Athens, the beautiful capital city of Greece, is a beautiful city exuding historic charm, boasting of a rich heritage and culture and replete with natural splendor. This is the reason why flocks of tourists from all over the globe have unanimously voted Athens as one of the best places to spend a leisurely holiday in. There are numerous tourist attractions in Athens. If the tourist has limited time to spare for sightseeing and can’t stop at every tourist site, these are the places he should never miss.

Acropolis, literally meaning ‘highest city’, is the most famous site of Athens, to the extent of being an icon of the Greek history. The ruins of this majestic citadel perched proudly on the soaring flat top of a giant rock houses a number of renowned buildings, the most famous of which is the Parthenon, a magnificent temple housing the Greek deity of Wisdom, Athena, made entirely out of Pentelic marbles.

Visiting the Agora would be thrilling for anybody who is even minutely interested in history. These dilapidated remains of the ancient commercial and civic sector of Athens still echoes the wise words of Socrates and Plato and mourns the death of Socrates. The famous buildings housed in the Agora include Tower of the Winds, East Propylon, Fethiye Djami, Gate of Athena Archegetis, Agoranomion, Vespasianae and many more. The museum on the complex is a treasure house of artifacts related to the civilization, culture and heritage of Athens and the entire Greece.

Nature has also contributed generously to make Athens beautiful. Soaring to a giddy height of 984 feet from the heart of Athens, the top of Mount Lycabettus offers a captivating panorama of the city in all its glory. Lycabettus, which roughly translates to ‘walked by wolves’, is easily accessible by cable car and car. One can enjoy a pleasant concert at the open air theater atop Mount Lycabettus, take in the admirable architecture of St. George Chapel and grab a delicious bite at he restaurant. All in all, it would ensure a great sightseeing with a perfect blend of scenic beauty and man-made wonders.