The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena. Acropolis is the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

12 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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Monastiraki square is located on the north side of the Acropolis and it is famous for the Flea Market. This lively bazaar is overflowing with hundreds of stalls that sell handmade jewelry, relics, carpets, typical souvenirs, clothes and accessories. Monastiraki is also famous for its colorful terraces, where visitors can sit, relax and try some of the best national dishes.

1 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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One of the most important museums in the world, the Acropolis Museum welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors each year. A walk through its galleries is a walk through history between the masterpieces of the Archaic and Classical periods, but also in the ancient neighborhoods of Athens whose city streets and buildings you can see below when you look through the glass floors of the museum.

14 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of Athens which was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as the head of the Olympian gods

15 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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The Tower of Winds or the Horologion is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". It is considered the world's first meteorological station

5 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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Plaka is known as the “neighborhood of the gods,” and is the old historic neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Walking around Plaka you will find lovely neoclassical buildings, small cafes, traditional tavernas, souvenir shops and ancient ruins in almost every corner.

6 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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The Theatre of Dionysus is the first Greek theatre and the birthplace of the Greek drama. It was built into a natural hallow at the southern slopes of the Acropolis and it is the first theater in the world. This ancient theater was dedicated to Dionysus, the god of wine making and ecstasy, whose festivals was the driving force behind the development of Greek theater.

15 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens.

14 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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The Zappeion is a building in the National Gardens of Athens. It was the first building to be erected specifically for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern world.

16 min. walking from Hellenic Vibes

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Agia Irini square is located in one of the most lively areas of Athens, day or night. The square at Agia Irini used to be home to the flower market of Athens. Today it is replaced by cafe-bars that are filled with coffee drinkers by day and wine, beer and cocktails at night when the neighborhood literally buzzes with the sound of voices and music.

1 minute walking from Hellenic Vibes

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Ermou Street is the primary path on foot between Syntagma and Monastiraki squares and a shopping paradise. Ermou street is a commercial avenue which has been turned into a pedestrian only street and it is the primary clothing shopping street for Athens.  You will be entertained by street musicians, mimes, clowns. There are coffee shops on many of the side streets as well as fast food places.

1 minute walking from Hellenic Vibes

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