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Athens Landmarks and Athens Monuments (Athens, Greece)



It is hardly surprising that Athens, the capital city of Greece, is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments. Famous throughout the world, many of these date back over 2,000 years and are in remarkable condition, thanks to faithful restoration and reconstruction work. Here are some of the top landmarks in Athens to visit.

Athens Landmarks: Temple of Olympian Zeus - Vassilissis Olgas Avenue, Athens 105 57, Greece
Tel: +30 210 922 6330
The enormous Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens was built around 1,500 years ago for the worship of the Greek God Zeus and there was once a large gold and ivory statue of Zeus inside. In the 4th century the Temple of Olympian Zeus was destroyed by invaders and the impressive ruins serve to remind visitors of the grandeur that was once present at this site. Only some of the original 104 Corinthian columns remain. The nearest Metro Stop is the Akropoli Station.
Landmark open: Tuesday to Sunday - 08:30 to 15:00




Athens Landmarks: Acropolis (Akropolis) - Dionysiou Areopagitou St, Athens 105 58, Greece
Tel: +30 210 32 14172
Athens' Acropolis towers high above the city and is one of the most famous landmarks in Europe and the classical Greek architecture has become a symbol of the city. Built around 2,500 years ago, the Acropolis has several temples, of which the most important build is the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, a Greek goddess. The Parthenon is actually the largest Doric temple ever completed in Greece. There is also a small museum with an impressive display of ancient Greek sculptures. Now in ruins, the Acropolis is still breathtaking and the large pieces of marble remain as a reminder of its previous important life. The Akropoli Station is the nearest Metro station.
Landmark open: summer - 08:00 to 19:00, winter - 08:00 to sunset

Athens Landmarks: Parliament Building - Syntagma Square, Athens 106 71, Greece
Built in 1840, Athens' Parliament Building is sited in Syntagma Square. Originally a royal palace, this enormous building was badly damaged by fire in the early 20th century and was rebuilt for the National Assembly. One of the main highlights at the Parliament Building in Athens is the hourly changing of the guard at the front of the building.

Athens Landmarks: Hadrian's Arch - Amalias Avenue (off Vassilissis Olgas Avenue), Athens 105 57, Greece
Hadrian's Arch was originally the city gate and linked the Roman quarters with original town of Athens. Constructed in marble, the tall gate is close to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and features inscriptions on each side. The Akropoli Station is the nearest Metro station.

Athens Landmarks: Theatre of Dionysos - Plako, Athens, Greece
Tel: +30 210 321 0219
Situated in the city centre of Athens, the Theatre of Dionysos was originally a timber structure that was constructed after the Festival of Dionysia of Athens, sometime around 600 BC. The festival took place during May and consisted of much fighting, dancing, singing and of course, typical Greek feasting.

Situated on the south-eastern slope of the Acropolis, the vast dimensions of the theatre remains. The Dionysos Theatre could seat almost 20,000 spectators in 64 tiers, clearly showing its importance in ancient Athens life.

Athens Landmarks: Ramnous Archaeological Site - Kato Souli, Marathon, Athens 190 07, Greece
Tel: +30 294 63477
The ancient city of Ramnous has several important ruins, including two large temples that were constructed in the 5th century. With views across the Aegean Sea, some of the site is still undergoing excavations as archaeologists continue searching for more historical remains. The city of Ramnous is most easily accessible by car.
Landmark open: Tuesday to Sunday - 08:30 to 15:00

 
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