Athens Downtown is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Athens Downtown!
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece The Academy of Athens is located on the corner of Sina street and Panepistimiou street and is part of the Neoclassical Trilogy: Academy - Panepistimio - National Library.
The idea of establishing the Academy had already begun... View More
Academy of Athens
Argyropoulos Residence
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece Inspired by the traditional houses of Mykonos and the Mediterranean, the villa belonging to Ambassador Argyropoulos is a noteworthy example of the neoromantic modernism that was the prevailing style of urban private homes in Athens... View More
Argyropoulos Residence
Ernst Ziller House
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Ernst Ziller House
Greek Parliament - Old Palace
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece Today:
The glorious building of the old Palace, which sits above the Syntagma square, accommodates today the greek Parliament.
Today there is touristic interest in the changing of the guard in front of the Monument to the Uknown... View More
Greek Parliament - Old Palace
Kostas Varnalis House
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Kostas Varnalis House
Kostis Palamas Museum
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Kostis Palamas Museum
Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis Mansion - European Parliament Offices
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece Built in 1870 by Theofilos Hansen. View More
Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis Mansion - European Parliament Offices
Old Municipal Art Gallery of Athens
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece View More
Old Municipal Art Gallery of Athens
Tower of Church - Dialisma House
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece Three-storey tower - Ottoman Building. View More
Tower of Church - Dialisma House
University of Athens
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece The University of Athens is located between Panepistimiou street and Akadimias street and is part of the Neoclassical Trilogy: Academy - Panepistimio - National Library. The project was a study of the Danish architect Theophil... View More
University of Athens
Zappeion Exhibition Hall
Athens Downtown, Athens, Athens, Central Greece History:
1858: The national benefactor Evangelos Zappas makes a big donation and institutes the Zappeian Olympiads, the Olympiads as they were named at first, which was an early attempt for the rebirth of the Olympic... View More