Athens Municipality

Editor's choice Athens Municipality

Explore Athens through its diverse cultural and scenic landmarks, from the panoramic limestone summit of Lykavitos Hill and the lively Psyrri nightlife district to the bustling Varvakios Market. Visit the National Gallery for classical and Renaissance art, and the Gennadius Library, a key repository of Greek historical volumes.

Editor's Choice Athens — Map

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Lykavitos

Highest hill in Athens, reaching 270 meters, featuring panoramic views, a chapel, and an outdoor amphitheater.

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Psyrri

Boasting numerous restaurants, cafés and bars, this neighborhood is one of the many popular nightlife areas in Athens.

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C

Varvakios Market

Athens’ central market specializing in fresh meat, seafood, and traditional Greek produce since the 19th century.

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National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum

The National Gallery is an art museum located on Vasilissis Sofias avenue in the Pangrati district, Athens, Greece.

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E

Gennadius Library

The Gennadius Library, also known as the Gennadeion, is one of the most important libraries in Greece, with over 110,000 volumes on Greek…

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