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What to do
Looking for things to do in Athens? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Acropolis Museum
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National Archaeological Museum
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Panathenaic Stadium
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Athens, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
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Athens FAQ
What's the most popular attractions in Athens?
Here are the best places to visit in Athens, including: Acropolis of Athens,The Parthenon,Temple of Olympian Zeus
How to get to Santorini from Athens?
After arriving in Athens, you can take a boat or plane to the Holy Island.
What is the most beautiful place in Athens?
Acropolis, museums under the Acropolis, food street near the Acropolis, the ruling ceremony of the Constitution Square, and some nearby ruins, etc.
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Attica Zoological Park
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Hellenic Folklore Research Centre, Academy of Athens | Holy Church of the Holy Apostles of Solakis (10th c.) | Museum of Cycladic Art | Hydraiki Athens One Day Cruise | Asylum | Athens City Museum | Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church) | Hadrian's Library | Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora | Agia Irini Church | Greek Gastronomy Museum | Athens National Garden | St. Paul's Anglican Church | ELEYThERH EKFRASH Theater | Pantheon | Exodus | Bernier / Eliades Gallery | Athens Happy Train | NYSY Studios | Presidential Mansion | Saint George and Saint Irene Papagou | Finopoulou Hill | Church of the Ascension of Jesus | The European Centre Athens | Athens Concert Hall Garden | KaSTeL | MISC.Athens | Christmas Theater | Papagou Garden Theatre | Mayor's Al. Gardelie Square
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
The Greco's Project | Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | GB Roof Garden | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | Lithos Tavern | Fresko Yogurt Bar | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | O thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Street Souvlaki | Stani | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Atitamos | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Ciel Athens | Lukumades | Atlantikos | Little Kook | The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy
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