Athens Things to Do

The Temple of Hephaestus is located on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos, just half a kilometer away from the city center. The temple was built in the doric order, a style of architecture of ancient Greece, and is significant for it... more

This stunning private collection of about 20,000 small and large works of art includes treasures from the Neolithic era to the 20th century. The folk art collection (including magnificent costumes and icons) is superb, a... more

This Plaka museum houses a splendid collection of Greek folk art. The museum's precious exhibits—the oldest of which date back to 1650—recreate the lifestyle of the Greek people and bear witness to their craftsmanship. The colo... more

Museum Ship Averof is a unique destination and worth a visit. Permanently moored at the marina museum is an interesting sight: the awe-inspiring battle ship Averof that took part in the Balkan Wars in 1912-1913 fighting for the... more

The former Parliament is one of the city's most beautiful examples of neo-classical architecture. It was built in 1871 and served as the seat of the National Assembly between 1875 and 1932. The majestic assembly hall with its b... more

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Located 24km south west of Athens, this coastal sports complex has facilities for Handball, Beach Volleyball, Taekwondo, and Volleyball. The complex comprises of the following stadiums: Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre, Peace &... more

Virtual reality technology is employed at Hellenic Cosmos a cultural centre in order to recreate scenes from antiquity. Visitors can walk through several virtual reality presentations which will take them back to cities of the... more

For a total change of scenery, grab a taxi to the Kessariani Monastery. A short drive takes you to the famous Byzantine monastery located in the forest on the slopes of Mount Ymittos. The 11th-century complex, which is protecte... more

Located in the suburb of Maroussi, this stadium is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It was given a major facelift for the 2004 Athens Olympics Opening ceremony. The crowning glory of the stadium is the erected roof su... more