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Athens Tourist Attractions and Athens Sightseeing
(Athens, Greece)



There are so many wonderful attractions and places to see in the beautiful city of Athens, Greece that there is sure to be something for everyone. With countless tourist attractions in Athens, whether you are looking for thrills and excitement, Athens history and exhibitions, or parks and gardens, you will not have to look far. Here are some of our top recommendations in Athens.

Athens Tourist Attractions: Athens Guided Bus Tours - Athens, Greece
Air-conditioned guided bus tours operate throughout the day in Athens, and there is even a guided bus tour at night. English speaking guides are on board the bus and time is allowed for walking around at some of the stops, to take in the beautiful surroundings. There are also hop on / hop off Athens guided bus tours and these provide an easy way of sightseeing. With daily hop on / off tickets, they are also a very useful way to travel around Athens, since you can leave the bus to explore and get back on when you are ready.




Athens Tourist Attractions: Attica Zoological Park - Yalou, Spata 190 04, Greece
Tel: +30 210 663 4724
Opened in 2000, Athens' Attica Zoological Park is home to over 270 different species of bird and is actually the third largest bird park in the whole world. Situated on the outskirts of Athens, in the Spata area, as well as many tropical birds, Attica Zoological Park also keeps kangaroos, llamas, reptiles and other small animals. With a children's play area, picnic area and café, this is a good place for a family day out. The park is easy to reach by using Metro Line 3.
Attraction open: daily - Summer 09:00 to 19:30, Winter 10:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge

Athens Tourist Attractions: Panathenaic Stadium - Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, Athens 116 35, Greece
Tel: +30 210 325 1744
Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is situated at the base of Ardittos Hill, in the Pangrati region of Athens. This popular attraction in Athens hosted the first modern day Olympic games of 1896 and the current stadium was constructed on the site of the original stadium, which was built almost 2,300 years ago.

Panathenaic Stadium is used for many large events in the city and has a maximum capacity of 70,000 people. The stadium can be easily reached by bus.
Attraction open: daily

Athens Tourist Attractions: Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) - Vassilissis Sofias Ave, Athens 115 21, Greece
Tel: +30 210 728 2333
Athens' Concert Hall, known as the Megaron, is a truly world-class venue, with outstanding acoustics. Located in the Mavili region, the exterior is made of marble and inside the building is equally stylish. With two concert halls, one large with 2,000 seats, one smaller with 500 seats, Athens' Concert Hall has many famous stars perform here. The nearest Metro stop in Megaro Moussikis Station one Metro Line 3.
Attraction open: opening hours vary, depending on performances
Attraction admission: charge

 
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