The 7 most instagrammable places in Athens
Athens is known for its many historical monuments. While you visit these amazing landmarks you will surely be tempted to take out your smartphone and take a photograph to share with your online friends. We have gathered the most instagrammable places in Athens so you can visit and take off your list!
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1. Acropolis
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, dominates the centre of the modern city from the rocky crag known as the Acropolis. The most celebrated myths of ancient Athens, its greatest religious festivals, earliest cults and several decisive events in the city’s history are all connected to this sacred precinct.
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2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Located in southern Athens, between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the Olympeion was the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Here stands one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and, according to Vitruvius, one of the most famous marble buildings ever constructed. The sanctuary’s foundation is attributed to mythical Deukalion. The site also comprises the temple of Apollo Delphinios – the sanctuary of Apollo Delphinios was traditionally associated with Theseus – and a tripartite building with a south courtyard of ca. 500 BC. The latter has been identified as the Delphinion Court, which was allegedly founded by Aegeas.
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3. Ancient Agora
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
The site was occupied without interruption in all periods of the city’s history. It was used as a residential and burial area as early as the Late Neolithic period (3000 B.C.). Early in the 6th century, in the time of Solon, the Agora became a public area.
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4. Dromeas (Running Man) Sculpture
Dromeas is an impressive glass sculpture by Kostas Varotsos situated near the Athens Hilton. Comprised of thousands of glass pieces, Dromeas is one of the most photographed statues in Europe. Tip: Visit at night so you can take a photo of the light’s reflection on the statue.
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5. Changing of the Guard (Evzones)
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6. Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural and touristic monument of Greece and one of the most significant monuments not only for Athens, but for the whole Greece.
It is one of our city’s most popular touristic attractions and one of Athens’ landmarks. Its rich history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games as from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is also the place from where the Olympic flame sets up its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games, both Winter, Summer and Youth.
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7. Lycabettus Hill
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8. Anafiotika
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