Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Athens, Greece

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 30 m
Descend 36 m

Experience Athens in Greece in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in AthensIndividual Sights in Athens

Sight 1: King Constantine I

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King Constantine I

Constantine I was King of Greece from 18 March 1913 to 11 June 1917 and from 19 December 1920 to 27 September 1922. He was commander-in-chief of the Hellenic Army during the unsuccessful Greco-Turkish War of 1897 and led the Greek forces during the successful Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, in which Greece expanded to include Thessaloniki, doubling in area and population. The eldest son of George I of Greece, he succeeded to the throne following his father's assassination in 1913.

Wikipedia: Constantine I of Greece (EN)

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Constantine Cavafy

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Constantine Cavafy

Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis, known, especially in English, as Constantine P. Cavafy and often published as C. P. Cavafy, was a Greek poet, journalist, and civil servant from Alexandria. A major figure of modern Greek literature, he is sometimes considered the most distinguished Greek poet of the 20th century. His works and consciously individual style earned him a place among the most important contributors not only to Greek poetry, but to Western poetry as a whole.

Wikipedia: Constantine P. Cavafy (EN)

386 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Θησεύς σώζων την Ιπποδάμειαν

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The sculptural group of Theseus Saving Hippodamia by Johannes Pfuhl is located in Viktoria Square in Athens. It is considered one of the most important public sculptures of the 20th century in the city.

Wikipedia: Theseus Saving Hippodamia (EN)

323 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Hellenic Motor Museum

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The Hellenic Motor Museum is a car museum in Athens. It is owned by the Theodore Charagionis Foundation and opened in March 2011. The museum is situated in central Athens near the National Archaeological Museum, on the three top floors of the Athenian Capitol shopping mall.

Wikipedia: Hellenic Motor Museum (EN), Website

923 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 5: Πλατεία Βάθης

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Vathi is a neighborhood of the center of Athens. It is located north of Athens' downtown and is part of the first suburb of the city. The center of the neighborhood is Vathis Square.

Wikipedia: Vathi, Athens (EN)

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