Top Things to do in Attica
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6 Historic Walking Areas in Attica That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Attica, Greece including Philopappos Hill, Panathenaic Way, Love Bay (Limanaki Agapis), Tatoiou Palace, Athens Street, Aristotle's Lyceum.
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1. Philopappos Hill
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4.5 based on 1,391 reviews
This hill is a favorite for weekending Athenians who come here to picnic and admire the breathaking views.
Reviewed By MontherYASEEN - Amman, Jordan
As a part of our plans, we made up our minds to go for a walk during the sunset, the walk was lovely , the view over ancient Athens was spectacular and lucky us we had some sun to enjoy the romantic sunset, go and enjoy the peace and the charming view
2. Panathenaic Way
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
A graveled road stretching from the stadium to the Acropolis, used for processions in ancient Greece.
Reviewed By permia
Probably the most important route way in Greek antiquity, it led from the Dipylon Gate to the Parthenon, passing through the Ancient Agora. A procession along it was the first event of the Panathenaic Festival and it culminated at the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis. During the Festival chariot races also took place along it.
3. Love Bay (Limanaki Agapis)
4. Tatoiou Palace
5. Athens Street
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3.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Our apartment was close to this fine route, so we traversed along it many times enjoying the sights and sounds. A gorgeous little Church that of Agia Kyriaki caught our eye on our first stroll. Built while the Ottomans were occupying it has an attractive façade with impressive stone craft and a belfry with clock. Within is a lovely Iconostasis. A fine sculpture of an eagle with fully outstretched wings symbolises carrying the Word around the world. At the start at Omonia we admired the impressive Pentakiklon Sculpture. Unveiled in 2001 we assume it marked the Olympics, announced for Athens in 1997 and hosted there in 2004. Before coming to the imposing Town Hall, the fine sculpture of Pericles is to be seen. Created in gleaming Carrara marble by the German artist Heinrich Faltermeier it was revealed in 1973. Seen from delightful Kotzia Square the Neo-Classical Town Hall is elegant. Built in the 1870s with just two floors because finance wasn’t plentiful, it was expanded with the addition of a third one in 1937. On Kotzia itself the most striking feature is a marvellous modern sculptural depiction of the Greek mythical hero Theseus. Surrounded by a great fountain, it was completed in 1996. As Central Markets go the one here is truly expansive and comprehensive. We ambled around both the offerings of fish multitudes and the adjoining meat and vegetable arrays. Immense indeed.
6. Aristotle's Lyceum
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3.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It was interesting to learn that this famous place of scholarship from antiquity was excavated only in 1996 during preparatory works for a new Modern Art Museum. In the lovely early spring afternoon and under cloudless skies of azure it was grand strolling around it. Albeit only a few aspects of foundations are to be seen today, it is still evocative as it has the footsteps of one of the greatest ever philosophers and polymaths. It is also referred to as the Peripatetic School, as it is thought that Aristotle strolled amongst the verdant groves while discussing scholarship with his students.
