Petralona
Athens
Popular places to visit

Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Acropolis
The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Syntagma Square
This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens.

Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.

Acropolis Museum
This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Glyfada's Second Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Glyfada's Second Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Glyfada. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Meteora: Monasteries Tour, Lunch, and Athens Transfer Option
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Other neighbourhoods around Petralona

Thissio
Visitors often come to Thissio for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Temple of Hephaestos and Ancient Agora of Athens. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Thissio Station.

Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.

Anafiotika
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Anafiotika. A stop by Acropolis Museum or Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum might round out your trip.

Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.

Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Rafina Port
- Alimos Marina
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Ermou Street
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Glyfada Shopping District
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Yabanaki Beach
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Athens Concert Hall
- Roman Agora