Thissio Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Stoa of Attalos
The 2,100 year old Stoa of Attalos has risen from the dead in this amazing on-site reconstruction, that also hosts the Museum of the Ancient Agora.
Temple of Hephaestos
One of Greece’s best-preserved monuments has served a variety of uses over the centuries. Now it stands more or less intact, a testimony to the ambition of the ancients.
Pnyx
The cliff-face that served as the debating chamber and ballot box of the ancient Athenians.
National Observatory of Athens
Find out about the history of Athens with a stop at National Observatory of Athens. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Ancient Agora Museum
Rich with history, Ancient Agora Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Athens. Make time to visit the area's temples or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Avissinias Square
Find out about the history of Athens when you take a trip to Avissinias Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Activities
From Athens: Daily Tour to Mykonos
Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)
Athens: Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis
Athens City Tour & Cape Sounion Excursion with Lunch
Epidaurus & Mycenae Full-Day Trip
Cape Sounion Majestic Sunset Tour from Athens
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Other neighbourhoods around Thissio
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki 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.
Psirri
Psirri is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Athens Central Market or Omonoia Square.
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.
Petralona
Be sure to check out the monuments and historical sites while you're strolling through Petralona, and hop on the metro at Petralona Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.