Photogenic places in Athens for social media

The fortification complex on a 156-meter limestone hill contains the Parthenon and other temples from the Classical period.

This district between Syntagma and Monastiraki displays old Athens with cobblestone paths, taverns and antique stores.

A small quarter with Greek island architecture built in the 19th century by construction workers from Anafi island.

The square connects the flea market with the Ottoman Tzistarakis Mosque and the 10th century Byzantine Pantanassa Church.

The central green space spans 15 hectares and contains collections of local vegetation, several ponds, and a network of paths.

The limestone peak reaches 277 meters in height and offers viewpoints over Athens, the Saronic Gulf, and surrounding islands.

The building complex houses concert halls and exhibition areas under a green roof with sea views and solar installations.

The pedestrian zone extends 1.5 kilometers between two historic squares and houses retail stores, restaurants, and historic buildings.

This limestone rock stands northwest of the Acropolis and provides a panoramic view of the city and the Parthenon.

The Corinthian columns of this ancient temple reach 17 meters in height and date back to the 6th century BC.

The main square houses the Parliament building where Evzone guards in traditional uniforms perform ceremonies every hour.

The all-marble stadium has a capacity of 45,000 seats and hosted the first modern Olympic Games.

The large food market in the city center features stalls selling fish, meat and Mediterranean products.

The museum contains a collection of antiquities including statues, vases and jewelry.

The museum displays Greek artworks and historical objects from antiquity to the present day.

This ancient assembly space sits on a stone hill providing direct views over the Acropolis and Athens city panorama below.

Located in a 19th century industrial complex, this cultural center hosts events, exhibitions and concerts. Original chimneys from the gas factory remain visible.

The main church of Greek Orthodox faith was built using marble from Penteli island. The construction took twenty years.

The first building for modern Olympic Games features a circular inner hall with columns. The structure displays classical Greek architecture.

The cafe offers desserts in a decorated setting with fairy tale books and costumes. The facade changes with the seasons.

Collection of 500,000 coins from antiquity to present day housed in the former residence of archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.

Old city quarter with restaurants, cafes and art galleries inside renovated factory buildings from the 19th century.

Stone amphitheater with 3000 seats at 277 meters elevation offering views of Athens and the Mediterranean Sea.

Ruins of a marketplace from the 1st century BC featuring ancient columns, gates and the octagonal Tower of the Winds.

The complex contains a rectangular courtyard with marble columns, a large main hall and several side rooms for scrolls.

The reconstructed portico measures 116 meters in length and houses a collection of ancient ceramics and sculptures.

The stone amphitheater sits on the south slope of the Acropolis and features a semicircular orchestra area with 35 rows of seats.

The marble building with columned portico displays reliefs of Greek mythology and houses research facilities of the national academy.

The building houses a collection of historical objects including military equipment, national symbols and historical records in the former parliamentary seat.

An Ottoman religious building from the 18th century on the central square, which now presents various art exhibitions in its historical interior.

Archaeological site with ancient burial grounds, stone memorials and a museum dedicated to burial rituals and artifacts.

A harbor for private boats with a waterfront path, restaurants and shops offering views of the Mediterranean sea.