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Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Athens You Should Not Miss

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Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Athens You Should Not Miss

Introduction - Athens is a Mediterranean city with a mix of ancient and modern architecture. Check the following famous Athens attractions to...

 

Mount Lycabettus

Attraction 1 - The last stop, Mount Lycabettus, is the highest point in the city centre. Chances are you've been looking at it...

 
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Panathenaic Stadium

Attraction 2 - Next on the itinerary, you'll visit the nearby Panathenaic Stadium. Both ancient and modern, it's an important stop when you...

 
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Psyri

Attraction 3 - After shopping or picking up souvenirs for people back home at the flea market, it will be a good time...

 
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Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch

Attraction 4 - Just a five-minute walk from the Acropoli metro stop, you'll discover The Temple of Olympian Zeus (or the Olympieion). At...

 

Erechtheion

Attraction 5 - Beyond the Parthenon, there is still one more major monument to see on your trip to the Acropolis of Athens...

 

National Garden and Zappeion Hall

Attraction 6 - After leaving Panathenaic Stadium, you'll make your way toward Syntagma Square by way of the National Garden. Formerly the Royal...

 

Parthenon

Attraction 7 - After passing the Propylaea, brace yourself for one of the most famous attractions in the world that is sure to...

 

Propylaea

Attraction 8 - Just beside the Temple of Athena Nike, you'll find the Propylaea. This European landmark served as the grand entryway to...

 

The Acropolis of Athens

Attraction 9 - The Acropolis is the name for the ancient citadel built on the hilltop that marks some of the oldest and...

 

Acropolis Museum

Attraction 10 - The first Acropolis Museum was built in 1874 and was located on the Acropolis itself. It housed the stone sculptures...

 

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