Jean-Francois: A 19th century neighborhood on the northern slopes of the Acropolis hill, beside the entrance to the Agora.
Jean-Francois: Athens' window on contemporary art and design, this outpost is well worth a visit.
Jean-Francois: Twilight is the best time to venture up this abrupt peak. At 745 ft. (277 m), Lycabettus stands high above Athens, commanding a clear view across the Attica basin and the Aegean.
Jean-Francois: Dominating the skyline is the gasworks turned Technopolis, a vast mixed-use cultural center.
Jean-Francois: The path continues west from the Asclepion to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, built in AD 161 by wealthy Roman Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla. It was excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored between 1950 and 1961. Performances of drama, music and dance are held here during the Athens Festival .
Jean-Francois: The grand Panathenaic Stadium lies between two pine-covered hills between the neighbourhoods of Mets and Pangrati.
Jean-Francois: A walk through the oldest neighborhood in Athens is a must and one of the most plesaureable activities especially in the early evening.