Sights You Should Not Miss in Athens
Mikrolimano in Athens
Athens is one of the places you need to spend some time in order to be able to see everything; however, the absolute must see sights in Athens are:
- the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- the Theater of Dionysus
- the Archaeological Museum of Athens – one of the largest and richest in the world
- the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- the Kallimarmaron Stadium – where the first modern Olympics took place -
- the Ancient Agora, meeting place of the ancients and focal point of cultural and political talks
- the Museum of Cycladic & Ancient Greek Art
- the Benakis Museum
- Zappeio and the National Garden are just a few of the art -historical sites to see.
But a visit to Athens is by far incomplete without a leisurely stroll in Plaka and the Anafiotika neighborhood, one of the most picturesque sites in Europe, Psirri with the traditional taverns and cafés, or Thisseio, with the exquisite view to the Holy Rock of the Acropolis.
If you are visiting during the summer months, a visit to the numerous beaches situated at the southern, eastern and western parts of the city is mandatory. A visit to Glyfada, the south suburb, or Mikrolimano for a drink is also among the absolute must-dos.
Visit all these sights in Athens with a half-day taxi tour or a full-day taxi tour
Glyfada