Athens, Ancient capital in Attica, Greece.
Athens is a city in Greece that spreads across a central basin surrounded by four mountains, with the Acropolis hill rising prominently in the middle of the urban landscape. The historic center with the old town lies within walking distance, while modern neighborhoods branch out in all directions.
The city reached its height in the 5th century BC under Pericles, when construction of the Parthenon and other monuments transformed the Acropolis. This period shaped it as a place of democracy and philosophical thought for centuries to come.
Athens remains a center for artists, writers, and thinkers, where galleries, museums, and cafés shape intellectual life today. The city draws people interested in philosophy, literature, and contemporary art.
The Metro connects the city with three lines spanning about 60 stations, offering quick routes between archaeological sites and residential areas. For shorter trips, buses and trams are practical, especially for exploring historic neighborhoods.
The National Observatory has sat atop Nymphs Hill since 1842 and houses the oldest working telescope in the country. The location offers not only scientific history but also a quiet vantage point over the city.
Address: Greece
GPS coordinates: 37.98381,23.72754
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
Beyond the standard tourist circuit, Athens contains Byzantine monasteries, historic neighborhoods and specialized museums. The city offers Roman ruins, observation points on multiple hills, traditional bars and cultural centers in former industrial buildings. These sites represent different periods of the Greek capital, from classical antiquity to modern urban development. The collection includes Kaisariani Monastery from Byzantine times, the Temple of Hephaestus as one of the best preserved Greek temples, botanical gardens and neighborhoods such as Psyri and Anafiotika. Museums present toys, musical instruments, coins and scientific collections. Visitors can climb Filopappou Hill or Strefi Hill, visit themed cafes or explore the National Observatory. The selection ranges from ancient sites to contemporary cultural venues.
National Theatre of Greece
223 m
Omonoia Square
77 m
Varvakeios market
379 m
Athens City Hall
214 m
Kotzia Square
229 m
German Archaeological Institute at Athens
427 m
Megaro Mela
315 m
Zoodochos Pigi, Athens
446 m
Church of Agios Konstantinos Omonia
224 m
Athinogenis Mansion
251 m
Prokesch-Osten house in Athens
402 m
National Theatre of Greece - Ziller Building
233 m
Μέγαρο Βλαχούτση
392 m
Athens Escape Rooms
444 m
Reality Ripples
59 m
Kotzia square excavation
240 m
Statue of George Canning, Athens
389 m
Aiolou street excavations
326 m
Bagkeion Mansion
51 m
Megas Alexandros Hotel
26 m
Arsakeio Girls school
426 m
House of A. Katsandri
439 m
House of Simos
243 m
Hotel Metropol
140 m
Excelsior hotel
137 m
Laiki Trapeza
472 m
Ioniki Trapeza
450 m
National Bank
279 mReviews
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