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Athens Attractions
Your guide to the essential places to visit in Athens, Greece's ancient city.
Things to do in Athens – top Athens must-see attractions
Athens is the cradle of Western civilization, and its landmarks are living proof of thousands of years of history. The city layers ancient ruins right next to neoclassical buildings and buzzing neighborhood squares. You can explore marble sculptures at the Acropolis Museum, walk through the ruins of the Ancient Agora, or catch panoramic views from the Acropolis of Athens. Ready to plan your trip? Here's your go-to list of the best places to visit in Athens, Greece.
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Acropolis Museum
Why visit?
- Greek artifact collection
- Original Parthenon frieze
- Ancient interactive exhibits
Parthenon
Why visit?
- 5th-century BC marble temple
- Iconic Doric columns
- Sweeping city views
Acropolis of Athens
Why visit?
- Panoramic Athens views
- Ancient Propylaea gateway
- Sacred hilltop complex
National Archaeological Museum
Why visit?
- Vast archaeology collection
- Bronze Age artifacts
- Ancient sculpture galleries
Panathenaic Stadium
Why visit?
- All-white marble stadium
- 1896 Olympic Games site
- Olympic torch relay venue
Ancient Agora of Athens
Why visit?
- Ancient marketplace ruins
- Stoa of Attalos museum
- Hilltop temple views
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Why visit?
- Towering Corinthian columns
- Hadrian's ancient gateway
- 104 surviving columns
Plaka
Why visit?
- Neoclassical historic streets
- Byzantine church clusters
- Café-lined pedestrian lanes
Temple of Hephaestus
Why visit?
- Well-preserved Doric temple
- Hilltop Agora overlook
- 449 BC construction date
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Monastiraki
Why visit?
- Open-air flea market
- Ottoman-era mosque
- Lively central square