Things to do in Athens & Greece
Things to do and travel information for sightseeing in Athens, other cities and areas in Greece
The grandiose “towers” of Astraka
The grandiose “towers” of Astraka stand tall, a remarkable creation of nature in Greece. With a diverse terrain of majestic mountains and stunning seas, this breathtaking landscape showcases a unique morphology.
Athens Riviera
Enjoy a city break in Athens for its ancient sights and Mediterranean gastronomy. Things to see and do in Athens are numerous, yet as the city center is hectic and hot in the summer months, most people spend a short time here then head to the islands for the beauty and quieter pace of life.
Lake Vouliagmeni
Situated on an idyllic landscape, this rare geological phenomenon is waiting to be discovered. The lake’s brackish waters are continuously replenished both by the sea and the underground thermal springs…
The Archaeological Site Of Sounion-The Temple Of Poseidon
Cape Sounion, the southernmost tip of Attica, is a significant strategic point, whence the city-state of Athens controlled the sea passage to the Aegean Sea and Piraeus, the central port…
Mount Lycabettus
Mt. Lycabettus also known as Lycabettos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 … Read more
The Ancient Greek Agora
The ancient Greek Agora, in other words, the center of the athletic, political and spiritual life of the ancient Greek … Read more
The Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological site-specific museum, housing more than 3.000 famous artifacts from the Athenian Acropolis, the most … Read more
The National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece is the guardian of the national publishing collections. The collection of 5,400 manuscripts (dated from … Read more
Athens The Sensational Capital Of Greece
Athens The Sensational Capital Of Greece; “Athens (plural) ( /ˈæθɪnz/; Modern Greek: Αθήνα, Athina, IPA: [aˈθina], Katharevousa: Ἀθῆναι, Athine, Ancient … Read more
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The idea of establishing a University in Greece emerged alongside with the Greek War of Independence, also known as the … Read more
Panathenaic Stadium in Athens
History The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural monument of Greece. Its history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic … Read more
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens
The tomb honors all those Greek soldiers who were ever killed in war and each day, there is a special ceremony…
The Presidential Guards – Changing of the Guards
The Evzone provides a 24-hour honor guard, with an hourly sentry change, which is carried out in slow motion…
The Hellenic Parliament
The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament (MPs).
The temple of Athena Nike
The temple of Athena Nike stands at the southeast edge of the sacred rock atop a bastion, which in Mycenaean … Read more
The Propylaia
The Propylaia of the Athenian Acropolis was built on the west side of the hill, where the gate of the Mycenaean fortification once stood. The first propylon, or gate, was constructed in the age of Peisistratos…
The Erechtheion
The elegant building known as the Erechtheion, on the north side of the sacred rock of the Acropolis, was erected in 421-406 BC as a replacement of an earlier temple dedicated to Athena Polias…
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is a double peripteral Doric temple with several unique and innovative architectural features. The temple proper is divided into pronaos, cella and opisthodomos, with a separate room at the west end…
The Acropolis of Athens
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the center of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis.
Optical Illusions Of Athens Parthenon Greece
” The Optical Illusions That Make the Parthenon Perfect! There is more to the Parthenon than meets the eye, as … Read more
20 Best Things To Do In Athens
There is a lot more than 20 things to do in Athens because this is a city that has a … Read more
Sparta that provoking admiration, fear, virtue, and valor
The Ancient Greek City of Sparta was the greatest military power in ancient Greece and played a significant role in … Read more
The 1 insurmountable Delphi, and the oracle of Delphi
Delphi or Delfoi | The 1 unique Delphi, the oracle of Delphi, museum of Delphi The ancient Greeks believed that … Read more
The legendary battle of Thermopylae at the Hot Gates 480 BC
The legendary battle of Thermopylae at the Hot Gates of Greece 480 BC In 490 BC, after the defeat of … Read more
Theopetra Cave, 1 of the impressive prehistoric treasures
Theopetra Cave, 1 of the impressive prehistoric treasures in Greece is just 3 kilometres before reaching Meteora, a huge lime … Read more
Cape Sounion the significant strategic point of Athens 5C BC
Cape Sounion the significant strategic point of Athens 5C BC; Cape Sounion (Modern Greek: Aκρωτήριο Σούνιο – Akrotírio Soúnio; Ancient … Read more
The Amazing Corinth Canal, Greece – 602 BC – 44 BC
The Amazing Corinth Canal – 602 BC – 44 BC, Greece; History of Corinth Canal If a modern visitor today … Read more
Ancient Corinth, Home to legendary Jason of the Argonauts
Ancient Corinth, Home to legendary Jason of the Argonauts, A short history of Ancient Corinth The site of Ancient Corinth … Read more