Family and Kids in Athens
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Visit to experience unparalleled fun for kids
The Columns of Olympian Zeus or the temple of Zeus is a structure that represents the magnificence of ancient Greece but lies in a state of decadence today. What used to be perhaps the largest temple in Greece now remains as a few odd columns. This doesn’t make it any less beautiful to see though. The temple used to have a whopping 104 columns and although only 15 remain now, one marvels...Read more -
A place for children with all kinds of interests
The Parliament of Athens is an important site to the modern political city of Athens. Greece was where democracy began and this is the place that carries that torch today. The change of guard ceremony that takes place here every hour is an important tourist attraction. The building was constructed in the 1800s and has a neoclassical feel to it. Although you cannot enter the building it is wort...Read more -
A guaranteed fun space for the kids
The Academy of Athens is another interesting sight to see in the city. The building of the academy, even though built in the modern area, reflects the glory of ancient Greece beautifully. The main building is intricately decorated with Corinthian columns and a marble roof. If you want to get an idea of what the ancient Greece might have looked like in its glorious days this place is a lovely e...Read more -
Amazing Athens attraction for kids
This lovely museum stands in what is called the Old Parliament house in Athens. The building itself is quite impressive and interesting to see. It used to house the Greek parliament in the late 1800s. And before that it was the Old Royal Palace. Due to this regal heritage, the architecture of the building is definitely an interesting sight. The Museum has 24 different sections of exhibits. The...Read more -
Can keep your kids busy for days
The Kerameikos Cemetery is another remarkable thing to see in the Acropolis area of Athens. The cemetery is home to several graves from the ancient era. In spring, the flowers grow in the wild grass around the stone tombs making it a somber and yet beautiful sight to see. The ruins also have many sculptures and lovely engravings on them. Notably, Pythagoras, the Mathematician was buried here. ...Read more -
Perfect for kids day out in Athens
The Roman Agora to the North of the Acropolis is an interesting place to visit in Athens. The building has a spacious courtyard with ionic columns which were typical of that era. For a while, this place served as the main market of Caesar and Augustus. To validate this there is an inscription (IG II2 3174) on the architrave of the monumental Gate of Athena Archegetis ("Athena the Leader")which...Read more -
Fun place to go for kids
Having been witness to a lot of historical events, the Zappeion is a Conference and Exhibition Centre that stands inside the National Gardens. The architecture of the centre along with the surrounding gardens and beautiful statues make for a picturesque setting. What strikes the visitor as he views this building from outside is its huge crescent shaped neoclassical façade.The Zappeion w...Read more -
A cool place to see with kids
The Odeon or theatre of Herodes Atticus is a lovely sight in the Acropolis. Standing in a gorgeous semicircle in the southern side of the Acropolis, the beautiful structure was made by Herodes for his wife. The stands, most of which have been restored in an amazing way, stand facing a stage which has a beautiful wall full of windows as its backdrop. It looks so grand even today; one can only i...Read more -
A fantastic place for refreshing break for children
Located within the city limits of Athens is the port area of Piraeus. The lovely port is definitely a must visit for a change of scenery in Athens. From the gorgeous historic monuments you come to this rather contemporary area with lots of yachts and boats and what not. There are many old and new buildings in the area that are worth seeing; most notably the Veakeio theatre and the Hellenic Mar...Read more -
One of the awesome things children enjoy the most
Located in Corinth near Athens, the Temple of Apollo needs a must visit during your trip to this ancient city. Although it is an hour long trip, the ancient Corinth is worth the effort. Although all that remains of the temple of Apollo is a ruin but it is a ruin worth seeing. There is also a museum where you can learn all you want to know about the Acorocorinth; the ancient city of Corinth. Su...Read more -
The best option for younger visitors
Cycladic Art means figurines and vessels made of Marble. Founded in 1986 to house the collections of Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris, the Museum of Cycladic Art is dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of ancient cultures of Aegean and Cyprus. After being granted permission by the Greek state, Nicholas and Dolly started collecting archaeological objects. The collection became renowne...Read more -
A place where kids enjoy and have fun
Omonia Square lies in the old part of the city of Athens. This square is one of the oldest squares in the city of Athens and an important shopping centre. This is a square that is surrounded by various streets, grand buildings, buzzing corners, and many cafes and restaurants. Since the Omonia square has been historically the centre of the city, the metro station over here displays old photos of...Read more -
A place perfect for families with kids
This Monastery is from the Byzantine era of Greece. The lovely tall grey building is certainly worth a visit. The Monastery has beautiful tall windows that were typical of the era. The altar and all the tiny architectural details have interesting stories attached to them so do visit this one with a guide so as to understand these aspects. The Daphni Monastery was built on the grounds of Apollo&...Read more -
A favorite place to take the kids in the city
Situated within the Ilissia Mansion, the Byzantine and Christian Museum was founded in 1914. The museum's collection documents the development of art from early Christian period to the post Byzantine period. On display here are religious artefacts of the Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, post-Byzantine and later periods. The museum has over 25,000 artefacts under its roof. The artefacts dat...Read more -
It's just one of those places to visit and hang out
An excavated site, The Pnyx is a small rocky hill with steps carved on its slope. Having a historical background, the Pnyx was the official meeting place of the Athenian democratic assembly (ekklesia). Complete with a speakers’ platform carved from stone and a seating capacity of around 8000, the Pnyx now attracts tourists because the view from the top is magnificent.According to the arch...Read more