The Acropolis, one of the greatest heritage sites of the world, stands high above Athens. It features the magnificent Parthenon, the Propylea, The Temple of Athina Nike and the Erechtheion, all built in the 5th century BC, as well as the Acropolis Museum.

The Pnyx, the cradle of democracy, where Athenian citizens gathered to debate major political issues. This is the site of the Sound and Light Show performed each evening from April to October.

The Ancient Agora, the marketplace of ancient times and the Roman Agora with its clock tower known as the Tower of the Winds.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, its construction started in the 6th century BC but was finished some centuries later.

The Hadrian's Arch, a monument of roman times, was built in the 2nd century AD.

The Old Town of Athens "Plaka", with its narrow streets, under the Acropolis hill, with Byzantine churches, museums and monuments. The Lysicrates Monument stands on a small square in Plaka, was built in the 4th century BC.

The Panathenaikon Stadium, built on the remains of an ancient stadium from the 4th century BC, hosted the first contemporary Olympic Games in 1896.

The Theatre of Dionysos, constructed in the 6th century BC and the Theatre of Herodes Atticu, built under Roman rule in the 2nd century AD, next to the Acropolis.

The Keramikos, the cemetery of ancient Athens, features many beautifully decorated tombstones, the walls constructed under Themistocles in 478 BC, as well as the Dipylon Gate and Sacred Gate. There is also a museum in Keramikos.

The majestic Zappion Hall built in 1888, which is surrounded by a park.

For info on Bus services in Athens visit www.oasa.gr

For info on Metro services in Athens visit www.ametro.gr

Tours

The Kessariani Monastery, built within the forest of Mt. Ymittos, is within easy reach from the city centre. This 11th-century monastery was built on the ruins of a 6th-century church and features precious wall paintings that are excellent samples of Byzantine art.

The Romantic Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion. The temple, dating back to the 5th century BC, is built on a clifftop at the southern tip of the Attica Peninsula, offering a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea.

The archeological site of Vravron features a temple and other buildings dedicated to the worship of Artemis. There is also a small museum near the site.

The ancient town of Thorikos, with one of the oldest theatres ever found built in the 6th century BC, and Lavrion, a major silver mining centre in ancient times.

The Tomb of the Marathon Warriors serves each year as the starting point of the Athens Marathon Run. This was the site of the victorious battle of the Athenians and their allies against the invading Persians in 490BC.

Full-day tours go to Delphi or to the archeological sites of Argolis, i.e. Corinth, Mycenae, Nauplia and Epidaurus.

One-day cruises to the Attica Islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses.

Inter-City Bus Services

For info visit www.ktel.org.gr

or call +30 210 8230007 (to Marathon)

+30 210 8230179 (to Lavrion and Cape Sounion)

+30 210 5124910/1 (to central, northern Greece and islands)
+30 210 8317153 (to Delphi, Galaxidi, Ηalkida)

Railway Services

For info visit www.ose.gr

or call +30 210 8237741 (Larissis Station)

and +30 210 5131601 (Peloponissou Station)