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Great Archaeological Walk of Athens

Great Archaeological Walk of Athens

Syntagma · National Garden · Zappeio · Panathenaic Stadium · Temple of Olympian Zeus · Acropolis · Thiseio · Monastiraki · Ermou · Syntagma

Duration
120 minutes
Length (km)
5.8
How
Walking
Stops
33
Type
Circular / Cultural, Gastronomy, Urban, Pilgrimage, Hiking

Perhaps the most famous walking route in Athens, combining the city’s archaeological wealth with iconic churches, shopping, and gastronomy. The route passes through the city center, the National Garden, Zappeio and some of the most famous archaeological sites. After a circular route of a particular interest, it returns to the starting point. Due to the plethora of monuments, museums, and other points of interest along the route, one day is not enough for a full visit. The estimated duration of the route does not include any stops or visits. The main route passes within squares, gardens, parks, pedestrian zones, etc., which are also suitable for people with disabilities. However, that is not the case for visits outside the main route.

Main landmarks

  1. 1Hellenic Parliament Building/Monument of the Unknown Soldier
  2. 2Old Parliament House - National Historical Museum
  3. 3Olympieion/ Temple of Olympian Zeus/Hadrian's Gate
  4. 4Panathenaic Stadium
  5. 5Philopappos Hill and Monument
  6. 6Propylaia
  7. 7Caryatids
  8. 8Acropolis-Ancient Agora- Hills of the Nymphs- Muses and Pnyx
  9. 9Stoa of Attalos
  10. 10Roman Agora of Athens
  11. 11Outdoor Exhibition Area at Syntagma Square
  12. 12Theater of Dionysus
  13. 13Areios Pagos
  14. 14Acropolis of Athens
  15. 15Temple of Athena Nike
  16. 16Temple of Ares
  17. 17Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios
  18. 18Old Bouleuterion at the Ancient Agora of Athens
  19. 19Monastiraki Metro Station- Eridanos River
  20. 20Tzisdarakis Mosque
  21. 21Holy Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Panagia Kapnikarea)
  22. 22Acropolis Museum
  23. 23Temple of Hephaestus
  24. 24Holy Church Panagia Pantanassa
  25. 25Handrian's Library
  26. 26Tower of the Winds
  27. 27Odeon of Herodes Atticus/Herodeon
  28. 28Thission Summer Cinema
  29. 29National Garden
  30. 30Zappeion Megaron
  31. 31“Akropolis” Metro Station- Archaeological Exhibition
  32. 32Church of Saint Philippos Vlassarous
  33. 33Ancient Agora

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See the points of the thematic forms of tourism

Acropolis-Ancient Agora- Hills of the Nymphs- Muses and Pnyx
Acropolis-Ancient Agora- Hills of the Nymphs- Muses and Pnyx
National Garden
National Garden
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis of Athens
“Akropolis” Metro Station- Archaeological Exhibition
“Akropolis” Metro Station- Archaeological Exhibition
Caryatids
Caryatids
Areios Pagos
Areios Pagos

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