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Things to see in Athens (Greece): 92 places and when to go
Athens is a major city in Greece with around 3,242,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 92 places in and around it, mainly History (45), Nature (17), Museums and art (11). The best known are Parthenon, Acropolis of Athens and Platonic Academy. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 37.9853, 23.7314
- Population
- About 3,242,000
- Places
- 92 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (45) · Nature (17) · Museums and art (11) · With kids (11) · Mountains (7) · Food and drink (5)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ATH Spata-Artemida, 20 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Bafi Refuge, at 1,161 m.
What to see in Athens
The places in and around Athens, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ParthenonFormer temple of Athena on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece1.6 km
- Acropolis of AthensAncient citadel above the city of Athens1.6 km
- Platonic AcademyAncient philosophical, research and educative center, founded by Plato in Athens2.1 km
- AreopagusRock outcropping in Athens, associated with ancient legislative and judicial bodies1.6 km
- Classical AthensHistory1.6 km
- ErechtheionAncient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens1.5 km
- Panathenaic StadiumStadium in Athens, Greece2.1 km
- Daphni Monastery11th-century Byzantine monastery in Greece8.9 km
- LyceumPublic meeting place in Classical Athens1.6 km
- National Archaeological Museum, AthensMuseum in Athens, Greece427 m
- Temple of Athena NikeAncient Greek temple built in the fifth century CE on the Acropolis of Athens in honor of Athena as the goddess of victory, located in Athens Municipality, Greece1.6 km
- Temple of HephaestusAncient Greek temple in Athens1.4 km
- Mount LycabettusCretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece1.1 km
- Acropolis MuseumMuseum in Athens, Greece1.9 km
- Temple of Olympian Zeus, AthensAncient Greek temple in Athens1.8 km
- Tower of the WindsA Roman tower in Athens that once housed an early weather vane, large clepsydra, and multiple sundials to function as an early clocktower1.3 km
- Ancient Agora of AthensMajor archaeological site of Athens1.4 km
- Theatre of DionysusAncient theater in the Acropolis of Athens1.7 km
- Odeon of Herodes AtticusAncient theater in Athens Acropolis1.7 km
- KerameikosAncient graveyard and neighborhood in Athens1.4 km
- Hadrian's LibraryRoman library in Athens1.2 km
- Benaki MuseumMuseum in Kolonaki, Athens, Greece1.3 km
- PnyxHill and archaeological site in Athens1.9 km
- Metropolitan Cathedral of AthensChurch building in Athens, Attica Region, Greece1.1 km
And the other 68, by what you come to do:
- History: Athena Promachos, Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Philopappos Monument, Arch of Hadrian, Propylaea, Tzistarakis Mosque, Roman Agora, Brauron, Rhamnous, Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, Kaisariani Monastery, Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Temenos of Dionysus Eleuthereus, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panactum, Icaria, Altar of Zeus Agoraios, Dionyssos-Rapendoza German war cemetery, Nemesis temple Rhamnous, Armena Castle, Fountain of Theagenes, Bema of Phaidros, Prison of Socrates, Heroum of Musaeus, Athens, Tomb of Kar, Acropolis Western Hills
- Museums and art: Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art, Archaeological Museum of Brauron, Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Goulandris Natural History Museum, Hellenic Air Force Museum, Drossinis Museum, Folk Art Museum of Acharnes, Outdoor Sculpture Gallery of Psychiko
- With kids: Attica Zoological Park, Adventure Park, Athens Paintball Village, Invader Paintball Park, Magic Paintball Arena, National OObservatory of Athens, Paintballers, Smart Playland, Sniperclub paintball Pallinis, Waterfun
- Nature: Petalioi Gulf, Aglaureion, Philopappou, Megara Gulf, Phyle Cave, Liopesi, Julia and Alexander Ν. Diomedes Botanic Garden, Karyotis Bay, Marathón Bay, Daveli, Ormos Agias Marinas, Ormos Animporiou, Ormos Styron, Profitis Ilias Bay
- Food and drink: Varvakeios market, Anastasiou, Cogs, Greek Wine Cellars D. Kourtakis S.A., Noctua Brewery
- Mountains: Bafi Refuge, Flambouri mountain hut
- Hiking: Agios Georgios Limikou, E4 European long distance path
- Hot springs: Polis Hammam Spa
When to go to Athens
The best time to visit Athens is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 92 of the 92 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Athens
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH, Spata-Artemida), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Piraeus26 places4.8 km
- Lavrio9 places41 km
- Erythres5 places44 km
- Chalcis16 places54 km
- Nemea31 places96 km
- Ermoupoli11 places121 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Athens?
The best known: Parthenon, Acropolis of Athens, Platonic Academy, Areopagus, Classical Athens. In all, 92 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Athens?
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Athens as the destination and these 92 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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