Piraeus

Temples & religious sites

Parthenon

The Parthenon is an ancient temple standing atop the Acropolis of Athens, built of marble in honor of the goddess Athena. Regarded as a masterpiece of Doric architecture, it stands as a highlight of any trip to Greece.

Heritage & monuments

Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis is an ancient citadel perched on a hill in Athens, Greece. Travelers keep coming to explore its storied buildings, including the Parthenon.

Temples & religious sites

Erechtheion

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis hill in Athens, built to honor the goddess Athena. It's well known for its elaborate Ionic columns and worth visiting alongside the site's other landmarks.

Temples & religious sites

Daphni Monastery

A Middle Byzantine-style monastery located in Daphni, near Athens, Greece. It holds great value for its surviving 11th-century mosaics, though restoration work is currently underway following earthquake damage.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Athena Nike

The Temple of Athena Nike stands on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to Athena as the goddess of victory. It sits right beside the Propylaea, the Acropolis's main gateway, making it easy to visit both together.

Museums & galleries

National Archaeological Museum of Athens

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is Greece's largest archaeological museum, housing artifacts spanning from the Neolithic era to the Byzantine period. Highlights include Mycenaean gold masks and statues among its many treasures.

Temples & religious sites

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus stands as a monumental ruin east of the Acropolis, dedicated to Zeus, king of the Olympian gods. Completed during the Roman era, centuries after construction began, it features colossal columns among the largest in the ancient world.

Nature

Mount Lycabettus

The highest hill in central Athens, reachable via a walking path through a pine forest. The summit has a chapel, a theater, and a restaurant, and can also be reached easily by cable car, making it a great spot to enjoy the view.