Cultural & Historical Sights

The city of Athens, the world’s ancient capital, is an open-air museum containing multiple cultural and historical sites. Besides its one-of-a-kind sacred symbol atop the Acropolis, the Parthenon temple, explore more of what the city has to offer.

Cultural & Historical sites

The city of Athens, the world’s ancient capital, is an open-air museum containing multiple cultural and historical sites. Besides its one-of-a-kind sacred symbol atop the Acropolis, the Parthenon temple, explore more of what the city has to offer.

The Acropolis & Parthenon Hill

The symbol of Athens is the temple of Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron of the city, built the 5th century BC. This architectural masterpiece is a real experience for the modern visitor who will witness the simplicity and grandeur of the ancient Greek architecture, as reflected in the sacred rock of the Acropolis. A walk through the surrounding roads with the neoclassical buildings and a visit to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus will give a complete picture of the evolution of the city over the centuries.

Archaeological Sites

There are a number of archaeological sites around the Acropolis, such as the Temple of Hephaestus in Thisio, the columns of the temple of Olympian Zeus, the ancient site of Kerameikos, the Roman Agora, the Marble Stadium and the Stoa of Attalus, all within walking distance from the Acropolis.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC)

Designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), the SNFCC is a multifunctional urban complex that includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece, the Greek National Opera and the Stavros Niarchos Park. The Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre is located in Kallithea, 4 km south of central Athens and offers an array of outdoor and indoor activities and a plethora of events.