Landmarks in Athens

Iero Nymfēs

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Vast temple begun in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Zeus.

Temple of Hephaestus

Ancient Greek place of worship, built in the Doric style out of marble with bas relief friezes.

Middle Stoa

Acropolis of Athens

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

Roman Cistern

Roman bath

Agora Mint

Parthenon

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

Nymphs Hill

The Porch of the Caryatids

The Choregic Monument of Nikias

Erechtheion

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

South Slope of the Acropolis of Athens

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

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

Areopagus Hill

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

Hadrian's Library

Roman ruins of a library & cultural complex constructed in 132 CE by the emperor Hadrian.

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

Ancient circular monument standing on a pedestal in a small square near shops & shaded walkways.

Horologion of Andronikos Cyrrhestes

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

Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

Unassuming ruins of a site where ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle was thought to have taught.