EXPLORE ATHENS

Within close distance from the site of Acropolis, the modern Acropolis Museum is ready to welcome you.

Also known as Kallimarmaro (meaning Beautiful Marble), Panathenaic Stadium is the place where Olympics were revived. Modern Olympics were hosted on site back in 1896.

The legendary Syntagma Square is situated in the heart of Athens. Its name derives from Greek Constitution, since this is where the Greeks demanded to be handed over their own Constitution after being freed from the Ottomans.

Lycabettus Hill is the highest peak of the historic center in Athens, stretching all the way to 277 meters in altitude! The view from atop sweeps you off your feet and this is the main reason why so many people climb up the hill to gaze at the entire city from a privileged point of view.

Athens is not only well known for its glorious history and cultural identity. It is a city that lives and breathes style and special charms.This is why shopping in Athens is an experience on its own.

Plaka is the oldest neighborhood in the historic center of Athens. Resembling the Greek islands yet still maintaining its special charms, Plaka has been rightfully called the Neighborhood of the Gods.

Built to honor the magnitude of the King of the Gods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is made of fine marble from Mount Penteli. Nowadays, it is only partly saved. Also known as the Columns of Olympian Zeus, the monument used to be composed of colossal pillars.

The emblematic Parthenon in the ancient citadel of Acropolis is one of the world's most famous landmarks. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, patroness of the city, Parthenon is a fine temple dating to the Classical Greece.