Miriam Andreina & Konstantinos
Things To Do
Architecture
We have created a list of Architecture and important places to visit!
Our List of Restaurants & Places to visit
We have compiled a wonderful list of restaurants for you, both in the center of Athens and near the Wedding Venue (Lake Vouliagmeni).
1. The Acropolis
- Visit this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. - Tip: Go early to avoid crowds and enjoy the best views of the city. - The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Greece, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage and enduring legacy of classical civilization. Perched on a rocky hill overlooking the city of Athens, the Acropolis stands as a testament to the architectural, artistic, and political achievements of the 5th century BCE during the Golden Age of Pericles. History and Significance The word "Acropolis" comes from the Greek words "akron" (highest point) and "polis" (city), aptly describing its function as a high citadel. The site has been continuously inhabited since Neolithic times, but it was during the 5th century BCE that it became the epicenter of Athenian culture and democracy.
2. Plaka
- The Plaka is the oldest section of Athens. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic, though you should still keep a watchful eye for a speeding motorcycle or delivery truck. At one time it was the nightclub district, but most of these closed down when the government outlawed amplified music in the neighborhood in the seventies in an effort to get rid of undesirables.
3. The Acropolis Museum
- The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
4. Monastiraki Flea Market
- The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square.
5. Kolonaki
- Geographically, Kolonaki is a district in Athens that spans from Panepistimiou Street in the east to the Concert Hall. It extends south to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and northwest to Sina Street, up to the boundary of Asclepius, where the historic neighborhood of Neapoli Exarcheia begins. The heart of this luxurious district is Kolonaki Square, also known as ‘Filikis Etaireias Square’. A stroll uphill from Akadimias Street leads to a unique historical building at number 58, nestled in the capital’s core.
6. Syntagma Square
- The Syntagma Square (or Platía Syntágmatos) is the largest square in the modern part of the city of Athens. It is often very busy here because it is a well-known roundabout where major roads intersect and many buses and trams start and end here. It is also an important constitution square for politics in Greece. The parliament building is located here. That is why there are often demonstrations on this square.