{"id":20055,"date":"2019-06-04T07:41:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T14:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=20055"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T20:45:44","slug":"top-13-things-to-do-in-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 13 Things to do in Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Athens is an urban colossus with its 3 million population, which means that 1 in 3 Greeks live in Athens! &nbsp;The city is, however dominated by monuments from ancient times when Greece was an empire and the most important in Western civilization. The city today is buzzing with tourism despite the economic crunch that Greece experienced a few years back. Read on for top things to do in Athens<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693faebb7d9ae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693faebb7d9ae\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#13_Amazing_Things_to_do_in_Athens_Greece\" >13 Amazing Things to do in Athens, Greece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Acropolis\" >Acropolis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Acropolis_Museum\" >Acropolis Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Anafiotika\" >Anafiotika<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Temple_of_Olympian_Zeus\" >Temple of Olympian Zeus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Filopappou_Hill\" >Filopappou Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Monastiraki\" >Monastiraki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Plaka\" >Plaka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Ancient_Agora\" >Ancient Agora<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Greek_Parliament_and_changing_of_the_Guard\" >Greek Parliament and changing of the Guard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Thision_Open_Air_Cinema\" >Thision Open Air Cinema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Edem_beach\" >Edem beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#Diomedes_Botanical_Gardens\" >Diomedes Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-13-things-to-do-in-athens\/#The_Temple_of_Poseidon\" >The Temple of Poseidon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Amazing_Things_to_do_in_Athens_Greece\"><\/span>13 Amazing Things to do in Athens, Greece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acropolis\"><\/span>Acropolis<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Acropolis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis-735x489.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Acropolis.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is probably one of the top places to visit while you are in Athens without any excuses! The Acropolis Hill is home to ruins of Ancient Greece one of the first and most important ancient European civilizations. The most prominent monument of the Acropolis is the Parthenon. It\u2019s the largest Doric temple ever constructed to worship Athena, the goddess patron of the city. Don\u2019t miss Caryatids of the Erechtheion! These iconic columns shaped like women that support the roof are very beautifully preserved! Come back at night to of one the Acropolis neighborhoods to admire the hill all lit up!<\/p>\n<p>The ticket to the archaeological sites of Acropolis and its slopes cost 20 EUR but at a few times of the year there is free entry for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acropolis_Museum\"><\/span>Acropolis Museum<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Acropolis Museum\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Acropolis-Museum.jpg 1601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This museum houses all the most important treasures of the Acropolis. A multitude of sculptures and statues, bronze figurines and the most famous giant columns that back in the day supported the roof of Erechteion. There is an awesome cafe on the second floor. Stop there for a break; order a drink or lunch and enjoy it on an expansive terrace overlooking the ruins of the Acropolis! The view is just spectacular.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anafiotika\"><\/span>Anafiotika<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Anafiotika in Athens\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-200x301.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-400x602.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Anafiotika-735x1105.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adjacent to the Acropolis, at the northeast side, there is Anafiotika. Don\u2019t miss this little neighborhood that will give you a feel of being on one of the Greek islands. It\u2019s a quiet neighborhood, so be respectful while you are taking some great shots in narrow alleys between white and blue houses and a few local cats lazing under the Greek sun.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temple_of_Olympian_Zeus\"><\/span>Temple of Olympian Zeus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the largest temple in Athens dedicated to the most important god- Zeus. It took over 700 years to build. It had a giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus inside it, but it was subsequently plundered by Barbarians. To get here, get off at Syntagma or Acropoli Metro Station. Just across the street from the temple you will find Panathenaic Stadium from the 4<sup>th<\/sup> BC. It\u2019s all build in marble and today the annual Athens marathon finishes in here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filopappou_Hill\"><\/span>Filopappou Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why would you want to climb a hill? For the best eye level view of the Acropolis of course! This neighborhood is very quiet and not so touristy. There is a pedestrian walking area and many cafes.<\/p>\n<p>Use Thisio Metro station and walk up Dionysiou Areopagitou Street.<\/p>\n<p>If you are more ambitious, head to Mount Lycabettus. The good news is that you do not need to walk all the way up. There is a funicular that can take you there. However, if you decide to climb, it will take around 20 min to get to the top.&nbsp; The view is stunning! The best time to arrive is at sunset.<\/p>\n<p>The hill is located in Kolonaki neighborhood,&nbsp;Aristippou Street. After enjoying the view, stop at Kolonaki&#8217;s many bars for a refreshment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monastiraki\"><\/span>Monastiraki<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Monastiraki athens greece\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-athens-greece-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monastiraki is the most lively neighborhood of Athens. When you come off the metro station (called Monastiraki) on the main square you will find yourself in the middle of a small Greek chaos. Explore this place by walking round its streets filled with souvenir shops selling everything you can possibly imagine, artisan workshops, street vendors, cafes and restaurants. Alternatively, just sit down in one of the cafes overlooking the Acropolis and watch it all with a cold drink in your hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Savvas Rooftop Cafe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0809-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Our favorite place to enjoy dinner in this area is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savvas-restaurant.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Savvas Rooftop Cafe<\/a> on Ermou Street. The food and views are steller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaka\"><\/span>Plaka<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"Plaka a lively neighborhood in Athens\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-200x143.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-800x573.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-1200x859.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens-735x526.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Monastiraki-in-Athens.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plaka is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Athens, but also the oldest. It stretches between Acropolis and Stygmaki. A lot of streets have been pedestrianized and it\u2019s really nice to just stroll along them. Plaka is home to many interesting souvenir shops. There is a lot of shops with Greek delicacies like tzatziki ready mixes, various spices. There is plenty of jewelry shops with very interesting designs inspired by the ancient times. There is a lot of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Go ahead and try some Greek specialties such as Souvlaki, tzatziki, stuffed wine leaves or some meatballs! Or just sit down in one of the street cafes and have a cold Mythos.<\/p>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-aeafed2d-8a6a-4da4-82e9-9b79337c100e\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Agora\"><\/span>Ancient Agora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ancient Agora was the center of all political, administrative and commercial activities in the Ancient Greece. This is the place where modern democracy was born and were philosophers such as Socrates were working on their thesis. To the most prominent monuments that have been preserved&nbsp;until today belong the Temple of Hephaestus and Stoa of Attalos. Don\u2019t forget to check out the Agora Museum to see some of the treasures of the site like ancient voting ballots used in the first world democracy! You can get here by getting off at the Monastiraki metro station.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greek_Parliament_and_changing_of_the_Guard\"><\/span>Greek Parliament and changing of the Guard<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20106 size-large\" title=\"Greek Parliament and changing of the Guard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Greek Parliament and changing of the Guard\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard-735x489.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Greek-Parliament-and-changing-of-the-Guard.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Head to Syntagma to see the Greek Parliament. In front of the parliament, every day, on the hour, in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier there is the changing of the guard. The presidential guards dressed in traditional uniforms with iconic shoes with pom-poms, parade every day raising their legs really high. If you\u2019re in Athens on Sunday, head there for 11am to see a special weekly parade accompanied by a band.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thision_Open_Air_Cinema\"><\/span>Thision Open Air Cinema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Athens has many open air cinemas, but Thision is special because it offers stunning views of the Acropolis. This cinema was built in 1935 and it features Greek and international movies in their original languages but with Greek subtitles. And what\u2019s special about this place is their gourmet Greek delicacy snacks! The cinema is located Apostolou Pavlou Street and it operates between late April\/ early May to late October. Tickets cost 8 EUR.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edem_beach\"><\/span>Edem beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_20108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20108\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach.png\" alt=\"Edem beach\" width=\"751\" height=\"557\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach.png 751w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach-200x148.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach-400x297.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach-600x445.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Edem-Beach-735x545.png 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: WeatherExtremes [CC0]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Not the most obvious thing to do in Athens, but if you are visiting in the middle of the summer, it\u2019s the perfect escape from the heat of the city. Edem is the closest beach to the city center of Athens. It\u2019s not the prettiest beach and not comparable to any of the Greek island beaches, but it may just be perfect for an afternoon or a day break. Edem is easily reachable from the downtown of Athens. Take a tram (green line) at Syntagma Square towards Askllipiio Voulas and get off at the Edem stop. The beach is wide and sandy and it\u2019s got a promenade running along it and if you follow it, it will take you to another smaller beach. The place has a few places to eat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diomedes_Botanical_Gardens\"><\/span>Diomedes Botanical Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Located just 14 km west of downtown Athens, these lush gardens are a perfect day out if you are seeking some nature time. They stretch over 186 hectares and you can find many species of plants there, some from all over the world and some very ancient ones. Take a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy some shade and tranquillity of nature in the middle of the capital!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Temple_of_Poseidon\"><\/span>The Temple of Poseidon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted_0002572645\" class=\"ydp6f6f2190yahoo_quoted\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"ydp6f6f2190yiv4156098120\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>If you have a spare day in Athens and you feel like going on a bit further to explore a bit more, then go ahead and visit The Temple of Poseidon. It\u2019s only an hour away from Athens in a place called Sounion. The temple offers the most spectacular views of the sea, which are particularly special at sunset. You can stay here for a day, the temple is located right by a small beach. Take a dip in the sea to cool down after the sightseeing and come back up for a spectacular sunset!<\/p>\n<p>Guest Author: Mal is a vegan travel blogger. She visited 36 countries and 4 out of 7 Wanders of the World. She advocates for sustainable travel and a healthy lifestyle on her blog at <a href=\"https:\/\/rawmalroams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rawmal Roams<\/a>. Check out her&nbsp;article on Crete: <a href=\"https:\/\/rawmalroams.com\/top-10-chania-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Chania Beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pqcJKvQ_mcs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/67e1c3494f466a68c4d49e3a\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-Amazing-Things-to-do-in-Athens-Greece.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-Amazing-Things-to-do-in-Athens-Greece.jpg\" alt=\"13 Amazing Things to do in Athens, Greece\" width=\"278\" height=\"417\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-Amazing-Things-to-do-in-Athens-Greece.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-Amazing-Things-to-do-in-Athens-Greece-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13-Amazing-Things-to-do-in-Athens-Greece-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athens is an urban colossus with its 3 million population, which means that 1 in 3 Greeks live in Athens! &nbsp;The&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14585,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_aToxMzYzMDE4MDA7_136301800":"","facebook_10216960885986637_122283935708":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1661,1423],"tags":[1601],"class_list":["post-20055","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-athens","category-greece","tag-greece"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":14585,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/img_0763-300x225.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20055"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20055\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}