What you absolutely must do in Athens!

You are traveling to Athens? Here is the list of places to see!

The Acropolis and the Parthenon

The Acropolis is the high city of Athens, is a sort of fortified town, a citadel where people could take refuge during the attacks.

Within the Acropolis in Athens are many temples including the Parthenon, the temple built in honor of Athena, goddess of war and wisdom but also protective of the City.

The Parthenon in Athens

View of Athens from the Acropolis

Syntagma Square and the Presidential Palace

The Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square

At the top of Syntagma is the Greek Parliament, an impressive building. 
At the foot of the Greek Parliament is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 
When you face the parliament, the presidential palace is located on your left.

You can admire the changing of the guard is a real spectacle. Greek folklore is at hand.

The changing of the guard Syntagma Square

A Greek guard, accompanied by a tourist Syntagma Square

Plaka

Plaka is a neighborhood of Athens, located below the Acropolis, there are very many other shops and taverns. 
The streets are always overrun with Greek walkers and tourists worldwide.

A small shop in the Plaka

Lycabettus Hill and 360 degree views breathtaking the entire city of Athens

Lycabettus Hill offers a panorama of the entire city

Since the place of incorporation you follow the Greek parliament on the left and then gradually you will see the Embassy of France, at that point you turn left, then begin a long walk in search of the stairs that allow you to climb to the park located at the foot of Lycabettus Hill ...

Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of the city of Athens

This hill, consisting essentially of limestone, rises to 277 meters above sea level at its top is a charming little chapel and a panoramic restaurant. Since 1965 a funicular takes you to the "summit" for 7 euros ... For my part I prefer the ascent on foot, at least we appreciate the Panorama at fair value.

The temple of Zeus or Olympeion

This is one of the most significant places of Athens. This temple was completed in the year -131 BC. There are only 15 columns standing. The construction of the temple dates of the fifth BC, making it one of the oldest ancient Greek temple.

The last columns holding up the temple of Zeus in Athens

In the foreground a column of the temple of Zeus is completely fallen

The port of Piraeus

A stroll through the maze of docks and ships waiting passengers ... a highlight of your trip that will allow you to discover all bigger ships than each other.

Piraeus port welcomes 20 million passengers per year

Ships at berth, Port of Piraeus

Mosnastiraki

One of the busiest places in the city, it is here that finds all the hipsters of the city of Athens. 
Ironically it is also in this same area that can be found in antique shops city.

The small fishing port and marina Mikrolimano

The taverns were built on the platform, so at first you will not see the small port. 
The port of Mikrolimano is very nice place where it is always nice dinner to be sure to spend a pleasant late afternoon.

The small port of Microlimano

Photos: Night Escale