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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...

 
 

Temple of Athena Nike

Place To Visit 1 - Another temple located on the Acropolis of Athens is the landmark dedicated to Goddesses Athena and Nike. This stunning temple...

 
 

Anafiotika

Place To Visit 2 - If you don't have time for Greek Island hopping, you should definitely make time to visit Anafiotika. This is a...

 
 
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Syntagma Square

Place To Visit 3 - Situated in the heart of Athens, Syntagma Square is the bustling hub of the city. The square is overlooked by...

 
 

First Cemetery of Athens

Place To Visit 4 - As the name suggests, this is the first known cemetery to be built in the city in 1837. The cemetery...

 
 

Parthenon

Place To Visit 5 - The Parthenon is the iconic temple ruins that sit at the very top of the Acropolis of Athens. Construction of...

 
 

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Place To Visit 6 - As one of the most famous stages in Greece, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus has welcomed many of the world's...

 
 

National Archaeological Museum

Place To Visit 7 - This museum features antiquities from around Athens which are displayed to celebrate the explosive historical events that took place in...

 
 

Mount Lycabettus

Place To Visit 8 - Mount Lycabettus is famously the highest point of Athens. Locals and tourists alike ascend the hill every day to get...

 
 

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Place To Visit 9 - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It is located...

 
 

Temple of Hephaestus

Place To Visit 10 - This is another famous landmark that features in many iconic photographs. The Temple of Hephaestus was designed by Iktinus in...

 
 

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