Sightseeing in Kolonaki
Sightseeing in Kolonaki
But also, smaller museums in Kolonaki have interesting things to offer, such as the Kotsanas Museum of Greek Ancient Technology. Stroll along the numerous shopping streets, like the glamorous Voukourestiou Street graced with many famous designer stores, or take a trip to Lycabettus Hill, either on foot along the pathways or by cable car which will take you from Ploutarchou Street to the top of the 277 meter high hill.
Kolonaki Sightseeing (Update 2024)
Discover the best things to see and do in Kolonaki, Athens!
The Academy of Athens is one of the most important neoclassical buildings in Europe, designed by the Danish architect, Theophilus Hansen. The erection of the building began in 1859 and was completed under the supervision of Ernst Ziller in 1887.... more
In the center of Athens, just next to the Megaro Mousikis Hall is Eleftherias Park - a green oasis that promises to offer you wonderful moments of relaxation.... more
The Museum of Cycladic Art was established in 1986 and holds a large collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art owned by Nicholas and Aikaterini Goulandris.... more
The Numismatic Museum was established in 1834 and is one of the oldest museums in Greece, the few of its kind in the world and singular in the Balkans. It holds over 500,000 acquisitions – mostly coins as well as medals and gems – dated from the 14th Century until today.... more
The Benaki Museum was the first private Museum in Greece. It was donated to the Greek state directly following the death of the distinguished Mr. Emmanuel Benakis in 1930, by his son, Antonis.... more
Filikis Eterias Square is the main square of the most aristocratic "Kolonaki". This part of Athens offers an abundance of luxury shopping, spots for a glamorous coffee or chic drink, or restaurants for serious business meetings.... more
Lycabettus is a cone-shaped hill almost in the center of Athens. It is also called "Agios Giorgis" because of the church that is built on its top since the 19th Century, replacing the older Byzantine church of Prophet Elias.... more
