# Athens
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Sightseeings
Acropolis
The sacred rock of Acropolis, a symbol and benchmark of Ancient and Modern Greek civilization is the most magnificent and finest sanctuary of Ancient Athens. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, this monument is connected to some of the most renowned myths, events and religious festivals of ancient Athens reflecting a powerful and influential city at the peak of its glory. It consists of several buildings such as the Parthenon, Erectheion and Temple of Athena Nike, that are still worshipped for their fine architecture and artistic value.
Odeon of Herodus Atticus
It is a stone theater structure built by Herodes Atticus in 161 AD that was mainly used to host music performances. Today, it is still used for many concerts, one of which is the annual Festival of Athens that is held from May to October every year.
Plaka
Under the watchful eyes of Acropolis you will find Plaka, arguably one of the oldest and authentic neighborhoods of Athens. Also known as “the District of Gods’’, Plaka attracts many visitors that seek to take a glimpse of this historical area with its neoclassical architecture, labyrinth streets, coffee shops, restaurants and tavernas.
Monastiraki
Named after the church that is located in the central square of the area, Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood with a plethora of souvenir shops, clothing shops, cafes and restaurants that every tourist in Athens has to visit.
Filopappou Hill
Filopappou Hill is an area covered with pine trees to the south west of Acropolis. It is an ideal sight to enjoy spectacular views of the Acropolis, the city of Athens as well as the Aegean Sea. It is named after the construction of an ancient Greek mausoleum and memorial dedicated to the Roman Prince Gaius Julius Antichus Philopappos of Commagene. Following a stone path that starts from Filopappou Hill, you will find yourselves to the Pnyx Hill, a gathering place for important assemblies in 507 BC.
New Acropolis Museum
The new Acropolis Museum covers and exhibition space of about 14,000 m2. It was constructed to house findings from the Archaeological site of Acropolis as well as ruins that date back to the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
National Garden
An oasis of beauty and color in the center of Athens, the National Garden covers an area of 24 hectares full of vegetation and it is surrounded by some of the most important monuments of Athens such as the Parliament, The Zappeion Hall Garden and the Panathenaic Stadium.
Lycabettus Hill
Its location, 300 meters above sea level, marks it as an ideal spot for clear and romantic views of the Athens city and the Attica basin, especially in the twilight. It can be reached through a funicular railway from Aristippou street at Kolonaki.
