Acropolis Museum
You are two metro stops away from the famous Acropolis museum. Even if not all of you are museum fans, if there is a place to visit while in the center of Athens, that is the Acropolis Museum. If you are lucky, then you may be in the city one of the evenings that the museum is open and have the chance to get a very strong photo shot from the enlightened Athens.
Syntagma Square
You are just minutes away from the largest and most impressive square of the city. Stand in front of the Unknown Soldier's monument and watch the Evzones perform the changing of the guard every 1 hour. Behind them stands the Hellenic Parliament building, which was built as a palace by the architect Friedrich von Gaertner for the first kings of modern Greece, settled here in 1843.
From Syntagma begins the most famous shopping pedestrian street in Athens, Ermou, which ends at Monastiraki and from there you can walk to Plaka, Thissio, Herodion and Psirri. Walk along this shopper's paradise that hosts the most famous international chain stores, stop at the historic Church of Panagia Kapnikarea and discover great restaurants, elegant wine bars, cafes and street food hot spots inside the small arcades or the vertical alleys.
Monastiraki
The heart of the historic center beets at Monastiraki Square. This is a bustling area where the East meets West. Here, do not forget to try a souvlaki - the most popular Greek dish . At Pandrosou Street you will find dozens of tourist shops and some of the city's oldest jewelry shops. Continue your stroll towards the flea market of Hephaestus Street, the antique market at Avissinias Square and the elegant pedestrian avenue of Andrianou which overlooks the Acropolis.
Plaka
Athens' most picturesque neighbourhood, Plaka, attracts thousands of visitors every year. Shaded squares and pedestrian streets, blooming patios and gardens, neoclassical houses and historical monuments make up a dream setting. Must see places of interest in Plaka include the Roman Agora, The Tower of the Winds and many Byzantine churches. Don't forget to look for exquisite souvenirs, artworks and Greek traditional products. In cafes, restaurants and taverns with tables spread on their terraces and inside hidden alleys you will enjoy unforgettable days and nights.
Thision
Thision is a historic area with winding streets lined with neoclassical buildings, as well as outdoor cafes, cozy wine bars and rooftop restaurants with views of the Acropolis. The cobblestone pedestrian street of Apostolou Pavlou has stalls selling handmade goods, while the Herakleides Museum, which houses historical exhibits, is a short walk away. The National Observatory of Athens on top of Nymph Hill offers guided tours, while the open-air THISION Cinema has seasonal film screenings.
Psirri
The small neighborhood of Psirri is located in the historic center of Athens and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It spreads around Psirri Square or Heroes' Square, to which the five major streets of the neighborhood lead: Miaouli Street, Karaiskaki Street, Agion Anargyron Street, Aristophanous Street and Aeschylou Street. Heroes' Square is also the epicenter of the bustling area of Psirri, around which there are streets with restaurants offering greek "mezedes" and live music, such as "rebetika".
Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties such as meatballs and village salad. Small craft shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, alternative clothing and eccentric housewares.
Herodion
Three Metro stops away from Kaplanon Residence and two minutes away from the Acropolis Museum is the Herod Atticus Conservatory. One of the most culturally important archaeological sites in Athens. Walk to Dionysios Areopagitou, one of the most beautiful streets in Athens, let the street vendors show you their business and head for the majesty of Herodion. If you have time and mood, watch one of the Athens Festival shows or a concert.
Kolonaki
Of course, don’t forget to walk around Kaplanon Residence, in the most chic and cosmopolitan neighborhood of Athens. Kolonaki is an elegant neighborhood with a luxury market, where international brands and boutiques of Greek designers coexist with stylish concept stores and galleries. In the area there are classic and gourmet restaurants with various cuisines of the world, but also more modern versions of Greek gastronomy. There are also trendy bars with live jazz music or DJs. Paths and a cable car lead to the top of Lycabettus, from where visitors can admire the panoramic view and see the chapel of Agios Georgios.
Kallimarmaro
Before you leave Athens, don't miss the chance to admire the magnificient and historical stadium, made all by marble, the Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro. Only 15 min from the Greek Parlament, walking throught the National Garden you will end up where the first modern Olympic Games took place. Use the audio guide, look at the posters and feel the glaw of the first Olympic Flame inside you like an ancient spectator.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
If there is a place to visit while in Athens, then it is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation for Culture. Not only to admire the architecture of Renzo Piano, who has built up a real piece of art, but also because the National Library and the National Opera have been amongst SNFC's grounds. In case you are interested in watching a show, then you can only consult the official website.
At the same time, it should be noted that during the summer season, many concerts and performances that meet all tastes and moods take place in the splendid and huge garden of SNFCF.