Guidebook for Athina
Sightseeing
Akropolis von Athen
Also visit the Acropolis museum.
Picturesque area with souvenir shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Near the Acropolis.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousPicturesque area with souvenir shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Near the Acropolis.
Near the area of the Acropolis, a lot of restaurants and coffee shops. Have your coffee overlooking at the archeological sites.
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Thiseio
Near the area of the Acropolis, a lot of restaurants and coffee shops. Have your coffee overlooking at the archeological sites.
Turm der Winde
One of the first meteorological stations!!!
Visit Sintagma square every Sunday at 11 a.m. to see the change of the guards in front of the monument of the unknown soldier.
The Parliament also stands on the same square
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Syntagma Square
Platia SintagmatosVisit Sintagma square every Sunday at 11 a.m. to see the change of the guards in front of the monument of the unknown soldier.
The Parliament also stands on the same square
Griechische Nationalbibliothek
32 PanepistimiouVisit the National Gallery.
The Ancient Amphitheater, where the first modern Olympics were hosted.
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Panathinaiko-Stadion
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouThe Ancient Amphitheater, where the first modern Olympics were hosted.
Museum für Kykladische Kunst
4 Neofitou DoukaMeet the Art of the Cyclades
Zeustempel
Visit the remains of the Temple of Zeus.... Travel in time
Walk from Thisio to L. Vas.Amalias and enjoy Ancient Athens. There are numerous options, for coffee, drinks and food on this lovely pedestrian area.
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Apostolou Pavlou
Apostolou PavlouWalk from Thisio to L. Vas.Amalias and enjoy Ancient Athens. There are numerous options, for coffee, drinks and food on this lovely pedestrian area.
Pnyx
Where the politicians of Ancient Athens used to meet.
Filopappou-Hügel
215 ΦυλήςA picturesque area for walking and photo shooting
This Temple is the best preserved ancient temple... do make a stop there
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Tempel des Hephaistos
3 StirieonThis Temple is the best preserved ancient temple... do make a stop there
Agora
24 AdrianouAthens' ancient market
Built on the 19th century, by a very wealthy gift as a gift to the Greek state, to host ceremonies related to the modern olympics... now used as conference center. It is definitely worth the visit.
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Zappio Megaro
Built on the 19th century, by a very wealthy gift as a gift to the Greek state, to host ceremonies related to the modern olympics... now used as conference center. It is definitely worth the visit.
Stoa des Attalos
24 AdrianouThe heart of the Ancient Market of Athens
Tempel der Athena Nike
Διονυσίου ΑρεοπαγίτουDedicated to the godess Athena Niki
Parks & Nature
Nationalgarten
1 Leoforos Vasilisis AmaliasAn oasis in the center of Athens!
Quite far from the city center, I must admit, but if you have a lot of time, it is definitely worth visiting.
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Attica Zoologischer Park
Quite far from the city center, I must admit, but if you have a lot of time, it is definitely worth visiting.
Should you have enough time and are a "sucker" for nature just visit Mount Parnis, many hicking and mountain bike trails.
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Parnitha
Should you have enough time and are a "sucker" for nature just visit Mount Parnis, many hicking and mountain bike trails.
Arts & Culture
Akropolismuseum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouWalk beside the Cariatidew and get lost in time
Have a nice day in the Monatery museum and enjoy your coffee in the garden coffee shop on the old building housing the museum.
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Numismatisches Museum Athen
12 El. VenizelouHave a nice day in the Monatery museum and enjoy your coffee in the garden coffee shop on the old building housing the museum.
Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosFrom prehistoric to modern Greece
During the summer time there are many concerts that are being held under the shade of the Acropolis. An atmospheric ancient amphitheater that you can visit and get lost in music.
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Irodou Attikou
Irodou AttikouDuring the summer time there are many concerts that are being held under the shade of the Acropolis. An atmospheric ancient amphitheater that you can visit and get lost in music.
Archäologisches Nationalmuseum
44 28is OktovriouThe Archeological museum of Athens
Athens' old gas station has been renovated and turned into the most hip art scene. Check out the events on Technopolis' site - http://www.technopolis-athens.com/web/guest/home -
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Technopolis Athen
100 PireosAthens' old gas station has been renovated and turned into the most hip art scene. Check out the events on Technopolis' site - http://www.technopolis-athens.com/web/guest/home -
Shopping
Flohmarkt Monastiraki
2 IfestouVisit Athen's flea market
Shop and dine with style. An arcade located in the heart of the city.
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City Link
4 AmerikisShop and dine with style. An arcade located in the heart of the city.
Visit the pedestrian area of Voukourestiou & Valaoritou, to find all the expensive brands, like Dior, Tods', Louis Vuitton, Prada etc.
On Valaoritou str. you will find a couple of bistros to enjoy a light lunch or a glass of wine, or a cup of coffee.
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Voukourestiou
VoukourestiouVisit the pedestrian area of Voukourestiou & Valaoritou, to find all the expensive brands, like Dior, Tods', Louis Vuitton, Prada etc.
On Valaoritou str. you will find a couple of bistros to enjoy a light lunch or a glass of wine, or a cup of coffee.
A pedestrian area, suitable for shopping or just strolling.
On the roads to and from Ermou you will find many cafes and snack shops.
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Ermou
ErmouA pedestrian area, suitable for shopping or just strolling.
On the roads to and from Ermou you will find many cafes and snack shops.
Shopping in Kolonaki, the place to see and be seen. Stop for a coffee or light lunch in Kolonaki square, the choices are quite a few.
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Patriarchou Ioakim
Patriarchou IoakimShopping in Kolonaki, the place to see and be seen. Stop for a coffee or light lunch in Kolonaki square, the choices are quite a few.
In this pedestrian area you can shop and have nice walk. It is the old part of Athens' shopping area. Clothes, shoes, household utilities there are all here. There are many snack bars and street cafes you can have a snack or coffee and continue shopping. Many choices for local and ethnic food. This street will take you to Monastiraki.
Eolou
In this pedestrian area you can shop and have nice walk. It is the old part of Athens' shopping area. Clothes, shoes, household utilities there are all here. There are many snack bars and street cafes you can have a snack or coffee and continue shopping. Many choices for local and ethnic food. This street will take you to Monastiraki.
Drinks & Nightlife
In the square around the church there are many bars and a lot of snack shops.
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Agias Irinis
Agias IrinisIn the square around the church there are many bars and a lot of snack shops.
Skoufa
SkoufaMany coffee shops and some restaurants
Coctail Bars and night clubs.... the place to be especially during the winter time
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Charitos
CharitosCoctail Bars and night clubs.... the place to be especially during the winter time
Food Scene
Tsakalof
TsakalofOn Tsakalof you will find some cafes and restaurants
In the extravagant Hotel Grande Bretagne there is a Roof Garden where you can dine and have your coffee, quite expensive but really posh!
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
Str Syntagma SquareIn the extravagant Hotel Grande Bretagne there is a Roof Garden where you can dine and have your coffee, quite expensive but really posh!
Japanesse, chinese, indian cuisine and many more. The newest addition to Athens' food scene
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Apollonos
ApollonosJapanesse, chinese, indian cuisine and many more. The newest addition to Athens' food scene
For souvlaki and kebabs, the place to eat. Choose any of the numerous restaurants
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Monastiraki-Platz
21 ApollonosFor souvlaki and kebabs, the place to eat. Choose any of the numerous restaurants
Located at the lobby of the hotel there is a really nice restaurant.
There is also an exquisite bar at the roof garden, and a nice pool at the lobby area.
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Hilton
Located at the lobby of the hotel there is a really nice restaurant.
There is also an exquisite bar at the roof garden, and a nice pool at the lobby area.
Getting Around
University station
Go to that station to visit the National Library
Get to this station to visit the Flee Market, the Tower of Winds, Thisio
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Platia Monastirakiou
Platia MonastirakiouGet to this station to visit the Flee Market, the Tower of Winds, Thisio
Take the light railway to the port of Piraeus. When you reach the port the possibilities are endless....
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ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ ΗΣΑΠ
Take the light railway to the port of Piraeus. When you reach the port the possibilities are endless....
A gateway to the city of Athens. Welcome.
There are bus and train services to and from the airport.
For more details check this site: http://www.athensairportbus.com/
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Internationaler Flughafen Athen
Attiki OdosA gateway to the city of Athens. Welcome.
There are bus and train services to and from the airport.
For more details check this site: http://www.athensairportbus.com/
Train stop for Thisio, Apostolou Pavlou str. , Stoa of Attalos, Acropolis and so many other archeological sites....
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ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ ΗΣΑΠ ΘΗΣΕΙΟΥ
Train stop for Thisio, Apostolou Pavlou str. , Stoa of Attalos, Acropolis and so many other archeological sites....