Guidebook for Athina
Sightseeing
The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use.
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Ithempulethi le-Hephaestus
3 Stirieon The Temple of Hephaestus or Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion is a well-preserved Greek temple; it remains standing largely as built. It is a Doric peripteral temple, and is located at the north-west side of the Agora of Athens, on top of the Agoraios Kolonos hill. From the 7th century until 1834, it served as the Greek Orthodox church of Saint George Akamates. The building's condition has been maintained due to its history of varied use.
The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill. The museum is housed in the Stoa of Attalos, and its exhibits are connected with the Athenian democracy. The collection of the museum includes clay, bronze and glass objects, sculptures, coins and inscriptions from the 7th to the 5th century BC, as well as pottery of the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation.
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I-Ancient Agora of Athens
24 Adrianou The Ancient Agora of Classical Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill. The museum is housed in the Stoa of Attalos, and its exhibits are connected with the Athenian democracy. The collection of the museum includes clay, bronze and glass objects, sculptures, coins and inscriptions from the 7th to the 5th century BC, as well as pottery of the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus. It was dedicated to Olympian Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns- was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
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Ithempeli ye-Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus. It was dedicated to Olympian Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns- was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
The Panathenaic Stadium also known as Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Originally, since the 6th century BC, a racecourse existed at the site of the stadium. It hosted the Panathenaic Games, a religious and athletic festival celebrated every 4 years in honor of the goddess Athena. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus by 144 AD and had a capacity of 50,000 seats.
After being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
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Istadiyamu ye-Panathenaic
Leoforos Vasileos Konstantinou The Panathenaic Stadium also known as Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Originally, since the 6th century BC, a racecourse existed at the site of the stadium. It hosted the Panathenaic Games, a religious and athletic festival celebrated every 4 years in honor of the goddess Athena. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus by 144 AD and had a capacity of 50,000 seats.
After being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora. The original Agora was encroached upon and obstructed by a series of Roman buildings, beginning with the imperial family's gift to the Athenians of a large concert hall.
The Odeon of Agrippa was built by him in around 15 BC, and measured 51.4 by 43.2 metres, rose several stories in height, and – being sited just north of the Middle Stoa – obstructed the old agora.
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Roman Agora
3 Polignotou The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora. The original Agora was encroached upon and obstructed by a series of Roman buildings, beginning with the imperial family's gift to the Athenians of a large concert hall.
The Odeon of Agrippa was built by him in around 15 BC, and measured 51.4 by 43.2 metres, rose several stories in height, and – being sited just north of the Middle Stoa – obstructed the old agora.
The one and only !!!
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.While there is evidence that the hill was inhabited as far back as the fourth millennium BC, it was Pericles in the fifth century BC who coordinated the construction of the site's most important buildings including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
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I-Acropolis yase-Athens
The one and only !!!
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.While there is evidence that the hill was inhabited as far back as the fourth millennium BC, it was Pericles in the fifth century BC who coordinated the construction of the site's most important buildings including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a "timepiece". Unofficially, the monument is also called Aerides which means Wind. The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. The 12-meter-tall structure has a diameter of about 8 metres and was topped in antiquity by a weathervane-like Triton that indicated the wind direction. Below the frieze depicting the eight wind deities there are eight sundials. In its interior, there was a water clock driven by water coming down from the Acropolis. It was used as an early example of a clocktower.
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Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a "timepiece". Unofficially, the monument is also called Aerides which means Wind. The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. The 12-meter-tall structure has a diameter of about 8 metres and was topped in antiquity by a weathervane-like Triton that indicated the wind direction. Below the frieze depicting the eight wind deities there are eight sundials. In its interior, there was a water clock driven by water coming down from the Acropolis. It was used as an early example of a clocktower.
The Pnyx or Pnyka. Great view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The Pnyx was used for popular assemblies in Athens as early as 507 BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes transferred political power to the citizenry. It was then outside the city proper, but close enough to be convenient. It looks down on the ancient Agora, which was the commercial and social centre of the city.
At this site all the great political struggles of Athens of the "Golden Age" were fought out. Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades spoke here, within sight of the Parthenon, temple of Athena. Here Demosthenes delivered his vilifications of Philip of Macedon, the famous Philippics
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Pnyx
The Pnyx or Pnyka. Great view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The Pnyx was used for popular assemblies in Athens as early as 507 BC, when the reforms of Cleisthenes transferred political power to the citizenry. It was then outside the city proper, but close enough to be convenient. It looks down on the ancient Agora, which was the commercial and social centre of the city.
At this site all the great political struggles of Athens of the "Golden Age" were fought out. Pericles, Aristides and Alcibiades spoke here, within sight of the Parthenon, temple of Athena. Here Demosthenes delivered his vilifications of Philip of Macedon, the famous Philippics
The Areopagus is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. Its English name is the composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Ares Rock" . Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son Halirrhothius. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying deliberate homicide.
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Ihili le-Areopagus
21 Theorias The Areopagus is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. Its English name is the composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Ares Rock" . Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son Halirrhothius. In classical times, it functioned as the court for trying deliberate homicide.
Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The library was on the eastern side where rolls of papyrus "books" were kept. Adjoining halls were used as reading rooms, and the corners served as lecture halls. The library was seriously damaged by the Herulian invasion of 267 and repaired by the prefect Herculius in AD 407-412.[4] During Byzantine times, three churches were built at the site, the remains of which are preserved.
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I-Hadrian's Library
3 Areos Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The library was on the eastern side where rolls of papyrus "books" were kept. Adjoining halls were used as reading rooms, and the corners served as lecture halls. The library was seriously damaged by the Herulian invasion of 267 and repaired by the prefect Herculius in AD 407-412.[4] During Byzantine times, three churches were built at the site, the remains of which are preserved.
The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) was a stoa (covered walkway or portico) in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The current building was reconstructed from 1952–1956 by American architects as faithful a replica of the original building as was possible, given the limitations of archaeology.
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Stoa ye-Attalos
24 Adrianou The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) was a stoa (covered walkway or portico) in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The current building was reconstructed from 1952–1956 by American architects as faithful a replica of the original building as was possible, given the limitations of archaeology.
Ancient burial site with a museum inside.
Kerameikos was originally an area of marshland along the banks of the Eridanos river which was used as a cemetery as long ago as the 3rd millennium BC. It became the site of an organised cemetery from about 1200 BC; numerous cist graves and burial offerings from the period have been discovered by archaeologists. Houses were constructed on the higher drier ground to the south. During the Archaic period increasingly large and complex grave mounds and monuments were built along the south bank of the Eridanos, lining the Sacred Way.
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Iziko lezokuhlalakahlelo zaseKeramikos
148 Ermou Ancient burial site with a museum inside.
Kerameikos was originally an area of marshland along the banks of the Eridanos river which was used as a cemetery as long ago as the 3rd millennium BC. It became the site of an organised cemetery from about 1200 BC; numerous cist graves and burial offerings from the period have been discovered by archaeologists. Houses were constructed on the higher drier ground to the south. During the Archaic period increasingly large and complex grave mounds and monuments were built along the south bank of the Eridanos, lining the Sacred Way.
The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine (among other things), the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with excellent acoustics, making it an ideal location for ancient Athens' biggest theatrical celebration, the Dionysia. It was the first stone theatre ever built, cut into the southern cliff face of the Acropolis, and supposedly birthplace of Greek tragedy. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today. It is sometimes confused with the later, smaller, and better-preserved Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located nearby.
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Itheatara leDionysus
25 MitseonThe Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine (among other things), the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with excellent acoustics, making it an ideal location for ancient Athens' biggest theatrical celebration, the Dionysia. It was the first stone theatre ever built, cut into the southern cliff face of the Acropolis, and supposedly birthplace of Greek tragedy. The remains of a restored and redesigned Roman version can still be seen at the site today. It is sometimes confused with the later, smaller, and better-preserved Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located nearby.
Food Scene
One of the oldest and most traditional taverns in Plaka. You walk down the stairs see the interior with the wooden barrels and find yourself in the old era of Plaka. Here you will taste traditional perfectly cooked Greek cuisine in very reasonable prices. Best value for money option.
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Taverna Saita
21 Kidathineon One of the oldest and most traditional taverns in Plaka. You walk down the stairs see the interior with the wooden barrels and find yourself in the old era of Plaka. Here you will taste traditional perfectly cooked Greek cuisine in very reasonable prices. Best value for money option.
Very nice old traditional tavern. Try the moussaka, the stuffed peppers and everything else Chrysoula has made for you!
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Zorbas Restaurant Plaka
15 Lissiou StrVery nice old traditional tavern. Try the moussaka, the stuffed peppers and everything else Chrysoula has made for you!
One of the oldest places for wrapped kebad. You can also have gyro souvlaki.
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O Thanasis
69 MitropoleosOne of the oldest places for wrapped kebad. You can also have gyro souvlaki.
Best old school traditional Kostas recipe souvlaki since 1950. All fresh made with simple ingredients. As the signs in the store say "NO STRESS"
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O Kostas
7 PentelisBest old school traditional Kostas recipe souvlaki since 1950. All fresh made with simple ingredients. As the signs in the store say "NO STRESS"
Oionos Cafe Bar
7 Geronta For breakfast, brunch, coffee and relaxed drinks.
Avocado
30 NikisVegetarian, Vegan café and restaurant!
Estrella
24Α RomvisBreakfast and extended Brunch!
One of the few traditional snack-dish places in Plaka. Very nice variety of dishes, wine or beer.
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To Kafeneio
1 EpicharmouOne of the few traditional snack-dish places in Plaka. Very nice variety of dishes, wine or beer.
Cafe- Bistrot. One of the best in Plaka. For coffee, snacks and why not a drink or two. Very nice atmosphere and surrounding area. You MUST try the sweets :)
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Yiasemi
23 MnisikleousCafe- Bistrot. One of the best in Plaka. For coffee, snacks and why not a drink or two. Very nice atmosphere and surrounding area. You MUST try the sweets :)
Essentials
Bazaar Discount Market
45 Mitropoleos Super Market
Drinks & Nightlife
Old traditional distilerry and liquer store. You can try most Hellenic spirits here :) Go easy on the ouzo !
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Brettos Bar
41 Kidathineon Old traditional distilerry and liquer store. You can try most Hellenic spirits here :) Go easy on the ouzo !
This is the place to taste quality cocktails blended with handselected spirits from all over the world. Baba Au Rum has been awarded and recognized as one of the best rum bars in the world.
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Baba Au Rum
6 Klitiou This is the place to taste quality cocktails blended with handselected spirits from all over the world. Baba Au Rum has been awarded and recognized as one of the best rum bars in the world.
One of the most successful bars of the center. With vintage music, great cocktails and cheery mood every day!
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Drunk Sinatra
16 ThiseosOne of the most successful bars of the center. With vintage music, great cocktails and cheery mood every day!
Awarded as one of the best all day café and cocktail bars in the world!
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The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousAwarded as one of the best all day café and cocktail bars in the world!
Rooster
4 Pl. Agias IrinisLGBT café and bar :)
Faust Bar Theatre Arts
12 AthinaidosLGBT Bar-Theatre-Arts :)
Parks & Nature
I-Filopappou Hill
215 ΦυλήςIsithole Sethu
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasGetting Around
Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosMetro and ( bus X95 ) to and from the airport.
Monastiraki Metro Station
12 Pl. MonastirakiouTrain to Piraeus port.
Shopping
The Plaka Flea Market starts here and goes all the way through Adrianou street. Get your souvenirs and traditional Hellenic products to remind you of your journey to Athens :)
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Adrianou
AdrianouThe Plaka Flea Market starts here and goes all the way through Adrianou street. Get your souvenirs and traditional Hellenic products to remind you of your journey to Athens :)