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What to Do in Athens? 20 Best Places to Visit in Athens, Greece

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What to Do in Athens? 20 Best Places to Visit in Athens, Greece

Introduction - Here is a list of the 20 best places to visit in Athens, a city with a rich history. If...

 

Kerameikos Cemetery

Place To Visit 1 - This is an often-overlooked landmark in Athens, but the Kerameikos Cemetery is a stunning archaeological site situated in the downtown...

 

Panathenaic Stadium

Place To Visit 2 - Since Athens is the home of the modern Olympic games, it is only right that you visit the Panathenaic Stadium...

 

Mount Lycabettus

Place To Visit 3 - Mount Lycabettus is famously the highest point of Athens. Locals and tourists alike ascend the hill every day to get...

 
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Syntagma Square

Place To Visit 4 - Situated in the heart of Athens, Syntagma Square is the bustling hub of the city. The square is overlooked by...

 

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Place To Visit 5 - Dedicated to perhaps one of the most famous Greek Gods, the Temple of Olympian Zeus sits at the centre of...

 

Plato's Academy

Place To Visit 6 - The archaeological site of the infamous Plato's Academy is used today by Athenians as a public park. It is a...

 

Ancient Agora of Athens

Place To Visit 7 - Located beneath the northern slope of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora of Athens is an exciting archaeological site used for...

 
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Monastiraki Flea Market

Place To Visit 8 - Whilst exploring Athens' stunning architectural feats will leave you inspired, if you would instead rather wander through a bustling market...

 

Temple of Hephaestus

Place To Visit 9 - This is another famous landmark that features in many iconic photographs. The Temple of Hephaestus was designed by Iktinus in...

 

Parthenon

Place To Visit 10 - The Parthenon is the iconic temple ruins that sit at the very top of the Acropolis of Athens. Construction of...

 

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