Free in Athens

Kynosargous Hill

Voula Park

Erechtheion

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

Acropolis of Athens

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

Nymphs Hill

Voutie Park

Roman Cistern

Athens National Garden

Big historic park with native & exotic plants, plus archeological remains & a children's library.

Kanari Square

Army Park

Parthenon

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

Schinias National Park

Protected landscape of dunes & pines, with kite surfing off the beach & bars for seaside dining.

Lycabettus Hill

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

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

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

Πεδίον του Άρεως

Huge park with cycle paths & churches, plus busts of war heroes & a statue of Athena.

Philopappos Hill

Views of Athens & the Acropolis attract hikers to this small peak with an ancient monument.

Areopagus Hill

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

Syntagma Square

The city's broad, tree-lined central square, with a fountain, cafes & park benches.

Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

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

Hadrian's Library

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