Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Athens. Click on each icon to see what it is. To help you find your way once you get to your destination, the map you print out will have numbers on the various icons that correspond to a list with the most interesting tourist attractions.

Although it is one of the most touristy parts of Athens, Plaka is extremely attractive with a charming decadent touch. It has narrow cobblestone wiring streets flanked by elegant neoclassical houses dating from the nineteenth century.

Kolonaki is one of the most elegant and stately neighborhoods in central Athens, with neoclassical and modernist buildings and numerous trendy restaurants and boutiques. Kolonaki, meaning “slight column” in Greek, is named after a small column that …

Situated in the center of Athens, Syntagma Square is not only located in the heart of Greece’s capital, it is also an important historical public area. Syntagma Square is also known as Constitution Square , as it is where the Athenians rose up against King Otto of Greece on 3 September 1843 to demand a constitution.

Discover the best high streets, markets, most-famous stores in Athens and learn what the best souvenirs are, including jewelry, traditional crafts and typical culinary products.

Athens Metro runs approximately from 5:30am till 12:30am (midnight). On Fridays and Saturdays, the last train departs at 2am. During peak hours, the metro runs every 3 minutes, and during the slowest hours, they run every 5 to 10 minutes. Fares. For information on the various tickets, travel cards and fares, check out our article: Athens ...

The main streets of Monastiraki are Ermou, Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street, although it is highly recommended to get lost in the narrow streets of the area. A great time to visit and get to know one of the liveliest areas of the city is at night, taking a …

Kerameikos is a neighborhood to the northeast of Athens also known as Ceramicus (meaning ceramic in English). The area took its name from the potters that lived in the area. The area is also famous because it houses the largest cemetery in Greece , used by the Romans during the sixth century AD.

The National Garden of Athens, located behind the Parliament and Syntagma Square, is a green oasis in the heart of the city. The National Garden of Athens is a large green-space of over 160.000 square meters adorned with over 500 types of plants and trees from all over the world.

The coach that connects Athens and Corinth departs from Terminal A (100 Kifissou Street) every day from 5:30 am until 10:30 pm, approximately every 30 minutes. The journey takes around 90 minutes. By train. If you wish to travel directly to Corinth from Athens Airport, you can take a direct train from the airport to the modern city. If you want ...