Athina 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

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

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

Eleusis—or Elefsina, as this industrial town is called nowadays was one of the holiest places in Ancient Greece. The 'Eleusinian Mysteries' (a major religious event) was held each September in order to ask the goddess Demeter f... 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

One of Plaka's largest mansions housed Athens University during the 19th century. Today, it is used as the university museum, where a collection of 19th-century mementoes is on display. Among the exhibits are rare books and old... more

As in the case of David and Goliath, the humble Byzantine church standing beside the large Metropolis Cathedral has much more historical value than its neighbour. It was built in the 12th century, on the ruins of an ancient tem... more

This museum is situated halfway between the yacht marina and the Flying Dolphins hydrofoil pier of the Zea Harbour. It contains an interesting collection of items displaying the age-old seafaring tradition of Greece. These item... more