Suggestions for Historic and Protected Site near Athens

Eirini . • February 15, 2016A place to visit for sure if you're coming in summer during Athens Art Festival! An amphitheater on the base of the Acropolis rock.

Sander Z. • June 17, 2018Beautiful temple, with a lot of details. Well preserved. Nice garden and surroundings. Quiet place when raining, so take advantage if you have bad weather like us!

Madison • August 29, 2015Worth going at sunset - it feels a lot cooler up there at that time of day in the summer and it's truly wonderful to watch the sun sink down over Athens from this view point.

Murat • April 18, 2016Beautiful, more delicate; dedicated to the goddesses of ancient Greek. Make a full walk around, back sidebis different than front.

Iris • September 3, 2014beautiful site worth visiting, in the heart of Athens!

Kurt H. • December 21, 2015Beautiful area and amazing view of the city

Panagiotis G. • August 25, 2019This historical beauty is situated right under the Acropolis behind Monastiraki. The entire scenery surrounding the Tower is so magical that for a moment you may feel as if you were in Ancient times!!

Kosmas T. • January 10, 2015Easier to access than Philopappou Hill but also breathtaking.

Amirpasha M. • August 31, 2018We visited it in the middle of the day, and it was not crowded. It is also an excellent option to buy Acropolis joint tickets to escape the long queue there.

Gianluca D. • July 21, 2020useful to buy a comprehensive ticket, no queues. however everything is visible from outside, but if you are a fond of history it deserves a walk

Sidira K. • September 4, 2021Except for its history, it has an excellent view of Athens and ancient agora especially at night. Crowded at summer nights, usually with juvenile. Also for romanticists.

Kaitlyn R. • June 8, 2015Pay the 2 euro and sit in the oldest theatre in Europe. It's quiet & a nice place to rest your tired feet

ELEFTHERIA F. • April 19, 2012One of the nicest spots of ancient agora! Worth a visit!

KEYTOURS | Your Key to unravel the fascination of Greece • February 5, 2013The gate and main entry to the Acropolis is formed by the Propylaea. The columns, represent the Doric as well as the Ionic style.

zisis p. • October 6, 2017For those who dare to go a bit uphill, you will enjoy maybe the most beautiful 360° view of Athens and a great view of the Parthenon!

Faraneh N. • October 12, 2017Gorgeous entrance with the palm trees. You can walk in the park and be relaxed. Good for taking ur dog for a walk or reading a book

Matt M. • November 22, 2017The top mezzanine stairs are steep, but it's an amazing view at the top.

Chris • December 23, 2016Good pit stop on the way to the square. Views can be nice at sunset. The traffic walking signals are fast so don't tarry crossing the road

Carl G. • December 26, 2015Sanctuary dedicated to Pandrosus, daughter of the first King of Attica.

Cenker K. • March 5, 2016Must see in Athens. View from outside is also great as inside since you can see a lot from outside. So dont worry if it is closed :)

Aris K. • August 20, 2011Very nice 11th century church!

Ilya • August 22, 2021Amazing views

Alex C. • January 24, 2024Small archeological site that used to be Aristotle’s Lyceum

Andrei T. • January 5, 2019Great place. It offers a deeper understanding of what culture and tradition was like in antiquity (compared to other sites & museums). One of the few places that allow you to see and touch everything

Theodore K. • April 19, 2018Beautiful park with historical value! An oasis in a busy capital.

Tanya V. • November 27, 2016A must visit for those interested in philosophy. Aristotle was teaching walking around this little square.

Carl G. • December 26, 2015Built around a sacred spring.

Carl G. • December 26, 2015Built on the slope of the hill. Had large rooms for promenading.