The National Archaeological Museum ranks among the top ten museums in the world. its impressive collection is housed in a beautiful neoclassic building near the juncture of Alexandras Avenue on Patission Avenue. There is a gift shop, and a cafe in the sculprure garden. Children under 6 and EU students get in free. Be sure to see the Antikithira Device, an ancient computer that will change the way you think about the ancient Greeks.
For many Athenians, Monastiraki is just another stop on their way to their daily commute, an important transport hub to switch from one metro line to the other. But there is more to Monastiraki than just a central meeting point in the heart of the city. Here is the history of one of the most iconic squares in the Greek capital.
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The world acropolis is from Greek words άκρον and πόλις