Varkiza, also Alianthos, is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica of the Megalo Daktylo.
Vouliagmenis lake.JPG Lake Vouliagmeni is a small brackish-water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus located to the south of Vouliagmeni, Greece.
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Palaio Faliro is a coastal district and a municipality in the southern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. At the 2011 census it had 64,021 inhabitants.
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The cradle of European culture comes to life in your ears when you plug into the POPGuide app. Explore over 100 points of interest in Athens, from unique Greek landmarks to local curiosities, and discover wonders of the ancient world without a group, guide, or schedule! This state-of-the-art app takes seconds to download, combining public transport and walking tours with high-quality audio narration, rich visuals, helpful text, and offline mapping. It transforms your smartphone into the most reliable travel companion you've ever had! You'll be guided to bus, tram, walking, or bicycle routes, and you'll even get help locating the best photo spots and free WiFi.
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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC.
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The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.
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The Athenian Riviera is a stunning coastal stretch in the southern suburbs of Athens, extending from the historic city centre to the southernmost point of the Attica Peninsula at Cape Sounion. Beautiful beaches, luxurious resorts, and historical site...
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens.
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The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient theatre in Athens on the south slope of the Akropolis hill, built as part of the sanctuary of Dionysos Eleuthereus.
Learn more Book this experienceDiscover scuba diving in Agia Marina beach, near Athens! Beginners can have an introduction in scuba diving and swim along with the fish and the rest of the marine life that can be found underwater! Activity In case you're curious what's ...
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Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
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Discover the ancient landmarks of the city of Athens in a comfortable minibus, the marvellous capital city of Greece! Welcoming adventurers of all ages on this inclusive family-friendly sightseeing tour. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the worl...
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The Areopagus is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares".
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The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
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Go on a Greek food tour and enjoy freshly made Greek pies like tiropita, a creamy cheese pie, and spanakopita, a spinach-feta filo pie. Choose a meat skewer or a vegetarian option, the filling in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce will satisfy your taste buds. Taste Peinirli, a boat-shaped pizza with cheese, Greek sausage, or fresh veggies, and try loukoumades, small dough bites with honey syrup and cinnamon, if you have a sweet tooth. Visit a renowned bakery for Koulouri, a traditional sesame bread ring served warm and fresh. End your tour with baklava-style desserts, served with ice cream and a special Greek liqueur.
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The Old Temple of Athena or the Archaios Neos was an archaic Greek limestone Doric temple on the Acropolis of Athens probably built in the second half of the sixth-century BCE, and which housed the xoanon of Athena Polias.
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