The Greatest Ancient Monuments in Athens

The Acropolis is one of the most famous and popular sites in all of Athens. The Acropolis was an early settlement in Athens and includes sites such as Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, Erechtheion and some remains of older buildings. The Acropolis of Athens offers an insider's look into the site, as well as photographs of the different sites. The Parthenon gives background information on the location, in addition to photographs of the monument.

The South Slope of the Acropolis includes sites such as the Sanctuary and Theater of Dionysos, Choregic Monuments, Asklepieion, Sacred Spring, Stoa of Eumenes, Odeion of Herodes Atticus. The Sanctuary is believed to be over 5,000 years old and was a meeting spot for followers of Dionysos. The Dionysos Sanctuary offers basic information and images of the site. The Choregic Monument details this location and the cave drawings found there.

The North Slope of the Acropolis includes "Long Rocks" and Northwest Caves such as the Caves of Apollo & Pan, the Klepsydra Springhouse, the Mycenaean Fountain, Sanctuary of Eros and Aphrodite, Rock-cut Niches and Peripatos Inscription. The Athens Info Guide gives information and photographs of the sites worth seeing in this area.

The East Slope of the Acropolis includes the East Cave, Rock-cut Beddings for Altars and Monuments, and the "True Aglaureion". Profitis Ilias Cave details one of the famous caves found in this area, as well as photographs of the cave.

The Philopappos Monument dates back to 114 AD, and served as a monument to the former ruler of their city after he was exiled and later buried at the site. Philopappanos Monument provides a detailed look at the monument and offers images of the site.

The Pnyx was the meeting place of the Ancient Athenian Democratic Assembly. However, only a few sites are still found in this area, such as the small hill where the leader led the meeting. The Pnyx gives background information on the site, as well as modern day images.

The Agora was a meeting center in Athens, with a focus on civics and commercial processes. It was similar to modern day open air markets. Agora of Athens offers photographs of the site and information from seasoned travelers.

Tower of the Winds was a monument built to take advantage of all ways in which the wind blew. Much of the monument still exists today and photographs of the site, as well as a short history, can be found at Tower of the Winds .

The Library of Hadrian is the ruin of an old library, classroom and study rooms used by the ancient Athenian people. Hadrian's Library gives an overview of the ruins and photographs of the pieces that remain.

The Lysikrates Monument is located in an area known as the Street of the Tripods. Each monument includes the name of someone who took part in a massive celebration and was an artist, poet or writer of the time. The Lysikrates Monument & the Street of Tripods gives information on this monument and street.

The Arch of Hadrian is a gateway arch found in Athens that separates portions of the city. The Arch of Hadrian gives a detailed history of the arch as well as images and photographs.

The Olympieion and Southeast Athens is most notable for its ancient temple to Zeus, which many visitors see every year. Athens: The Olympieion shows photographs of the location, taken from different angles.

The Kerameikos was an area of Athens and is most famous for its centuries old cemetery, all of which is discussed at The Kerameikos.