Districts

Acropolis of Athens, a must-see in the greek capital

Practical tips for visiting the Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is undoubtedly the most visited site in Greece. This is one of the [...]
The Acropolis Museum in Athens: a must-see!

The Acropolis Museum: a must-see on any visit to Athens

Acropolis Museum, a must see in [...]

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens: Grace and Elegance

If you are one of those who are a little bewildered in front of the string of display cases [...]
hotel in Piraeus

Find a hotel in Piraeus: our best-of!

Many of you make a stopover in Piraeus. In fact, Piraeus remains Athens’ biggest port, and [...]
Monastiraki district in Athens

Monastiraki, Athens' must-see square

If you’re visiting Athens, you’re bound to pass through Monastiraki Square. The lungs [...]
Street food at Galiandra, in Metaxourghio, a trendy district of Athens

Metaxourgeio: a trendy and alternative neighborhood in Athens

The metro Metaxourgeio (Metaxourghio or Metaxourgio) is just one station away from Omonia, so this [...]
The Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Agora of Athens

The Ancient Agora of Athens

Ancient Agora of Athens, also called Classical Agora, where democracy was born and flourished, lies [...]
Visit Athens' Areopagus or Mars Hill. View of the Acropolis

Visit to the Areopagus of Athens (Mars Hill)

Athens’ Areopagus, also known as Mars Hill, is just a few meters from the Acropolis. With its [...]
changing of the greek presidential guard, the evzones. In front of Parliament, Syntagma Square, Athens

Visit Athens: the Evzones, one of the emblems of the Greek capital

Those who think that the skirt is not a masculine apparel, come and admire the irresistible Evzones [...]
Visit Athens: the roman agora. Ancient sites athens - agora athenes - what to see in athenes - sites to see in athenes

Discover the Roman agora in Athens

If you stroll through the Monastiraki district or the narrow streets of Plaka, you’re sure to [...]
Keramikos or the ceramics district of Athens

Kerameikos: a cemetery but also the entrance to the ancient city of Athens

On paper, Kerameikos (or Keramikos) is the archeological site of an ancient cemetery… at [...]
Athens Acropolis

Athens: the best hotels near the Acropolis

The Acropolis district offers numerous advantages for visiting Athens: it’s centrally [...]

Discover the different districts of Athens: from the most famous like Plaka to the less touristy and off the beaten track, with our favourite addresses each time