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Philopappos Hill

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

Grove Egaleo Baroutadiko

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

Alsos of Nea Smyrni

Tree-lined square with fitness equipment, a playground, a snack bar & occasional open-air concerts.

Palio Faliro Park

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

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

Parthenon

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

Syntagma Square

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

Syggrou Forrest

Multi-use paths wend throughout this spacious forested park with a basketball court & 2 lakes.

Lycabettus Hill

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

Archaeological Site of the Lyceum of Aristotle

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

Πεδίον του Άρεως

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

Schinias National Park

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

Areopagus Hill

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

Pani Hill

Tennis courts, a soccer field & kids' climbing courses in a popular park with a mountain backdrop.

Kifissia Park

Peristeri Park

Athens National Garden

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

Saint Thomas Square

Acropolis of Athens

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

Hadrian's Library

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