Driopon 20 , Athens, 11852, Greece
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Driopon Apartment Holiday Apartments in Athens
Acropolis Parthenon
The
imperious
pillars
of
the
Parthenon
have
overlooked
Athens
for
centuries.
There's
a
grace
and
power
inherent
in
their
design
that
seems
to
hint
at
the
centuries
they
have
seen
pass
below
them.
Marble
panels
known
as
metopes
tell
songs
in
stone
of
the
battles
between
men
and
monsters,
the
victories
of
gods
over
giants.
The
scale
and
spectacle
of
this
iconic
landmark
is
definitely
a
fitting home for such epic and enduring tales.
Nearby Attractions
Acropolis Museum
Don't
miss
this.
The
Acropolis'
artefacts
were
vacuumed
up
and
magically
strewn
into
place
inside
this
heavenly
museum.
Among
its
treasures
-
balustrades
from
the
Temple
of
Athena
Nike,
the
original
Caryatids
from
the
Parthenon
and
remains
from
the
Hekatompedon
(the
earliest
Parthenon).
There's
also
a
glass
floor
that
shows
the excavated homes of ancient Athenians.
Temple of Hephaestus
The
Parthenon
might
get
a
lot
of
the
sightseers,
but
for
a
true
taste
of
the
glory
of
ancient
Greece
head
to
the
Temple
of
Hephaestus.
Amazingly
well-preserved
considering
it's
well
over
2,000
years
old,
standing
back
and
admiring
its
perfectly-proportioned
architecture
is
an
almost
overwhelming
experience.
You’ll
get
a
sense
of
the
true
scale
and
skills
of
master
craftsmen
and
a
new
appreciation
of
how
the
ancient
Greeks shaped the modern world.
Erechtheion
While
the
Parthenon
impresses
with
its
solid
and
stately
strength,
the
Erechtheion’s
architecture
is
far
more
subtle
-
and
to
call
it
feminine
is
actually
rather
appropriate.
The
most
sacred
area
of
the
Acropolis,
the
Erechtheion’s
design
has
a
certain
delicate
elegance,
personified
by
the
famous
caryatids.
Acting
as
supports
for
the
porch
roof,
these
six
statues
of
women
aren't
just
arresting
pieces
of
Greek
artwork,
but
a
beautiful
reminder
of the culture and religions of ancient times.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Where
did
Aristotle
buy
his
olives?
Our
best
guess
is
the
Ancient
Agora.
This
site
was
once
the
commercial
and
political
heart
of
Athens.
The
reconstructed
Stoa
of
Attalos
houses
the
Ancient
Agora
museum
where
you
can
see
what
the
Agora
looked
like.
The
shaded
colonnades
once
echoed
booming
market
vendors
and
orators
sprouting
their philosophies.
Panathenaic Stadium
Rebuilt
to
house
the
1896
Olympics,
this
stadium
saw
the
dawn
of
modern-day
athletics.
The
Panathenaic
Games
were
held
here
from
566
BC
onwards,
with
pentathlon,
wrestling,
and
even
chariot
racing
included
in
the
contests.
Our
bonus
tip
is
to
climb
to
the
top
of
the
stadium
for
a
perfect
snapshot
of
the
Temple
of
Zeus
and
the
Acropolis.
The
apartments
are
located
at
a
classic
Athens
neighborhood
with
lots
of
things
to
do
in
the
real
Athens
Centre,
but
at
the
same
time
very
quiet.
Surrounded
by
little
taverns,
coffee
shops
,bars
and
restaurants.
There
is
a
plaza
nearby
with
a
lively
nightlife.
The
food
and
drinks
will
satisfy
you
completely
as
well
as
their
prices.
There
are
also
many
small
shops
for
snack
food,
super
markets
and pharmacies nearby.
THISSION,
MONASTIRAKI,
GAZI
Areas
and
finally
ACROPOLIS
Area
and
Museum,
one
of
the
most
impressive cultural heritage sites worldwide, are within walking distance.