Pictures of Athens

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This peaceful hill close to Athens’ bustling centre is famous as the birthplace of modern democracy.

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

See friezes of whimsical wind gods and architectural details way ahead of the time at one of Greece’s best-preserved monuments from ancient times.

Admire views over the Ancient Agora from this hill, the site where ancient murder trials were staged and where, according to the Bible, St. Paul preached.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

See friezes of whimsical wind gods and architectural details way ahead of the time at one of Greece’s best-preserved monuments from ancient times.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Breathe the atmosphere of a bygone age in the historic commercial and social heart of Athens.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

This peaceful hill close to Athens’ bustling centre is famous as the birthplace of modern democracy.

See friezes of whimsical wind gods and architectural details way ahead of the time at one of Greece’s best-preserved monuments from ancient times.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.