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Athens - Historic sites

Things to Do: Historic sites

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 135 attractions in Athens

The most famous site in all of Athens, this large hill lies in the center of the city and contains a cluster of ancient ruins.

Attraction type: Historic site; Historic village; Landmark/point of interest; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 135 attractions in Athens

These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world.

Attraction type: Flea/street market; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 135 attractions in Athens

The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 135 attractions in Athens

Second-century theater built into the hillside.

Attraction type: Historic site; Theatre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Park; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Historic site; Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 135 attractions in Athens

Historic neighborhood located at the base of the hill topped by the Acropolis.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighbourhood; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 135 attractions in Athens

A museum detailing the religious history of the Acropolis, featuring a collection of ancient statues used in religious ceremonies.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 135 attractions in Athens

A beautiful columned building built in the classical Greek style.

Attraction type: Government building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Historic site; Old jail
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #41 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 135 attractions in Athens

A graceful stone tower dating back to the first century AD.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 135 attractions in Athens

The earliest Ionic building on the Acropolis, this small temple of the goddess of victory depicts assemblies of the gods and Greek battles against the Barbarians and the Boeotians.

Attraction type: Monument; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 135 attractions in Athens

The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful maidens on the south side and a four-pillared porch with six Ionic columns on the north side.

Attraction type: Monument; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 135 attractions in Athens
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 135 attractions in Athens

A hill outside of Athens containing a theater for watching the sound and light show on the Acropolis.

Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; Arena/stadium/field
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