Explore Athens: Top 10 Must-Visit Spots for History & Culture | Vinay Everywhere
[Music] named after goddess Athena few cities if any can rival Athens when it comes to historical significance When you first visit the city you see the top attractions Most of them look like ruined shadows of their glorious past with just their huge columns surviving the test of time But it’s worth visiting these places if you know the stories behind these broken structures When you are one of the oldest cities on the planet you have stories to tell So in this video we’re going to focus more on the history part of these top attractions Why even today bits and pieces of these once glorious buildings are still worth preserving Hello I’m Austin You’re watching Venet Everywhere Let’s take a look at the top 10 things to do in Athens Number 10 Mount Labetus According to Greek mythology goddess Athena was carrying a huge limestone for the construction of the Mount Acropolis She received some bad news and dropped the limestone That limestone is on your screen right now and called as Mount Leabetis rising 900 ft above the sea level Mount Lyabetus is the highest observation point of Athens with a spectacular view of the city and this one very popular view of the Acropolis There is also a 19th century Greek Orthodox church here and an upscale restaurant Number nine Temple of Olympian Zeus In 515 BC the Athenians aimed at building the greatest temple in the world to honor the supreme Olympian god Zeus Thus the construction of this massive structure began However this was no easy task and this 104 column temple finally got completed 638 years later during the reign of Roman Emperor Hrien The glory was shortlived as Roman Empire fell and during the barbaric invasion of 267 AD The temple was taken apart for construction materials Today only 16 columns survive One of them fell to the ground during the storm of 1852 while 15 still stand Number eight the Museum of Cyclic Art This museum specializes in cyclic art of the 3rd millennium BC It was founded in 1986 by Nicholas and Dolly Golandras two Athenians who wanted to preserve Greek culture Museum of Cyclonic Ark features various sculptures jewelry pottery weapons and more Since its inception it has consistently grown to accommodate new acquisitions obtained either through direct purchases or through donations History buffs and art lovers rave about the highquality exhibits offered inside the small museum Number seven Herod Attekus Odon On the footsteps on the Acropolis lies the most beautiful concert hall in all of Europe The Herod Attacus Odon named after Tiberius Claudius Herod Attekus Wait why are Greek names so long and complicated anyway this wealthy Athenian sponsored this ancient outdoor auditorium Herod Attekus was renovated in 1950 resulting in important events being held here like the Miss Universe pageant of 1973 It also hosts theater music and various art festivals Number six National Archaeological Museum The National Archaeological Museum is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains Greek antiquity dating back to as early as 6,000 BC Among other fascinating things you will find extraordinary sculptures like the Athena Varvacon It is believed that the Pantheon had a golden statue of Athena which was taken down for its precious metals This is a replica of that statue Then there is the mask of Agamenon Yes the villain from Brad Pitt’s movie Troy Agamenon His original mask has been described as the Mona Lisa of prehistory and is on display here Number five Panathnaic Stadium This magnificent stadium was built to host the Panathnaic Games Contested every four years to honor the goddess Athena It is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble The cost of building this stadium is so high that it’s almost guaranteed there will never be another one like this The Panathan Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the first modern Olympics in 1896 The Olympic Games returned to this venue in 2004 when they were hosted by Greece Number four ancient Agora and the Temple of Heastas Step back in time and immerse yourself in the bustling heart of ancient Athens The ancient agora The agoras of ancient Greece were open areas for people to assemble for military political or commercial purposes Great men such as Socrates yes the Socrates used to lecture here once upon a time And close by is one of central Athens best preserved ruins the temple of Hefastas According to Greek mythology Hefast served as the blacksmith to the gods He’s worshiped in the manufacturing and industrial centers of Greece particularly in Athens Eventually the building was transformed into a archaeological museum Number three the Ereththeian Erethion got its name from the shrine of Erie the mythical king of Athens On the north side there is a large porch with six ionic columns On the west there is an olive tree planted on the exact spot where Athenians believe goddess Athena once planted an olive tree On the south the famous porch of the maidens with six draped female figures as supporting columns The current column of females are replicas and the original ones are safe in museums Number two the Parthonon The patron of Athens is the Greek goddess Athena She is the goddess of wisdom war and civilization Her shrine the Parthonon sits on top of a hill in the center of Athens Construction of this temple began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its powers It was completed 9 years later Although decoration of the building continued for a few more years There was a gigantic golden statue of goddess Athena inside It was once a treasury and at another point served as a church It is believed to be the birthplace of democracy Now the Parthonon is a must-sea site and the undisputed highlight of visiting Athens Before we get to the top spot we request you to take a moment and like the video if you found it informative and consider subscribing to our channel to watch more in this series And now number one the Acropolis Museum The iconic Acropolis of Athens with its glorious past has too many secrets to share The Acropolis Museum does that for it Right below the museum are the remains of an ancient Athenian neighborhood which is attentionworthy by itself and you can see them through the glass floor of the museum This museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slope including five original columns of the erethion More than 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square meters This is a must- vvisit place and brings to life the magnificent history of Greece Those were our top 10 recommendations of things to do in Athens Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section below and thanks for watching
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Explore Athens: Top 10 Must-Visit Spots for History & Culture | Vinay Everywhere
Traveling to Athens, Greece? Get ready to walk through centuries of history and immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating cities. In this video, we explore the Top 10 must-visit spots in Athens that blend ancient wonders with modern Greek culture.
From the mighty Acropolis and the legendary Parthenon, to vibrant neighborhoods like Plaka and Monastiraki, this Athens travel guide will take you on a journey through time. Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or culture seeker, these handpicked destinations offer a complete Athenian experience.
🧿 What You’ll Discover in This Video:
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00:00 Intro
00:45 #10 | Mount Lycabettus
01:26 #9 | Temple of Olympian Zeus
02:11 #8 | Museum of Cycladic Art
02:49 #7 | Herod Atticus Odeon
03:25 #6 | National Archeological Museum
04:06 #5 | Panathenaic Stadium
04:42 #4 | Temple of Hephaestus
05:27 #3 | Erechtheion
06:00 #2 | Parthenon
06:52 #1 | Acropolis Museum
🎯 Perfect For:
– History & mythology fans
– Solo travelers, couples & families
– First-time Greece visitors
– Cultural adventurers & photographers