Top rated Tourist attractions in Athens, Greece to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Historical place

👍👍 The Porch of the Caryatids (Πρόστασις των Κορών). One of the buildings located on the east side of the Parthenon in Acropolis is called Erechtheum Temple. One unique thing that we can see there was the porch in the north part lies 6 Ionic columns to support the structure but differently from the so...

5.00 (166 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation

Art museum

Art gallery designed by architect I.M. Pei, with works by artists including Picasso, Monet & Degas.

4.90 (4K reviews) (~0.96 km from centre)

Acropolis of Athens

Historical landmark

Ruins of iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex on Athens' rocky hilltop undergoing restoration.

4.80 (121.8K reviews) (~0.91 km from centre)

Parthenon

Historical landmark

Restored, landmark temple ruins on archaeological site with iconic Doric columns built from 447 BC.

4.80 (72.8K reviews) (~0.84 km from centre)

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas

Museum

Small museum on Ancient Greek technology, with reconstructed, interactive machines & guided tours.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)

Old Parliament

History museum

The country's oldest museum in a former parliament building showcases weapons, costumes & paintings.

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)

Propylaea

Historical landmark

Ancient principal entryway to the Acropolis, built c. 432 BCE, with white marble Doric columns.

4.80 (864 reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)

Temple of Athena Nike

Historical landmark

Ancient Ionic temple depicting goddess Athena with 4 monolithic columns & decorated marble slabs.

4.80 (853 reviews) (~0.98 km from centre)

Holy Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas

Greek Orthodox church

Landmark Greek Orthodox church with Byzantine architecture known for being the oldest in Athens.

4.80 (597 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)

Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa

Greek Orthodox church

👍👍 The Holy Church of Panagia Pantanassi (the Queen of All) is dedicated to the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary and celebrates on August 15th. It is a 10th-century dome-roofed basilica. (perhaps also 7th-9th century), while it is also known as the Great Monastery since it was a Catholic Monastery,...

4.80 (202 reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)