This is a place relatively unknown to tourists even though it is one of the most important landmarks. Kerameikos means “ceramic”. It was called like that because there were many ceramic workshops here. It was also the cemetery of Athens for many centuries. In this place many prominent Athenians whose name are famous, were buried here! This is also where Pericles pronounced his famous “Epitaph” speech for the first casualties of the Peloponnesian war where he praises the virtues of Democracy and the ways of the Athenians.

We take an easy pace walk through the Flea market of Athens

La bibliothèque d'Hadrien a été créée par l'empereur romain Hadrien en 132 après JC sur le côté nord de l'Acropole d'Athènes.

The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.

The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.

Plaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and narrow streets.

This place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thoucidides,Sofoklis, Aristofanis,that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.

At this spot we pay a tribute to a great philosopher!

Pnyx Hill is considered the "cradle of democracy" since it was the first place in the world that people took decisions for their future. The place offers great views to Acropolis and Athens.

Greece's greatest monument is now yours to visit and admire