Walking Routes & Stops

Panathenaic Stadium

This stadium, where the first modern Olympic games were held, is the only stadium in the world made entirely of marble. When you take it to your walking route, you can see the stadium from the area in front of it. You can climb to the upper height of the stadium from the neighborhood just behind it and see the stadium from above by going to the walking track surrounding it, which you cannot see from below.

While you can visit the stadium from the inside by purchasing a ticket, we think the best visit is to go to one of the concerts held here from time to time. Check the concert calendar in Athens and make sure to include it in your plans to listen to the musicians that interest you here.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

This building, which is impressive to see up close with its view of the Acropolis, is in the process of restoration and a large part of it is surrounded by construction scaffolding. Therefore, we recommend that you take a look as you pass by the walking path next to it, and if you are interested, buy a ticket and enter inside.

National Garden of Athens

While walking from Ilisia towards the city center, we recommend that you include this national park in your walking route, where you will pass among beautiful trees and see various animals.

Zappeion Hall

Located next to the National Garden, this structure has an important place in Greek culture with its emergence idea and architecture. It was used for fencing competitions in the 1896 Olympic Games and as an Olympic village in the 1906 Summer Olympics. Today, it is used in various events, especially conferences and exhibitions. When you take it to your walking route, you can see the building and its surroundings, and if there is an event inside, you can take a look inside by getting permission from the entrance.

Areopagus (Mars Hill)

On this hill, which you can add to your walking route when planning your Acropolis visit, was the former supreme court of appeal that served for judicial cases in Ancient Greece. Today, it is a beautiful spot that you can easily reach and where you can sit on the rocks and watch the wonderful view of Athens.

Hellenic Parliament & Syntagma Square

Syntagma means constitution in Greek and the main square of the city bears this name. The Greek Parliament, located right across from Syntagma Square, is one of the places you should see while walking. You can see the Greek soldiers standing guard in their traditional clothes 24 hours a day in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and if your timing is right, you can witness the ceremonies during the changing of the guard.

Dromeas (The Runner)

The sculpture, which you can see a few minutes away from our house, was initially erected in Omonia Square. Due to concerns related to metro construction, it was later relocated here. Completed in 1994, the sculpture has divided Athenians into two camps ever since, sparking debates over its beauty. While some people appreciate its modern and innovative design, others dislike it for not adhering to tradition.

Lycabettus Hill

This mountain located above Kolonaki is one of the beautiful vantage points where you can see the panoramic view of Athens. You can use the hiking trail or the cable car to reach the top.

Stavros Niarchos Park

In this beautiful park of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, you can do many things such as walking, sports, picnicking, and reading books. The foundation organizes various activities that you can participate in for free, such as canoeing in the artificial canal during the summer and ice skating during the winter.

Plaka

In the shadow of the Acropolis and ancient temples, Plaka's village-like narrow cobblestone streets are dotted with small shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramic products. Cafes and family-run taverns line the pavements and stay open late.

Makrygianni

It is the neighborhood just south of the Acropolis and southwest of Zappeion Park and Stiles Olympiou Dios. Dionysiou Areopagitou Street here is the most beautiful walking spot in Athens. The entrance of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum is located on this street. You can have a pleasant evening walk, watching the Acropolis view and listening to street musicians.

Monastiraki

Monastiraki, the most central and touristic area of Athens, has many shops where you can shop, as well as restaurants, cafes, dessert shops and bars to suit all tastes.

Psyri

Psyri, which was one of the oldest settlements in Athens in the past, draws attention as the liveliest point of Athens nightlife today. It is enjoyable to walk among live music taverns, restaurants and various bars, sit down and have a drink at the one you have your eye on.

Exarcheia

This neighborhood, which contains various bars and restaurants that mostly serve the city's student population, is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Athens. This is because Exarcheia is famous for being the historical center of Athens' radical political and intellectual activism. It is also known as the anarchist neighborhood of Athens. While walking, it is possible to see traces of this aspect through various things such as graffiti, brochures and posters.

Gazi

The Gazi neighborhood is home to cultural space known today as Technopolis, created by renovating old Athenian gasworks. While attending concerts and other events at Technopolis is enjoyable, you might also want to check out rest of the neighbourhood with the many pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants.