History & Culture in Athens

Discover 15 history & culture in Athens.

Daphni Monastery

This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.

Church of the Holy Apostle Philip at Vlassarous

Church of the Holy Apostle Philip at Vlassarous

This church was constructed on the site where St. Philip the Apostle preached to the ancient Athenians.

Holy Church of Saint Symeon of the Anapheans

Holy Church of Saint Symeon of the Anapheans

This post-Ottoman era church in Athens was built by locals to serve the residents of Anafiotica

Church of Agia Pareskevi

Church of Agia Pareskevi

This Ottoman-era Greek Orthodox Church was built to honor Agia Pareskevi, a Christian saint.

Stoa Emporon

Stoa Emporon

This abandoned shopping arcade has new life as an art installation.

Ruins at Coco Mat Athens B.C. Hotel

When construction began on this hotel, developers were surprised to find the ruins of an ancient civilization.

Asyrmatos

Asyrmatos Building

A unique housing complex born from the aftermath of the Greek Civil War.

Kostis Palamas House

Kostis Palamas House

The home of Greece’s national poet sits crumbling in the middle of a popular tourist district.

View from the west.

Church of Agios Sostis

This Byzantine Church was moved from Paris to Athens block by block.

Ritual of Periarosis Column

Ritual of Periarosis Column

According to legend, this ancient column contains healing properties.

Botanical Museum of the National Garden

Botanical Museum of the National Garden

This small museum once served as a royal hunting pavilion for King Otto Friedrich Ludwig.

Front of church.

Church of Agios Demetrios of Diakos

This Ottoman-era church is hidden amid a busy tourist area.

With driveway

Ancient Ruins on Selley Street

These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.

Base of walls.

House of Proclus

Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.

A hoard of gold coins from Epidarus, 3rd century BCE.

Numismatic Museum of Athens

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

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