The National Observatory of Athens crowns the Hill of the Nymphs above Thissio, a historic 19th-century institution offering evening stargazing tours through a vintage telescope, a fascinating science museum and sweeping views over the Acropolis. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This historic science landmark is an … Read more
The Herakleidon Museum in Thissio explores the meeting of science, art and technology, with the EUREKA exhibition of working ancient Greek inventions, the Antikythera Mechanism, automata and a famous M.C. Escher collection. See it alongside the ancient sites with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a fascinating, family-friendly visit. This original, family-friendly … Read more
Thissio is a relaxed, bohemian Athens neighbourhood below the Acropolis, famed for its car-free Apostolou Pavlou promenade, postcard Acropolis views and an open-air summer cinema. Pair a stroll here with skip-the-line tickets and guided walks of the ancient sites from My Greece Tours for the best of the old city. This walkable quarter is a … Read more