Best places: Historical landmarks in Attica

Concerts & other performances are held at this restored stone theater constructed in 161 CE.

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

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

5th-century BCE temple ruins with Doric-style columns, offering sweeping views of the sea.

Historic site that once served as the high court of appeal for judicial cases in ancient Greece.

Floating museum on an early-1900s armored cruiser, with exhibits about life above & below decks.

Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids.

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

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

Famous landmark featuring the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts.

Walkway through a wooded, steep-sloped park to a lookout near a chapel, popular for sunset views.

Ruins & columns of the ancient Temple of Poseidon, plus scenic water & sunset views.

Huge, tiered performance space seating around 15,000 people, dating from the 6th century B.C.

Tomb & monument ruins erected in the 2nd century, with an ancient chiseled frieze & inscription.

Historic cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed in war, built between 1930 & 1932.

👍 An unknown small treasure. A magnificent landscape with pine trees and more. A small stream passing through the site making the place even more beautiful. One a the few archeological places near Athens that most of us don't even know. Also a place you must definitely visit. Some tips for the way. 1-...

Ancient octagonal tower used as a weather station with sundials & a wind vane, plus a water clock.

Byzantine monastery built in the 11th century, known for its array of mosaics with gold backgrounds.

👍👍 Awesome place. The tour guides have a lot to say about caves and stone types, and are genuinely interested in learning it to you! A great experience! P.S. Remember to pat Julia the cat! She is lovely!

Archaeological site featuring remains of ancient temples & shrines, with a nearby museum.