For the Family in Athens

Monastiraki Square

Public plaza surrounded by restaurants & rooftop bars, home to a centuries-old Byzantine church.

Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

The remains of this agora built by the Romans from 19-11 B.C. include columns & an octagonal tower.

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.

Myrtia

Museum of Illusions Athens

Interactive, trick-of-the-eye rooms like a vortex tunnel & upside-down room, popular for selfies.

Ark.

Sophisticated, sprawling venue with a comfy cafe, a serene waterfront restaurant & a terrace.

National Archaeological Museum

Neoclassical museum of Ancient Greek art & archaeology, with sculpture, metalwork, vases & jewelry.

Istioploikos

Casual restaurant with a hip vibe & views of the sea, offering refined Mediterranean dishes & wines.

CHE Cocina y Barra Sudamericana

Restaurant & bar serving Latin American favorites in a breezy, vibrant space with outdoor seating.

Ancient Agora of Athens

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

TGI Fridays

Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.

Acropolis Museum

Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site.

Palio Faliro Park

Athens National Garden

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

Ama Lachei

Modern Greek dishes & meze platters turned out in spacious environs with seating in a breezy garden.

Grove Egaleo Baroutadiko

Trails through a hilly suburban parkland of Mediterranean pines & shrubs, plus a cafe with a patio.

Benaki Museum

Former family mansion of an art collector, with displays on Greek culture from prehistory onwards.

Peristeri Park

Lycabettus Hill

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