Known for its port area and fort in antiquity, the area hosts two temples dedicated to Nemesis and to Themis, both goddesses of justice. The remains of a fort, funerary monuments, walls, theatre and homes are still apparent. Local finds include statues of Artemis and Pan. Enjoy the great sea views too.
The battle of Marathon is where the outnumbered Greeks won the Persian invaders in 490 BC. Near the field lies the monument and tomb of the 192 Athenian soldiers who were killed in battle. On the other side of the road 5km away is the grave of the Plataians, also allies of the Athenians in battle.
Agora means market, and this was the heart of Ancient Athens, a political, commercial and religious centre that reflected Athenian democracy at its best. Religious festivals, theatre and athletic contests took place here too. The place remained in use for almost 800 years.
One of the less known gods of mythology, Amphiaraos was a deity of healing. He emerged from a spring near the temple on the Northern border of Attica. This is also an ancient Doric temple that fits 3000 people dating from the 4th century BC. Other ruins in the area are from the 6th century BC.
This small archaeological museum boasts finds from the vicinity. Notable finds include the proto-attic amphora from 650 BC, a statue of a running maiden, the Kore from the Ieri Oikia (sacred house) and more.
This is one of the most prominent museums in Greece in a stunning neoclassical building with vast collections, from the prehistoric to the 20th century. Roman, byzantine, Frankish, Ottoman and war of independence are all covered here. The great coffee shop is added bonus.
In a lovely neoclassical building near Agion Asomaton Square, this museum highlights the artistic accomplishments of a religion that affected Greece for four centuries. Amazing geometrical art and floral designs will great you, as well as surgical instruments from the 19th century.
Lying 21 km west of Eleusina in Megara, this museum features marble and terracotta finds from the area dating as far back as the 6th century BC up to Roman times. Note the terracotta bust of Demeter, a female statue and a spout with a lion's head among other interesting artefacts.
The word ‘numismatic’ refers to coins, medals and paper currency, and this museum will impress you in this respect.
Dubbed “the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek”, this museum is certainly worth a couple of hours of your time.