The Keramicos was Athens’ cemetery between the 12th century BC and the Roman times. This ancient cemetery was not discovered until beginnings of the decade of 1860 when a street to the Piraeus was being constructed, and since then it has been counted among the most interesting spots in Athens.
Category: Athens
There are a number of must-see sights and attractions in Athens, Greece.
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel that contains some of the most famous buildings in the world, such as the Parthenon. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is another significant archaeological site, while the Panathenaic Stadium was used for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Other popular tourist attractions include the National Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, and the Benaki Museum.
Athens is also home to a number of parks and gardens, such as the National Garden, which is a great place to relax and take in the sights and sounds of this historic city.
Rafina and its local dishes
Rafina is an attractive town located in the metropolitan area of Athens, near the Mount Pendeti. This destination is different from most of the other spots in Athens due to the fact that its main attractions are not mainly based on antique constructions but on a beautiful environment and amazing local dishes, among others.
The National Archeological Museum in Athens
One of the most interesting spots tourists should visit in Athens is the National Archeological Museum, a museum dedicated to exhibit many different objects and art work pieces related to ancient Egypt and archeology. The National Archeological Museum is not only one of the main attractions in Athens, but also the main of its kind in Greece and one of the most interesting ones in the entire world.
The Monastery of Moni Kaissarianis
The monastery of Moni Kaissarianis is an antique construction which dates from the 11th century and shows some unique characteristics. This monastery attracts visitors from the entire world, and is a must for those tourists who meet Athens, due to the fact that it is counted among the main attractions in the region.
Continue reading The Monastery of Moni KaissarianisThe Monastery of Dafni
Dafni, also called Daphne, is a small suburb or neighborhood located in Athens, in an area called Chaidari, at about 10 km from the central area of the city. The monastery of Dafni is located within this suburb, and is a very interesting attraction which tourists should try to visit while being in Athens.
Continue reading The Monastery of DafniAttica – in southern Greece
Attica is a region located in southern Greece known as a subdivision and in which the city of Athens is situated. This region is among the most visited ones in Greece, due to the interesting Athens as well as many other appealing cities, spots, and attractions. This way, it is easy to imagine the way in which Attica receives visitors in a constant basis and is ready to offer most of the facilities a tourists could need in order to be comfortable.
Continue reading Attica – in southern GreeceVravrona and the Temple of Artemis
Vravrona, also known as Brauronia, is a very interesting destination located on the coast of the Aegean, in the metropolitan area of Athens, at about 40 km from the central area of the city. The main attraction in destination is the Temple of Artemis, around which most of the tourist activities of the area are centered.
The Acropolis in Athens – a symbol in Greece
The Acropolis in Athens is the most symbolic area in Greece. Although in ancient Greece most major cities used to have their own acropolis, this spot is known as the centre of Athens and contains the most iconic and famous ancient constructions in the entire country. This way, the Acropolis is the most visited destination in not only Athens, but in the entire Greece as well, being a major attraction for tourists from around the world who approach this region in order to meet these constructions.
Piraeus – the port of ancient Athens
Piraeus, also known as Peiraeus or Pireas, is a city located in the prefecture of Attica, towards the southern side of Athens. This city’s main attraction is based on the fact that in ancient Greece, it was used as Athens’ main port, and therefore it played a very important role in the city’s life.
The great Mt. Parnitha
Mount Parnitha, with a height of about 1413 meters, is the tallest of its kind in the Greek region of Attica and one of the major attractions in the area. This mountain was called Katharevousa in ancient Greece, and nowadays it is often known as Parnetha, Parnes and Parnis besides than Parnitha. This mountain is a natural beauty of such size that it can be seen from Athens and Eleusius among other spots.