The Metropolitan Cathedral (or Mitropolis) is the largest and most important church in Athens. Seventy-two older churches were demolished for the construction of this church.... more

The Ancient Agora was the heart of the Ancient Athens and the center of social, spiritual and economic life. It was a place to meet, have political discussions and commercially trade.... more

In the ruins of the Roman Agora, there is a main attraction that is found in the general archaeological area that is surrounded by the streets of Epameinonda, Areos, Polygnotou and Markou Avrliou in Plaka.... more

The Museum of Greek Folkart (MGFA) was founded in 1918 as "Museum of Greek Handicrafts" by the poet, Georgios Drosinis In 1923, it was renamed the "National Museum of Decorative Arts". It was given its current name in 1959 and its exhibits project the Hellenic traditional culture.... more

Visitors to the Museum of Illusion in Athens will be amazed at what their minds can be bent to do. Provided here is an engaging visual, sensory and educational experience via new, unexplored illusions.... more

During the excavations for the Athens Metro, a substantial part of the Eridanos river was rediscovered and brought to the surface. The stream of the river though, as it flows from Monastiraki Square, has been excavated. ... more

The Tzistarakis Mosque (1759), located on the Monastiraki Square, takes its name from the Ottoman ruler Mustafa Tzistarakis. It was known as the Mosque of the Lower Fountain, a well that was nearby, which provided water to the Eridanos.... more

The old-town-area of Monastiraki is one of the most popular bargain hunting areas in Athens. Monastiraki was named after the monastery "Koimiseos tis Theotokou" that used to be there.... more