Lysicrates monument: In the neighborhood of Plaka, a few steps from the Acropolis Museum, there is the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates.This monument was erected by the choregos Lysicrates to commemorate the award of the first prize in 335/334 BC to one of the performances that he had sponsored. The word choregos actually means sponsor in Greek.

Dionysus Theater: The Ancient Theatre of Dionysus is regarded as the first sample of Greek theatres and the birthplace of drama. It was built into a natural hollow at the southern slopes of the Acropolis and is the first theater in the whole world!The theatre was dedicated to Dionysus, the god of wine-making and ecstasy, whose festivals were the driving force behind the development of Greek theater. Established in the 6th century, the theater has been reconstructed many times since then.

Philopappo’s Hill: The Hill and Monument of Filopappou (or Philopappou) in Athens is a green area to the southwest of the Acropolis. It is a favorite place for a promenade among Athenians as it offers great views of the Acropolis, the whole city of Athens and the Aegean Sea that surrounds Attica.The hill owes its name to the grandson of the last king of Commagene, Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos.He was considered a great benefactor and was highly esteemed by the residents. He had also become friends with philosophers, including Plutarch.

Parthenon: The Parthenon is a resplendent marble temple built between 447 and 432 B.C. during the height of the ancient Greek Empire. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon sits high atop a compound of temples known as the Acropolis of Athens. It was the largest and most lavish temple the Greek mainland had ever seen. Throughout the centuries, the Parthenon withstood earthquakes, fire, wars, explosions and looting yet remains, although battered, a powerful symbol of ancient Greece and Athenian culture. Today, it is one of the most recognized buildings in the world and an enduring symbol of ancient Greece.

Areios Pagos: The rocky Hill of Areopagus (or Arios Pagos) is located on the northwestern side of the Acropolis. The top of a steep rock is one of the most popular places where the locals gather in groups to watch the sunset and the impressive views of the urban landscape of Athens.Areopagus Hill bears a great historical, cultural and religious significance, as it has been used as a multifunctional area ever since antiquity.The hill was probably named after the ancient god of war, Ares (Mars). Ancient Greeks used to believe that the place was connected to many major mythological events such as the first murder trial conducted by the gods.It is said that the place was the court in which the god Poseidon indicted Ares for killing his son Alyrrhotihios. Orestes’ trial also took place there, after he killed his mother, Clytemnestra. As a result, the oldest supreme court of Ancient Athens was established on the hill. To this day, the Greek Supreme Court for criminal and civil law is called Areopagus.

Piraeus port connects Athens with Crete, Cyclades Islands, Dodecanese Islands, Lesbos, Ionian Islands, Saronic Islands, Greece, Aegean Islands, Samos & Ikaria with crossings available to Heraklion, Sitia, Kissamos & Chania (in Crete), Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini (Thira), Milos, Schinoussa, etc.

There are numerous daily ferry crossings from the port of Rafina all year round. The ferries from Rafina usually travel to the Cyclades, Crete and the islands of the northeast Aegean Sea. There are also regular ferry services from Rafina to Marmari in Evia.Athens (Rafina) ferries sail to Tinos, Andros, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini (Thira)

Ferries from Lavrio port sail to Kea, Kythnos, Syros, Folegandros, Ios, Kimolos, Milos, Paros, Sikinos, Naxos, Kavala, Agios Efstratios and Lemnos. Lavrio port serves both conventional and high-speed vessels by the companies Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Goutos Lines and Karystia N.E.

The famous Sanctuary of Artemis Vravronia is located 2,8 kms away from Markella’s House. Goddess Artemis’ cult dates back to 8th century BC and her sanctuary was built in 6th century BC. In Vravrona, Artemis was the protectress of pregnant women approaching childbirth, women who had recently given birth and also, children. For this reason, women dedicated their clothes after labour and if the children survived, they were brought to the sanctuary at an age between 5-10 and stayed there for some time to serve the goddess. At the archaeological site there is also a small but very interesting archaeological museum which houses the finds of the excavations.

Just a short drive from Vravrona is the 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the sea god himself, with an aura (and sunset) that continues to captivate visitorsThe temple of Poseidon (the ancient Greek god of the sea), dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounio, the temple is enveloped in myth and historic facts dated from antiquity until the present times. Make the most of your trip by indulging in a refreshing swim in the small beach by the foot of the temple of Poseidon or in any one of the neighbouring beaches in Legrena or Lavrio! Treat yourselves to some fresh fish and seafood in the local tavernas. Drink in the lovely sunset view next to your better half – in one of Attica’s best locations – having the ancient temple as a backdrop and facing the deep blue sea! It is considered the second most beautiful sunset in Greece!

The sanctuary of Poseidon and Athena. On Cape Sounio, the Southernmost tip of Attica, on the summit of the rock which rises 60 meters above the sea, lies the sanctuary of Poseidon and Athena built in the middle 5th century BC. The view to the Aegean sea is breathtaking. This is the place where according to tradition king Aegeas commited suicide by falling into the sea and naming Aegean Sea after him.

Lysikrates monument, Philopappou hill, Pnyka, Areios Pagos. We walk arount Lysicrates Monument and talk about the ancient theater, the sponsors of the plays and the magnificent monuments they built to present their prizes. Then we visit the prison of the famous philosopher Socrates and learn why he was killed by his co-citizens. Then we head for Philopappos’ hilland we talk about ancient city-state of Athens. After that, we walk towards Pnyka, the place where ancient Athenians used to gather and talk and make decisions for their city- state. We learn how the ancient democracy functioned. We finally climb up in Areios Pagos hill where according to legend, the first “murder case” , took place at the top of this hill at which the twelve Gods of Olympos tried Aris. Also, in the Christian years, at this rocky hill Apostole Paul reav=ched the teaching of Christ to the Athenians.