The Neighborhood
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state, and it’s the perfect central location for sightseeing. It is the place where most major events of the last two centuries have taken place. Right next to the parliament building and Syntagma Square lies Greece’s National Garden which, together with the Zappeion Hall Garden, includes 24 hectares full of rare kinds of flowers and other plants, as well as trees. Birds of all kinds are frequent visitors to this stunning oasis of green in the middle of Athens, making it perfect for sightseeing and birdwatching. Less than one kilometer away from Syntagma Square is the bustling Monastiraki area. This is a flea market area in the old town of Athens, full of tourist shops selling souvenirs and Greek delicacies. It is bustling there during all hours of the day, seven days a week, making it a great spot for sightseeing in central Athens. Only one kilometer away from Syntagma, the Plaka area has always been the main tourist hangout, and it remains very popular with Athenians, as well.
Sightseeing
Kallimarmaro
The emblematic Panathenaic Stadium is completely made of the finest Greek marble (hence its name) and has been associated with the Modern Olympic Games and the Olympic Spirit. The stadium is located in the central Athens district of Pangrati, to the east of the National Gardens and the Zappeion Exhibition Hall, to the west of the Pangrati residential district, and between the twin pine-covered hills of Ardettos and Agra.
Syntagma Square
World renowned, this central square is the absolute meeting point for both locals and travelers, featuring a Metro station taking you all around the city.
Stavros Niarchos
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the 210,000 m2 (2,300,000 sq ft) Stavros Niarchos Park.
