Sightseeing in Athens - Cultural Sights 'Must Visit' & 'Must See'

Athens is so rich in various attractions that choosing the most interesting among them is not so simple. You should definitely visit Tower of the Winds, which was built approximately two thousand years ago. This is one of the oldest meteorological sites of the world. The tower is built from marble, and its height reaches 12 meters, diameter - 8 meters. The top of the tower is decorated with amazing frieze, which depicts eight winds. You will also see the majestic Lycabettus Mount in the center of the city. A beautiful medieval church and many other notable buildings are located on this mountain. Temple of Hephaestus is, without a doubt, the most famous monument of antiquity. The one of the biggest and greatest archaeological museums in Greece is located in the walls of the temple.

Fans of exciting excursions should definitely see the exhibits in Acropolis Museum. You will find here a rich collection of unique and precious historical artifacts. Among the religious sites of this place Kesariani Monastery certainly deserves special attention. There are several springs on its territory; local buildings and the old cathedral always strike visitors by their unique architecture and unusual decoration of premises. You can see a collection of ancient frescoes in the cathedral. These frescoes were donated to the monastery in the beginning of the 17th century.

Plaka district is surely the most beautiful and interesting from the historical point of view. All historical buildings located here have been restored carefully, so now they appear in front of amazed tourists in all their glory. At a glance the district may seem a little confusing and simple to get lost in it, but orienting in it is really simple. Each street will lead travelers either to Syntagma Square, or to the Acropolis. Syntagma Area is also an important object for all excursions. The beautiful Parliament building built in 1840 is located here, as well as beautiful statues and fountains. While walking through the area, you can reach the picturesque Vasilissis Sofias Street, which is home to numerous museums - Museum of Ancient Art of Greek, Byzantine Museum, Museum of Cycladic and Benaki Museum.

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