Athens International Airport 10 min
Goulandris Museum (32 min) Art gallery designed by architect I.M. Pei, with works by artists including Picasso, Monet & Degas. Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle (34 min) Unassuming ruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was thought to have taught. Panathenaic Stadium (33 min) Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. National Art Gallery (31 min) Archaeological Site of Brauron (11 min) Archaeological site featuring remains of ancient temples & shrines, with a nearby museum. Lake Vouliagmeni (30 min) Changing rooms, beach chairs & umbrellas at this scenic natural lake with thermal mineral water. MOUSEIO VORRE NPID (18 min) Museum dedicated to Greek folk & contemporary art, on a sizable property with courtyards & gardens. Athens War Museum (33 min) Museum and history Athens Concert Hall (32 min) Large complex with 4 concert halls offering a lineup of musical, dance & theatrical performances. Αkti Vouliagmenis (29 min) Beach park with sunbeds & umbrellas, a sports complex & restaurants with ocean views. First Cemetery of Athens (35 min) Sculptures & elegant mausoleums mark the graves of prominent Greeks at this 1830s burial ground. Hymettus (1 hr 8) Mountain range featuring views of Athens, neighboring peaks & sunsets from its slopes. Byzantine And Christian Museum (33 min) Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century. Attica Zoological Park (18 min) Large zoological park with diverse species, dolphin & bird shows, picnic areas & a cafe. Monastery of Kaisariani (25 min) Medieval monastery built over early Christian ruins & an ancient shrine to the goddess Aphrodite. |