Snapshot
Greece at a glance
- Capital
- Athens
- Population
- 2,025
- Area
- 131,957 km²
- Calling code
- +30
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Use caution
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Snapshot
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Athens
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Your next stop
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Athens. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Omonoia Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Ancient Agora of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Anafiotika is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Acropolis of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Parthenon is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Garden of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Panathenaic Stadium is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park is one option for your time in Athens. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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National Historical Museum, Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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National Archaeological Museum, Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Athens City Museum is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Epigraphical Museum is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Municipal Gallery of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kotzia Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Avdi Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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Think in the local currency
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Arrive with a little context
19.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Athens. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
ATH airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 19.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Syros Airport | JSY | 124.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Skiros Airport | SKU | 127.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Skiathos Island National Airport | JSI | 134.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mykonos Island National Airport | JMK | 155.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Milos Airport | MLO | 157.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Spata-Artemida · LGAV
12467 × 148 ft
ASP13123 × 148 ft
ASPSyros Island · LGSO
3542 × 98 ft
ASPSkiros Island · LGSY
9849 × 98 ft
ASPSkiathos · LGSK
5341 × 98 ft
ASPMykonos · LGMK
6240 × 98 ft
ASPMilos Island · LGML
3527 × 82 ft
ASPNot recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Athens. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Athens — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Omonoia Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Ancient Agora of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Anafiotika is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Acropolis of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Parthenon is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Garden of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Panathenaic Stadium is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park is one option for your time in Athens. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.

National Historical Museum, Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

National Archaeological Museum, Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Athens City Museum is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Epigraphical Museum is one option for your time in Athens. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Municipal Gallery of Athens is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kotzia Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Avdi Square is one option for your time in Athens. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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