Petralona
Athens
Popular places to visit

Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Monastiraki Flea Market
From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.
Things to do

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option

Delphi, Thermopylae, Corycian Cave 300 Spartans Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Petralona

Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ancient Agora of Athens and Stoa of Attalos. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Thissio Station.

Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.

Anafiotika
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.

Koukaki
Southeast of Athens, Koukaki boasts the charming Drakou and G. Olympiou pedestrian zones filled with cafes and restaurants. Easily accessible via Akropoli and Syngrou-Fix metro stations, tram lines, and numerous bus routes.

Monastiraki
Flea market vibes abound in this bustling shopping district, where you can find clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores. Easily accessible via Monastiraki Metro Station, it's perfect for bargain hunting and exploring Athens' old town.

Plaka
Discover the "Neighborhood of the Gods" with its close proximity to the Acropolis and numerous archaeological sites. Wander through Anafiotika's traditional Cycladic architecture and visit some of the numerous museums.
- Port of Piraeus
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
- Parthenon
- Rafina Port
- Acropolis Museum
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ermou Street
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Vouliagmeni Spa Lake
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Kavouri Beach
- Omonoia Square
- Mount Lycabettus
- Roman Agora
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus