Athens
This imposing late-19th-century church was built in honour of the future King Constantine I.
Must-see attractions in Athens
Statue of Athena Promachos & Pedestals
Acropolis Area
As you walk beyond the Propylaia into the Acropolis site, along the Panathenaic Way, you will see to your left the foundations of pedestals for the…
Athens
Established by American artist Rick Lowe, known for his Project Row Houses in Houston, Texas, this storefront is what he calls a 'social sculpture': a…
Athens
This ornate building, completed in 1885 and modelled on Plato's Academy, is Greece's most prestigious research institution. It was designed by Theophil…
Acropolis Area
This entrance to the Acropolis is a better option for individual visitors, as it avoids the heavy bus traffic and crowds at the main entrance. Early in…
Athens
At this centre, activities encourage children's development and engage the imagination. Exhibits are in Greek only; some activities are suitable for non…
Alexandros Grigoropoulos Memorial
Athens
At the corner of Mesolongiou and Tzavella, note the memorial plaque for Alexis Grigoropoulos, whose 2008 murder by police was a political flashpoint…
Acropolis Area
The main Acropolis entrance is used by tour groups so can be very busy. Come here for the disabled accessible lift.
