Wandering In Athens Center

In the center of Athens, as the visitor walks around from Dionysiou Areopagitou street towards the direction of the Herodion, they can stop to have fun with the street artists. They can also wander around the Thiseio area and, in family cases, visit the Museum of Childhood Emotions on the hill of Filopappos and the Museum of Greek Children's Art in Plaka, which are the best stops for educational and creative play. hotels near acropolis museum athens A different walk is the one that starts from Plutarchou Street in Kolonaki to the hill of Lycabettus. If one wants to have a truly unprecedented experience, they must not hesitate to get there by cable car, in just 3 minutes. From the hill of Lycabettus a person can enjoy the endless view of Athens, reaching down to the port of Piraeus. One will be able to distinguish ancient monuments, such as the Parthenon, the Herodion, but also Kallimarmaro. Also they can use the telescope that - weather permitting - offers views up to Aegina.

Another interesting fact is that the oldest road in Europe, is located -where else- in Athens and is one of its most touristy alleys, about 2,500 years old. Specifically, it is located in the oldest district of Athens, Plaka. In the shadow of the Holy Rock of the Acropolis is the oldest district of Athens and perhaps a legend says Plaka was the district where the gods of Olympus descended to drink their nectar.