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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Thissio / Makriyanni, Attica
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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1. Theater of Dionysus
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4.5 based on 1,063 reviews
Reviewed By KimD904 - Tweed Heads, Australia
Another site that amazes you at its size and grandeur. The theatre is the first of its type ever built and still hosts some of the worlds great acts as well as being still in use for local Athenians to watch regular performances. Among the historic area of the Acropolis, this theatre would have certainly been a focal point in ancient times. Another ancient that you just go 'WOW' when you first see it.
2. 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
3. Pnyx
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By GILL2323 - New York City, United States
Must visit and step on the same ground where Athenians assembly took place 2500years ago and see the stone speaker’s platform. Not many tourists know about this place, I learned all about it during the Hellas Revival democracy workshop. The place is calm and peaceful with an amazing view of Athens and Acropolis. I took wonderful photos. Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, and bring water with you.
4. St. Marina Church
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Monumentally grandly placed on high its multi-faceted facades are marvellous. And not least because of the distinctive horizontal light brown stripes encircling the whole edifice. It made for an impressive sight as we ascended Agias Marinas towards it. Being under renovation inside with lots of scaffolding didn’t distract from the expansive nave culminating in a grand iconostasis. Frescoes and icons are numerous throughout. A wonderful dome filled with ambient light provided a gorgeous vista. Stained glass apertures suffused the whole space with a soft warm light.
5. 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.
6. St. Sophia’s Church of Acropolis
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 827martinob - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
This is a small little church in front of the hill where the Acropolis is . This church is a typical Greek place even the colours make it special . A must visit when you walk up the hill past it .
7. Philopappos Monument
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It was thrilling to visit this famous hill, which has fabulous vistas both upon and from it. Opposite the equally if not more famous hill of the Acropolis, it’s well worth the ascent. Outstanding is the richly well-preserved monument at its apogee that can be seen from afar. In grand Pentelic marble it honours a notable benefactor of Athens, who was a Prince of Upper Syria. After he died in 116 CE his sister and the Athenians created the mausoleum, which was a most impressive edifice. It was wonderful to arrive towards the end of the day, sit and enjoy the sun descending over the monument and city.
8. Prison of Socrates
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3.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By TravelinSuz - Chandler, United States
I can’t believe that I stood in the cell that Socrates likely did. Now I can say, “they gave Socrates hemlock and they gave me you,” takes on a whole new dimension.
9. Eglise D'agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris
10. The Art of Turtle
The turtle is an ancient symbol of balance and is portrayed as the world’s equalizer, the principle of creation and the conservator of everything. In the heart of Athens, in a small workshop, Katerina Rodopoulou gets inspired and creates her jewelery. Behind each jewel there is a symbolism, a hidden meaning. Two collections, two concepts: The “Balance of Elements Collection” & The “Constellation Collection”. In her first collection, the five elements of nature and their special features are represented by five symbolic animals, while the jewelery of the second collection depicts the formations of the star, the so called constellations and bring to life the stunning stories of the rich Greek mythology.
