Contains the Greek parliament. The changing of the guard is a wondrous experience.
Over 8000 items representing the 12th to 19th century. One of the best collections of Islamic art in the world.
Octagonal marble clocktower built around 51BC. One of the best preserved buildings in the agora.
The Roman agora was started in 15AD and the functions of the ancient agora were slowly transferred to this site.
Full of boutique style shops which make it popular with tourists seeking out a bargain.
Considered to be the first theatre in the world. Could have seated 17000 spectators.
Houses some of the most important artefacts from a variety of Greek locations from prehistory to late antiquity.
Beautiful pedestrianised street flanked by some interesting mansions and archeological sites.
Founded in the early 1960s to house Nicholas Goulandris' private collection of Cycladic art.
These were the old Royal Gardens. Was the scene where King Alexander was bitten by a pet monkey in 1920 & died 3 weeks latet of sepsis.
Originally constructed in 566BC. Reconstructed in time to host the 1896 (first) modern olympics.
Founded in the 6th century AD. This part of town contained all the administrative buildings of ancient Athens.
Contruction work took 638 years to complete. Was destroyed in the 3rd century AD after being pillaged in a Barbarian invasion.
