Sightseeing Athens and Acropolis

Sightseeing Athens and Acropolis

Inhabited for at least 3000 years, Athens, named after the goddess of wisdom, handicraft and warfare Athena, has the longest history of any other European city. Widely referred to as the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of western civilisation, the Greek capital is nowadays a modern metropolis that has preserved its very unique ancient atmosphere. Apart from the Acropolis which represents a significant landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has a lot to offer, challenging the visitor to walk in history following in the steps of Plato and Aristotle and travel back to the golden age of the European civilisation. Successfully combining the old with the modern, fascinating museums and archaeological sites, excellent food, mind-blowing temples, ancient philosophy schools, vibrant street markets, temporary art exhibitions, Athens is a charming destination for visitors from all over the world.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece

The ancient sanctuary and its monuments are universally the ultimate symbols of the classical spirit and civilization. With its fine artistic and architectural form, the Acropolis is the greatest heritage bequeathed by the Greek Antiquity to the world. In the second half of the fifth century BC, Athens celebrates the significant victory over the Persians and establishes democracy,achieving a leading position amongst the othercity-states of the ancient world. In the years that follow, art and thought flourish and the ambitious Athenian statesman Pericles coordinates aunique group of artists to transform the rocky hill into the exceptional monument also called the “Sacred Rock”. The Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheionand the temple of Athena are the greatest monuments built during that time.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Athens 105 57, Greece

Changing of guards ceremony

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

The Temple of Olympian Zeus found in the southeast of Athens is also referred to as Olympieion. Its construction lasted several centuries, from 510 BC to 131 AD and it is one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus as well as one of the most famous marble buildings ever erected in the ancient world. There were originally 104 gigantic Corinthian columns 16 of which remain standing today, with one of them lying on the ground.

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece

The only marble stadium of the world that hosted the first modern Olympic games of 1896.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece

The best panoramic view of Athens

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

The old neighbourhood of Athens

Duration: 20 minutes