A long walk through the fascinating architecture of Athens, guided by your Filos guide. We’ll see buildings from different times that tell stories about the city’s past.
Ideal for those that love to learn about the architectural development of the city through time and discover Athens in another way.
The Sites:
- Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Byzantine Era buildings
- Ottoman era buildings
- Neoclassical buildings (The Athens Trilogy and others)
- New buildings (Stavros Niarchos, The Tower of Pireaus, Illyian)
We will visit ancient Greek temples like the famous Parthenon on the Acropolis. These temples are grand and impressive, showing the skill of ancient Greek architects. Next, we’ll see churches from the Byzantine era, known for their beautiful mosaics and domes. They tell us about the city’s religious life during that time. Then, we’ll explore buildings from when the Ottomans ruled Athens. These have a mix of Greek and Islamic styles. Moving on to the 19th century, we’ll see neoclassical buildings inspired by ancient Greek architecture, such as the National Library and the University of Athens. Finally, we’ll see modern buildings that mix old and new styles.
Duration: 5 Hours
Guided by: Filos Guide
Price: From 150 euros
Up to: 8 persons
Includes: Maps, Water, Filos Bag