stadium), a historic site that hosts major Greek and international matches. Visit the imposing Temple of Olympian Zeus on the southeast side of the Acropolis and enjoy the green landscape of Philopappou Hill. Don't hesitate to make a stop at the Ancient Agora, one of Athens' top attractions, on the northwest side of the Acropolis.
Also worth mentioning are the Onassis Foundation, the National Observatory and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, three distinct places that stand proudly as cultural, educational and entertainment centers, inspiring every visitor.
Also, in the beautiful area of Psirri, in Koukaki and Mikrolimanos, you will have the opportunity to try traditional Greek specialties or fresh seafood. Finally, visit the archaeological site of Kerameikos and the surrounding restaurants, and don't forget to buy unique souvenirs from the vintage-retro shops in Monastiraki!