What a beautiful pedestrian street adjacent to the south slope of the Acropolis. It's around 830 m long, starts at the corner of Vasilissis Amalias Avenue , near the temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian and continue west until it run into Apostolou Pavlou street, which will take you to the area called Thision. Dionysiou Areopagitou and Apostolou Pavlou are two pedestrian streets that connect to each other, creating one of the most beautiful paths you can walk in Athens. Almost at the beginning of the route and away from the noise of the city, on the left side is the Acropolis Museum and on your right you will have a great view of the Acropolis and Parthenon. On the opposite side of the Acropolis are some of the most imposing neoclassical residential buildings of the city . If you continue, a little further down you will see Odeon of Herodes Atticus (the theater is still in use today) on the right side. A bit further down on your left is the hill of Filopappos. If you proceed to the chapel of Dimitrios Lombardiaris, Pnyx hill will be on your right.You can continue onto Apostolou Pavlou Street and head west. In less than 5 minutes you’ll run into Thissio. The most beautiful paved promenade of Athens! it’s like walking straight back in time, through history to the...
Read moreWe've seen Athens before and did visit the Acropolis (not that many visitors then yet). This time we just came for a stroll around the city center and some walks.
We took a transfer that dropped us at the Arch of Hadrian. We knew this is a good place to start.
So the first thing we did was taking a walk on this street here. At the eastern end there are nice trees lined along the way. Shops, Restaurants and Cafés. It's a pleasant place to be. Heading west you will soon be at the bottom of the Acropolis. You get some fine views from here.
Not only that, but you will pass some notable sights like the Wall of Haseki, the Roman Cistern, the Iero Nymfēs and the entrance to the Amphitheater of Odeon of Herodes Atticus. At the bus hub this lovely road end then.
It's a lovely little walk. A long and wide street, even with lots of visitors it doesn't feel too crowded. A perfect thing to do. Also if you're...
Read moreStunning Views and Fascinating History
Body: I recently visited Dionysiou Areopagitou and was blown away by the stunning views and fascinating history of this ancient Athenian street. Walking along the pedestrian promenade, I was treated to breathtaking vistas of the Acropolis and other famous landmarks.
The street is lined with a variety of cafes, shops, and museums, providing plenty of opportunities to take a break and soak in the ambiance. I particularly enjoyed visiting the Acropolis Museum, which is located just a short walk from Dionysiou Areopagitou.
Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Dionysiou Areopagitou for anyone visiting Athens. The street offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural significance, and modern amenities that make it a must-see...
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