A Traveler’s Guide
(Ed. note, updated Aug 09′)
Athens has so much to offer from architectural monuments dating back to Classical Greece to modern day tourist attractions (even leftover from the previous Summer Olympics). Athens is a place where something new can be discovered from the old everyday.
This Guide Covers a List of Can’t-Miss Destinations:
- The Parthenon on the Acropolis
- Agora
- Plaka
- Lycabettus Hill
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The Parthenon on the Acropolis
The city of Athens grew from the Acropolis; the Acropolis stands out as the one dominating symbol of Greek pride and the Acropolis is crowned by the Parthenon, considered the most important heritage structure in Europe. [More on the Parthenon on the Acropolis . . . ]
Agora
The Agora of Athens was the place where Greek political and intellectual thoughts were discussed. The ruins of the Agora have many a tale to tell – of a bustling marketlplace, elections to decide city mayors, and so much more. If there is one place in Athens that bears the maximum weight of history, it is the Agora. [More on the Agora . . .]
Plaka
The Plaka, which lies under the shadow of the Acropolis, is a special neighborhood for many Greeks. A shopper’s paradise, the place still retains the charms that one associated with Athenian neighborhoods of a generation ago. [More on the Plaka . . . ]
Lycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill is a wooded hill ideal to escape the summer afternoons. Connected by Funicular and with an easy approach road to the top as well, the Lycabettus is known for its open air theater and the beautiful white chapel of St. George. [More on Lycabettus Hill . . .]
