Athens Things to Do

A photo showing the rock of acropolis and the Monastiraki Square in central Athens.
photo: dronepicr / CC BY 2.0

Athens Things to Do

A girl smokes and friends chat at sunset on Areopagus Hill.
photo: Kristoffer Trolle / CC BY 2.0
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Areopagus Hill

Take a few beers and head to Areopagus for sunset and into the night. Groups of friends, guitars, and a first-row view of Acropolis. Fun and contemplation.

A panoramic view of the hill of Lycabettus among the buildings of the city of Athens.
photo: Graham-H
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Lycabettus Hill

This characteristic 277-meters hill in Athens offers a great view over the Athenian city landscape and is topped by a monastery and a viewpoint yard.

Trees and a small cliff on top of Filopappou Hill with thousands of block of apartments in the background.
photo: Wolfgang Moroder / CC BY 2.5
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Filopappou Hill

Filopappou Hill is locals' favorite spot for a breath of fresh air in the center of the city. Named after the monument erected by Roman consul Philopappos.

Women and men in traditional attire are dancing in a circle on a big stage.
photo: Erud / CC BY 3.0
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Dora Stratou Dance Theatre

Topping the list of Athens' experience tourism, at Dora Stratou Dance Theatre you have fun learning and watching traditional dances.

A picture showing the buildings of the cultural venue Technopolis of Gazi in Athens.
photo: Χρήστης Templar52
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Technopolis of Gazi

Contemporary cultural complex in an formerly industrial area of Athens center, popular thanks to the number and variety of events hosted here.

Excited participants during an adventure ride on a game of Allou! Fun Park in Athens.
photo: Facebook: Allou Fun Park
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Allou! Fun Park

The biggest amusement park in Greece offers entertainment and loads of adrenaline-inducing experiences whole year round.

A woman is posing with her phone in hand in front of the Greek parliament on the top deck of a hop on hop off bus.
photo: tiqets
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Athens

Most often, an easy and effective way to get quick a panorama of Athens' attractions. Use the audio guidance and hop off at places you want to explore further.

A street with colorful houses in the old traditional district of Plaka in central Athens.
photo: JFKennedy
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Plaka Neighborhood of Athens

The oldest district in island architecture of the last century is characterized by its village-like environment, tranquility, and great tavernas.

Buildings aligned in the pedestrian shopping street of Ermou in Athens.
photo: ChristosV / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ermou Shopping Street

Located in the very center of Athens, this pedestrian street offers a variety of shopping options as well as cafes and a few restaurants.

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