Carl’s Liked Places
Areios Pagos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

1. Areios Pagos

9.0
(Άρειος Πάγος)
Λόφος Αρείου Πάγου, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 37 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Best close up views of the Acropolis and Agora.

National Art Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

2. National Art Gallery - Alexandros Soutzos Museum

9.0
(Εθνική Πινακοθήκη - Μουσείο Αλεξάνδρου Σούτζου)
Λεωφ. Βασιλέως Κωνσταντίνου 50 (Μιχαλακοπούλου 1), Αθήνα, Αττική
Art Museum · Ιλίσια · 15 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Rich collection of Greek art from the four centuries from the post-Byzantine period.

Lysikrates Monument is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

3. Lysikrates Monument

8.4
(Μνημείο Λυσικράτη)
Πλατεία Λυσικράτη (Τριπόδων), Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Πλάκα · 3 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Built in 334BC. Reliefs depict a battle between Dionysos and the Tyrrhenian pirates.

National Museum of Contemporary Art is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

4. National Museum of Contemporary Art

8.1
(Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης - ΕΜΣΤ)
Λ. Καλλιρρόης (Φραντζή Αμβροσίου), Αθήνα, Αττική
Art Museum · Γαργαρέτα · 24 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Excellent rotating exhibitions.

Hellenic Parliament is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

5. Hellenic Parliament

(Βουλή των Ελλήνων)
Βασιλίσσης Αμαλίας (Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας), Αθήνα, Αττική
Capitol Building · Σύνταγμα · 46 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The parliamentary guards are amazing to watch.

Syntagma Square is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

6. Syntagma Square

8.6
(Πλατεία Συντάγματος)
Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Αθήνα, Αττική
Plaza · Σύνταγμα · 274 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Contains the Greek parliament. The changing of the guard is a wondrous experience.

Museum of Islamic Art is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

7. Museum of Islamic Art

8.7
(Μουσείο Ισλαμικής Τέχνης)
Αγίων Ασωμάτων 22 (Διπύλου 12), Αθήνα, Αττική
Art Museum · Κεραμεικός · 15 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Over 8000 items representing the 12th to 19th century. One of the best collections of Islamic art in the world.

Byzantine & Christian Museum is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

8. Byzantine & Christian Museum

8.5
(Βυζαντινό & Χριστιανικό Μουσείο)
Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 22, Αθήνα, Αττική
History Museum · Κολωνάκι · 47 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Amazing collection of Christian art from the 3rd to 20th century.

Archaeological Site of Kerameikos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

9. Archaeological Site of Kerameikos

7.5
(Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Κεραμεικού)
Ερμού 148 (Πειραιώς), Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Κεραμεικός · 23 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Ancient potters' quarter of the city.

Stoa of Eumenes is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

10. Stoa of Eumenes

7.4
(Στοά Ευμένους)
Νότια κλιτύς Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 3 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Built on the slope of the hill. Had large rooms for promenading.

Pandroseion is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

11. Pandroseion

7.9
(Πανδρόσειον)
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 1 tip

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Sanctuary dedicated to Pandrosus, daughter of the first King of Attica.

Temple of Athena Nike is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

12. Temple of Athena Nike

9.5
(Ναός της Αθηνάς Νίκης)
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 26 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Built in 420BC and is the earliest Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Erechtheion is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

13. Erechtheion

9.2
(Ερέχθειο)
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 22 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Ancient temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.

Propylaea is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

14. Propylaea

8.8
(Προπύλαια)
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 5 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Formerly the monumental gateway to the Acropolis.

Hadrian's Arch is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

15. Hadrian's Arch

8.6
(Πύλη του Αδριανού)
Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Αμαλίας (Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Όλγας), Αθήνα, Αττική
Monument · Μακρυγιάννη · 43 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Built to honour the Emperor Hadrian when he visited the city.

Stoa of Attalos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

16. Stoa of Attalos

8.8
(Στοά Αττάλου)
Αδριανού 24 (στην Αρχαία Αγορά Αθηνών), Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Μοναστηράκι · 21 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Large ancient building used for public dining.

Tower of the Winds - Horologion of Andronicos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

17. Tower of the Winds - Horologion of Andronicos

9.3
(Αέρηδες - Ωρολόγιο του Κυρρήστου)
Ρωμαϊκή Αγορά (Πελοπίδα), Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Αναφιώτικα · 11 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Octagonal marble clocktower built around 51BC. One of the best preserved buildings in the agora.

Roman Agora is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

18. Roman Agora

8.9
(Ρωμαϊκή Αγορά)
Πελοπίδα, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Αναφιώτικα · 35 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The Roman agora was started in 15AD and the functions of the ancient agora were slowly transferred to this site.

Η Κρήτη is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

19. Η Κρήτη

8.6
Βερανζέρου 5 (Πλατεία Κάνιγγος), Αθήνα, Αττική
Cretan Restaurant · 127 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The salads are so tasty.

Monastiraki Square is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

20. Monastiraki Square

8.6
(Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου)
Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου, Αθήνα, Αττική
Plaza · Μοναστηράκι · 209 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Full of boutique style shops which make it popular with tourists seeking out a bargain.

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

21. Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

8.7
(Θέατρο Διονύσου Ελευθερέως)
Νότια κλιτύς Ακροπόλεως, Αθήνα, Αττική
Historic and Protected Site · Ακρόπολη · 25 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Considered to be the first theatre in the world. Could have seated 17000 spectators.

Benaki Museum is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

22. Benaki Museum

8.9
(Μουσείο Μπενάκη)
Πειραιώς 138 (Ανδρονίκου), Αθήνα, Αττική
History Museum · Γκάζι · 67 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Wonderful collection of Greek art from prehistory to modern times.

Megaron - Athens Concert Hall is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

23. Megaron - Athens Concert Hall

9.2
(Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών)
Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 60 (Πέτρου Κόκκαλη), Αθήνα, Αττική
Concert Hall · Ιλίσια · 102 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Excellent acoustics. Perfect place to watch a concert.

National Archaeological Museum is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

24. National Archaeological Museum

9.1
(Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο)
28ης Οκτωβρίου 44, Αθήνα, Αττική
History Museum · Εξάρχεια · 142 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Houses some of the most important artefacts from a variety of Greek locations from prehistory to late antiquity.

Philopappos Hill is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

25. Philopappos Hill

9.3
(Λόφος Φιλοπάππου)
Λόφος Φιλοπάππου (Μουσών), Αθήνα, Αττική
Other Great Outdoors · Φιλοπάππου · 54 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Stunning views across the sea and Athens. Less crowded than Mount Lycabettus.

Dionysiou Areopagitou is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

26. Dionysiou Areopagitou

9.5
(Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου)
Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου, Αθήνα, Αττική
Pedestrian Plaza · Πλάκα · 63 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Beautiful pedestrianised street flanked by some interesting mansions and archeological sites.

Museum of Cycladic Art is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

27. Museum of Cycladic Art

9.3
(Μουσείο Κυκλαδικής Τέχνης)
Νεοφύτου Δούκα 4 (Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας), Αθήνα, Αττική
History Museum · Κολωνάκι · 66 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Founded in the early 1960s to house Nicholas Goulandris' private collection of Cycladic art.

Zappeion Gardens is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

28. Zappeion Gardens

9.2
(Ζάππειος Κήπος)
Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Όλγας (Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Αμαλίας), Αθήνα, Αττική
Garden · Σύνταγμα · 30 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: These were the old Royal Gardens. Was the scene where King Alexander was bitten by a pet monkey in 1920 & died 3 weeks latet of sepsis.

Mount Ymittos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

29. Mount Ymittos

9.5
(Όρος Υμηττός)
Όρος Υμηττός, Αθήνα, Αττική
Mountain · 20 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Wonderful views across Athens. The summit contains some interestinf antiquities.

Panathenaic Stadium is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

30. Panathenaic Stadium

9.3
(Παναθηναϊκό Στάδιο (Καλλιμάρμαρο))
Λεωφ. Βασιλέως Κωνσταντίνου (Λόφος Αρδηττού), Αθήνα, Αττική
Track Stadium · Αρδηττός · 138 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Originally constructed in 566BC. Reconstructed in time to host the 1896 (first) modern olympics.