Acropolis
Dominating Athens, the
Acropolis is one of the
archetypal images of
Western civilization.
Kolonáki
Superbly situated on the
slopes of Lykavitós
Hill, Athens' well-heeled
Kolonáki district brims
with fashionable shops
and pavement cafés.
Herodes Atticus
theatre
The ancient Roman
Herodes Atticus theatre
is a major venue for
classical music concerts
during the Hellenic
summer festival.
Poseidon temple, Cape
Sounion
The dramatically sited
Poseidon temple is a
familiar landmark to
boats at sea.
National
Archeological Museum
The finest collection of
Greek antiquities
anywhere in the world.
Tower of the Winds
A graceful octagonal
structure, the best-preserved
and easily the most
intriguing of the Roman
Forum ruins.
Pláka
A mix of Byzantine,
Neoclassical and Greek
island architecture,
this is one of the
city's most rewarding
districts for daytime
wandering.
The bazaar
Athens' raucous and
colourful street market,
extending from
Monástiraki district up
Eoloú to the nineteenth-century
covered food hall.
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