Athens City Center

At the lower level of the Divani Palace Acropolis you will find the artifacts of the ancient "Themistoclean Wall", named after the great Athenian politician and General, Themistocles. His traits and skills were instrumental in securing Greece's victory against its greatest threat, the Persians. The Wall's construction commenced in 461 B.C., ensuing Themistocles' death.

Syntagma Square or Constitution Square is the central square of Athens. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, as it is at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.

The Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. Build in 5 B.C. by Pericles, it contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, with the most famous being the Parthenon. Also known as sacred Rock, this UNESCO world Heritage site is definitely synonymous with Athens.

The first Museum was on the Acropolis, which was completed in 1874, however, due to the growing volume of archaeological treasures discovered the need for a new museum was created. Operating since 2009, the modern Acropolis Museum, houses every artifact found on the Sacred Rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine Greece.

The Maria Callas Museum celebrates one of opera’s most legendary voices, whose artistry transformed the genre. As the first museum dedicated to her life and work, it offers a rich, immersive experience through rare recordings, videos, personal items, and informative displays. Visitors can trace Callas’s journey—from her early years and rise in Greece to her global stardom, iconic roles, and lasting legacy—exploring the woman behind the voice and the world she captivated.

It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla. It was originally a steep-sloped amphitheater with a three-story stone front wall and a wooden roof made of expensive, cedar of Lebanon timber. It was used as a venue for music concerts with a capacity of 5,000. It lasted intact until it was destroyed and turned into a ruin by the Heruli in 267 AD.The audience stands and the orchestra (stage) were restored using Pentelic marble in the 1950s. Since then it has been the main venue of the Athens Festival, which runs from May through October each year, featuring a variety of acclaimed Greek as well as International performances

Plaka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating beautiful neoclassical architecture. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic. It is now an area of restaurants, Jewelry stores tourist shops, and cafes. Though it is quite commercialized it is still a neighborhood and arguably the nicest neighborhood in central Athens.

Shopping in Athens is a favorite pastime and the Flea Market at Monastiraki is one of the best places to buy about anything. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens for bargain shopping. The best day to stroll around the streets of Monastiraki is on a Sunday morning, where you may also combine it with a walk towards Psiri area, which hosts a number of galleries and vintage stores.

Impressive and fully renovated the National Gallery of Greece opened its doors again in March 2021 to celebrate the occasion of the 200th anniversary from the beginning of the Greek Revolution.Here visitors will find a treasury of modern Greek art, from the post-Byzantine years to the present day: 20,000 works of painting, sculpture, engravings, magnificent collections proving that Greek Arts in the 19th century, followed the movements of the European avant-garde.Athens has one more museum that will very soon belong in the circle of the great museums of the European Capitals.

Nothing defines Greek summer as open air cinemas do. In fact, almost every Athenian neighbourhood has one. Cine Paris is one of the oldest open-air cinemas in Athens, and it’s still one of the most popular cinemas for the locals thanks to its fantastic location in Plaka, facing the Parthenon. It is open from May to September, screening mostly contemporary movies.

Let us take you to the stars! The visitors’ center of the National Observatory of Athens is a beautiful building. During the summer months, it conducts private evening tours offering to the public the opportunity to peer through the 8 meter dome of the Doridis telescope and to enjoy the Athenian sky from the Hill of the Nymphs. The Doridis telescope was built by the French company P.F. Gautier in 1902 and is housed in a building designed by Ernst Ziller. It was

The SNFCC is a public space, where everyone has free access and can participate in a multitude of cultural, educational, athletic, environmental and recreational activities and events. It includes the Greek National Opera, the National Library of Greece as well as the Stavros Niarchos Park, one of the largest green areas in Athens, covering 21 hectares. Designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop , the SNFCC has become a reference point in Greece. This site is definitely one to add on your bucket list, even if there is not an event taking place. Just stroll around and be mesmerized.

Athens, the city of democracy and philosophy, the city with the most breathtaking cultural monuments and the most historic center, is the one of the best choices and probably the coolest place to jog. Not only because of the beautiful locations, which often consist of ancient monuments and antiquities, but also due to their relative calm. Imagine running among green trees and wildflowers while catching cinematic glimpses of the iconic Acropolis through clearings in the pine trees. The paths you can follow for running or walking are endless, and that’s why you never get bored. However, you can find two recommended running routes for beginners and non-athletes. The Divani Running map will be at your disposal in your room.Designed by the architectural firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop , the SNFCC has become a reference point in Greece. This site is definitely one to add on your bucket list, even if there is not an event taking place. Just stroll around and be mesmerized.