Top Attractions in Athens

Discover Athens's most popular destinations with detailed guides, reviews, and insider tips from fellow travelers

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Acropolis of Athens, Athens - a view of the acrobatic ruins of the acrobatic temple
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Acropolis of Athens

4.8
(137k reviews)
An ancient citadel perched atop a rocky outcrop, home to iconic structures like the Parthenon, offering a glimpse into c...
Acropolis Museum, Athens - Acropolis Museum, Athens.
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Acropolis Museum

4.7
(77k reviews)
A modern architectural masterpiece housing ancient treasures from the Acropolis, offering stunning views and deep histor...
Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens - Acropolis🇬🇷
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus

4.9
(17k reviews)
A magnificent Roman-era amphitheater in Athens, renowned for hosting spectacular summer concerts and cultural performanc...
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens - people walking on brown concrete building during daytime
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Theatre of Dionysus

4.7
(6k reviews)
Step back in time at the Theatre of Dionysus, the ancient Greek amphitheater where drama was born. Imagine 15,000 specta...
Areopagus Hill, Athens - brown concrete building photography
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Areopagus Hill

4.8
(5k reviews)
Historic rocky outcrop offering iconic, free panoramic views of the Acropolis and Athens, steeped in ancient judicial an...
Pnyx, Athens - Artist Théodore Caruelle d' Aligny Title The Acropolis, Athens: The Pnyx, Areopagus, Acropolis and Mount Hymmettos Place France (Artist's nationality:) Date Made 1845 Medium Etching on ivory China paper, laid down on white wove paper https://www.artic.edu/artworks/147623/the-acropolis-athens-the-pnyx-areopagus-acropolis-and-mount-hymmettos
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Pnyx

4.8
(233 reviews)
Walk where democracy was born! Pnyx Hill offers ancient assembly ruins and stunning Acropolis views, a historical gem.
Philopappos Hill and Monument, Athens - white concrete building near green trees during daytime
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Philopappos Hill and Monument

4.7
(4k reviews)
A historic hill offering panoramic views of Athens and the Acropolis, topped by the ancient Philopappos Monument.
Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens - A view of a city from the top of a hill
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Ancient Agora of Athens

4.7
(37k reviews)
Explore the heart of ancient Athenian democracy, a vibrant hub of political, social, and commercial life, featuring the ...
Roman Agora, Athens - gray concrete building during daytime close-up photography
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Roman Agora

4.5
(14k reviews)
Discover the Roman Agora in Athens, featuring the iconic octagonal Tower of the Winds and remnants of Roman marketplace.
Hadrian's Library, Athens - the ruins of a roman city at sunset
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Hadrian's Library

4.4
(7k reviews)
Explore the impressive Roman-era library complex built by Emperor Hadrian, a testament to ancient knowledge and architec...
Kerameikos Archaeological Site, Athens - white concrete building near green trees during daytime
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Kerameikos Archaeological Site

4.4
(6k reviews)
Explore Athens' ancient cemetery and potters' quarter, featuring impressive grave steles and a fascinating museum. A qui...
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens - Ionic.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus

4.4
(30k reviews)
The colossal ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in ancient Greece, stand as a testament to mo...
Hadrian's Arch, Athens - a large stone structure
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Hadrian's Arch

4.5
(904 reviews)
A monumental marble arch in Athens, marking the ancient boundary between Hadrian's city and the old Greek city. A stunni...
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens - Panathenaic Stadium
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Panathenaic Stadium

4.7
(41k reviews)
The world's only all-marble stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympics. A breathtaking testament to ancient and modern s...
National Archaeological Museum, Athens - National Archaeological Museum of Athens
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National Archaeological Museum

4.6
(35k reviews)
Explore millennia of ancient Greek art and history at one of the world's most important archaeological museums.
Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens - a woman standing in front of a bunch of statues
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Museum of Cycladic Art

4.7
(5k reviews)
Discover minimalist marble sculptures and ancient Aegean art at this renowned Athens museum.
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, Athens - people walking on hallway during daytime
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Benaki Museum

4.7
(7k reviews)
Discover Byzantine, Ottoman, and contemporary art beyond ancient Greece at this stunning Athenian museum. A cultural gem...
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, Athens - people walking on hallway during daytime
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Benaki Museum of Islamic Art

4.7
(7k reviews)
Discover Byzantine, Ottoman, and contemporary art beyond ancient Greece at this stunning Athenian museum. A cultural gem...
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens - Oratorio di Santa Maria in Solario, la Croce di re Desiderio,
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Byzantine and Christian Museum

4.6
(5k reviews)
Discover centuries of Byzantine art, icons, frescoes, and early Christian artifacts in a stunning neoclassical villa.
National Historical Museum (Old Parliament), Athens - white and brown concrete building under blue sky during daytime
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National Historical Museum (Old Parliament)

4.7
(4k reviews)
Explore Greece's journey from Byzantine times to the 20th century in the grand Old Parliament building. Art, weapons, an...