Athens Attractions: Ruin - Ancient
Here's a list of all attractions in Athens tagged as 'Ruin - Ancient' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Parthenon
The Parthenon (Parthenonas), one of the world's most famous buildings, represents a high point in ancient Greek architecture. Built around 440 BC, the ... Continue Reading »
Olympic Stadium
Greece is where the Olympic Games began in the 11th century BC, as a festival dedicated to the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics was held in Athens in 1896 ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Poseidon
Follow the road to Cape Sounion, circling the idyllic Saronic Gulf, and you come to one of the most iconic sights in Greece: the columns of the Temple of ... Continue Reading »
Delphi
Delphi is the second-most important archeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens). In ancient times Delphi was considered the place where ... Continue Reading »
Acropolis
The Acropolis (Akropolis) means 'city on a hill' and dates from the 5th century BC. Dominated by its main temple, the Parthenon, the Acropolis can be seen ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus (or Olympieio) has been a ruin almost since it was built. The Athenian rulers who began its construction in the 6th century BC set ... Continue Reading »
Dionysus Theater
The Theatre of Dionysus is an impressive ruin on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens. You can climb up and sit in the semi-circle of marble seats ... Continue Reading »
Roman Forum
The Agora was the hub of life in Ancient Greece. It combined marketplace with meeting place, and was where Athenians discussed business, justice and culture. ... Continue Reading »
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