Kynosargous Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Port of Piraeus
Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Acropolis
The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.
Syntagma Square
This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.
Parthenon
Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena.
Acropolis Museum
This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.
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Other neighbourhoods around Kynosargous
Koukaki
Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.
Makrigianni
While you're in Makrigianni, take in top sights like Acropolis Museum and jump on the metro at Akropoli Station to see more of the city.
Plaka
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Plaka. Check out Adrianou Street or Roman Agora while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Akropoli Station to get around town.
Neos Kosmos
The restaurants and shopping are a few things visitors like about Neos Kosmos. Check out Onassis Cultural Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Neos Kosmos Station or Kasomouli Station to get around town.
Syntagma
While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.
Pangrati
You'll enjoy the cafes and gardens in Pangrati. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Spyridon Orthodox Church or Goulandris Museum of Modern Art.
- Port of Piraeus
- Acropolis
- Syntagma Square
- Parthenon
- Alimos Marina
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Monastiraki Flea Market
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Panathenaic Stadium
- National Archaeological Museum
- Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium
- Factory Outlet Airport
- Kavouri Beach
- Mount Lycabettus
- Omonoia Square
- Metropolitan Expo
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Hygeia Hospital