Athens squares

Free Open-Air Sites Athens Keeps Open: Promenades, Squares and Monument Exteriors

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Monastiraki Square in Athens with the Tzistarakis Mosque, a patterned stone square, walkers and the Acropolis rock behind

Five kinds of outdoor stop make up the free open-air sites Athens keeps open: pedestrian promenades, ancient remains seen from the pavement, squares, building exteriors and whole quarters. The walk from Acropolis station along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street meets none of the gates that close beside it. Eight central metro stations start short walks to these … Read more

Athens Free Sightseeing: Sights You See Without a Ticket

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The Zappeion Megaron in Athens, a yellow Neoclassical hall with a white marble portico of Corinthian columns, cypress trees on both sides and a blue sky with clouds

Athens free sightseeing starts with six Neoclassical landmarks whose facades face the pavement, from the Parliament on Syntagma Square to the three Trilogy buildings on Panepistimiou Street. Looking costs nothing. Going in follows a different rule at each door, because the Parliament admits booked groups only and the Old Parliament House now holds a museum. … Read more