Athens International Airport 32 min
Benaki Museum (15 min) Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards. Acropolis of Athens (21 min) Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration. Byzantine And Christian Museum (14 min) Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century. Temple of Olympian Zeus (15 min) Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Old Temple of Athena (22 min) Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids. Acropolis Museum (16 min) Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. National Archaeological Museum (10 min) Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry. Ancient Agora of Athens (21 min) Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts. Syntagma Square (13 min) City square in front of the Old Royal Palace which has long been the symbolic heart of the city. Temple of Hephaestus (15 min) Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes. Parthenon (21 min) Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC. National Garden (15 min) Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library. Mount Lycabettus (15 min) This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views. Theatre of Dionysus (18 min) Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C. Odeon of Herodes Atticus (20 min) Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE. |