Rising up from the modern day districts of Plaka, Aerides and Anafiotika, with the glorious white marble of the Parthenon glistening at its peak, the Acropolis stands sentinel above the ruins of ancient Athens. To the north-west are the remains of the Ancient Night view of the ... More lodging info

Visible from almost every quarter of the city, this towering mass of rock is the crowning symbol of Athens and testament to a golden era in Greece’s history. Literally meaning ‘high city’, the Acropolis was at the centre of civic life as long ... More lodging info

This 2nd century AD structure at the western side of the Acropolis’ southern slope was built by the wealthy Roman Herodes Atticus in honor of his wife Regilla. Today, nearly 2000 years on, it is still used during the summer months  ... More lodging info

Standing in the shadow of the newer and much larger cathedral, this tiny church is one of the finest of the city’s Byzantine churches. Dating to the ... More lodging info

The extensive private collection of the Kanellopoulos family, donated to the state in 1976, is housed in this small but perfectly formed museum high on the northern slopes of the Acropolis. On display are coins ... More lodging info  

To the east of the Acropolis, Filopappou Hill offers welcome respite from the city’s busy streets, whilst its winding pathways lead to some interesting sights, too. At the Church of Agios Dimitrios to the south there ... More lodging info