Petralona
Athens
Popular places to visit

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

Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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

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

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.

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 lively bars.
Things to do

Meteora Day Trip with Multilingual Audioguide & Lunch

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Riviera of Athens *Poseidon Temple* Springs & Lake Vouliagmeni

City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Original - Greek Food tour of Athens

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
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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.
- Syntagma Square
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- Rafina Port
- Glyfada's Second Beach
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Ermou Street
- Alimos Marina
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Kavouri Beach
- Marathon Beach
- Hygeia Hospital
- Mitera Maternity Hospital